Mandatory summer school coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students
Mandatory summer school is coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students. The district says it’s to make up for the loss of institutional time during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mandatory summer school is coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students. The district says it’s to make up for the loss of institutional time during the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Larry Hogan says Maryland is ready to complete phase one of recovery at state level
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that much of the state is ready to complete stage one of its “road to recovery” after COVID-19 metrics recorded by health officials continue to show improvement.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that much of the state is ready to complete stage one of its “road to recovery” after COVID-19 metrics recorded by health officials continue to show improvement.
Local leaders call for rent cancellations amid coronavirus lockdown
On Wednesday morning, Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando tweeted about the need to address rent cancellations.
On Wednesday morning, Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando tweeted about the need to address rent cancellations.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.
Charles County businesses anxious to reopen despite social-distancing measures
The Charles County Health Department has partnered with its Chamber of Commerce to prepare businesses for reopening next week – and now residents will be looking forward to haircuts at last.
The Charles County Health Department has partnered with its Chamber of Commerce to prepare businesses for reopening next week – and now residents will be looking forward to haircuts at last.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Governor Ralph Northam says Northern Virginia will join first phase of state reopening on Friday
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Northern Virginia will officially join the rest of the state on Friday in the first phase of reopening.
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Northern Virginia will officially join the rest of the state on Friday in the first phase of reopening.
Charles County prepares for Friday phase one reopening
Charles County is getting ready to join the rest of Maryland in entering phase one of the reopening process.
Charles County is getting ready to join the rest of Maryland in entering phase one of the reopening process.
DC Police Chief Newsham says most cooperate with COVID-19 orders, despite several high-profile incidents
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the majority of people in the District are cooperating with officers who are sent out to enforce the city's social distancing orders. In an interview on FOX 5 Wednesday, Newsham said there have been, however, several situations where people have refused to comply.
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the majority of people in the District are cooperating with officers who are sent out to enforce the city's social distancing orders. In an interview on FOX 5 Wednesday, Newsham said there have been, however, several situations where people have refused to comply.
Virginia Beach cancels July Fourth fireworks amid COVID-19
Officials in Virginia Beach have canceled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials in Virginia Beach have canceled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Pharmacists begin COVID-19 testing in Maryland
Hundreds of pharmacists are now on the front lines of battling COVID-19 in Maryland. They have been given the authority by Governor Larry Hogan to provide testing at pharmacy sites that are opening up weekly throughout the state. Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart are doing tests not inside their pharmacies, but outside in their parking lots. On Tuesday, car after car wrapped around the Maryland Walmart parking lot off Guilford Drive in Frederick.
Hundreds of pharmacists are now on the front lines of battling COVID-19 in Maryland. They have been given the authority by Governor Larry Hogan to provide testing at pharmacy sites that are opening up weekly throughout the state. Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart are doing tests not inside their pharmacies, but outside in their parking lots. On Tuesday, car after car wrapped around the Maryland Walmart parking lot off Guilford Drive in Frederick.
DC bars demanding to be given equal consideration for outdoor service
Bars in the District won't be able to open until at least Stage Three of the city's reopening if Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts recommendations from the ReOpen DC committee, yet many are lobbying to be allowed to open outdoor spaces by May 29 just as restaurants are allowed.
Bars in the District won't be able to open until at least Stage Three of the city's reopening if Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts recommendations from the ReOpen DC committee, yet many are lobbying to be allowed to open outdoor spaces by May 29 just as restaurants are allowed.
Early voting now underway in the District
Early voting is now underway in the District.
Early voting is now underway in the District.
Fairfax County EDA holding virtual career fair for recent grads this week
Finding that first job right out of college is rarely easy, but it’s even more challenging during a pandemic.
Finding that first job right out of college is rarely easy, but it’s even more challenging during a pandemic.
Gov Ralph Northam says Northern Virginia on track for phase 1; statewide mask order in effect Friday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that Northern Virginia is on track to join the rest of the rest of the state on Friday in phase one of the reopening process.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that Northern Virginia is on track to join the rest of the rest of the state on Friday in phase one of the reopening process.
Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Restaurant Association of Maryland urging Gov Hogan to allow phase 2 of reopening to begin
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is now calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen Maryland’s restaurants to dine-in seating when the governor announces Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery Plan," voicing frustrations with state guidance.
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is now calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen Maryland’s restaurants to dine-in seating when the governor announces Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery Plan," voicing frustrations with state guidance.
DC police now making arrests when people refuse to social distance
As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.
As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.