Will Halloween happen this year
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Neighborhoods are still debating whether to continue with Halloween festivities in the midst of the novel coronavirus.

Prescription drug deliveries by USPS significantly delayed, Senate Democrats say

U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.

Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’

President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

DC residents eligible for $300 a week in unemployment benefits

D.C. residents are now eligible to receive $300 a week in unemployment benefits under a program created in the absence of a Federal program that provided $600.

Lingering COVID-19 symptoms study
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A new study is out looking at lingering lung issues for some coronavirus patients.

9M Americans missing stimulus payments on IRS mailing list

The IRS is trying to reach millions of Americans who may be eligible for an economic impact payment but have yet to provide the necessary information to the government.

DMV parents wonder why child care can operate within school buildings but not regular teaching and learning

With so many kids in the DMV back to virtual learning only, some parents are still wondering, how can schools be safe for children enrolled in all-day child care if they are too risky for regular teaching and learning?

Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.

American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks

The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.

Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Northern Virginia schools start Tuesday with new challenges amid pandemic

Tuesday marks the first day of school for students all over Northern Virginia, and it’s safe to say this school year is going to feel a little different.

Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds

Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.

What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?

When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.

FOX 5 pushing for answers for Marylanders whose unemployment benefits were frozen

FOX 5 continues to push for answers after the Maryland Department of Labor froze unemployment benefits for thousands of people following the discovery of a fraud ring in July.

Montgomery County health officials fear post-Labor Day surge in COVID-19 cases

As people come back from soaking up the last days of summer at some popular area beaches, the concern for a surge in the number of positive cases remains high.