US Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Maryland MVA employee dies after testing positive for COVID-19, MDOT confirms

A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday. 

Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.

Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

DC reopens some indoors pools, fitness centers for registered visitors

The District opened a select number of Department of Parks and Recreation community centers, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities on Tuesday, October 13. (FULL LIST)

Air travel numbers on the rise as coronavirus pandemic continues

Air travel across the country is down dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but this holiday weekend drew a spike in fliers we haven't seen in months. It begs the question, "Is this a sign of air travel confidence growing?"

2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.

Pandemic leads to growing number of abandoned pets in Arlington

Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment. 

COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds

A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.

Children’s National Hospital studying whether increased headaches in kids is connected to virtual learning

Your child having a headache may not just be their excuse to try and skip class. Some doctors in the DMV said Monday, it could be related to increased screen time because of virtual learning.