DC region parents fed up with virtual learning opt for homeschooling while others grapple with the idea
With just a little over three weeks into the start of the new virtual school year, dozens of parents are already pulling their kids out of Montgomery County Public Schools.
With just a little over three weeks into the start of the new virtual school year, dozens of parents are already pulling their kids out of Montgomery County Public Schools.
DC Public Schools may move forward with in-person instruction soon
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has said, and a D.C. Public Schools spokesperson confirmed, DCPS is moving toward resuming some type of in-person instruction by November 9, the start of Term 2 for students. Schools are allowed to include in-person instruction under the District’s guidance for Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has said, and a D.C. Public Schools spokesperson confirmed, DCPS is moving toward resuming some type of in-person instruction by November 9, the start of Term 2 for students. Schools are allowed to include in-person instruction under the District’s guidance for Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Maryland restaurants say increasing capacity isn’t that simple due to social distancing requirements
As of Monday, Maryland restaurants can go from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity as the state continues to see progress in the COVID-19 positivity rating and rate of hospitalization.
As of Monday, Maryland restaurants can go from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity as the state continues to see progress in the COVID-19 positivity rating and rate of hospitalization.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
AP Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
Delaware again added to DC's list of COVID-19 'high-risk' states
Washington, D.C. has again added Delaware to its list of COVID-19 'high-risk' states.
Washington, D.C. has again added Delaware to its list of COVID-19 'high-risk' states.
Parent Panel: Education challenges in the era of the novel coronavirus
DMV parents talk about the challenges they face with online education in the era of COVID-19.
DMV parents talk about the challenges they face with online education in the era of COVID-19.
DMV restaurants following COVID-19 guidelines worry about outdoor dining with winter approaching
Restaurateurs in the District, Maryland and Virginia struggling in the era of COVID-19 faced somewhat of a reprieve when jurisdictions permitted them to open for outdoor dining.
Restaurateurs in the District, Maryland and Virginia struggling in the era of COVID-19 faced somewhat of a reprieve when jurisdictions permitted them to open for outdoor dining.
Coronavirus winter dining concerns
Restaurant owners following COVID-19 guidelines worry about outdoor dining as winter approaches.
Restaurant owners following COVID-19 guidelines worry about outdoor dining as winter approaches.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
UVA reports 11 new COVID cases in dorms after return to school
College campuses across the country have emerged as the new hotspots for COVID-19, and the University of Virginia is among those affected.
College campuses across the country have emerged as the new hotspots for COVID-19, and the University of Virginia is among those affected.
Gov. Larry Hogan expands capacity for indoor dining; marks start of first Maryland Restaurant Week
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is officially expanding the capacity for indoor dining in restaurants throughout the state.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is officially expanding the capacity for indoor dining in restaurants throughout the state.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.