Virginia small businesses approved for $12.7B in aid loans amid pandemic

More than 86,000 federal loans totaling $12.7 billion have been approved for small businesses in Virginia for relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NBA, NFL take first steps toward resuming business-as-usual

Both the NBA and the NFL are eyeing resuming business as usual – and they’re taking the first steps toward that goal within the next two weeks.

Spotsylvania County schools offering social-distancing in-person graduation ceremonies

While schools across Virginia remain closed through the rest of the year as the state grapples with slowing the COVID-19 pandemic, Spotsylvania County schools will permit an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020.

105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19

She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.

Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back

The IRS issued updated guidance on Wednesday regarding how both nonresident aliens and family members, relatives or friends of dead individuals who received economic impact payments can send those checks back to the government.

Loudoun County says federal government canceled PPE order

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet says the federal government recently preempted an order for personal protective equipment the county intended for frontline workers.

Maryland opening state beaches, parks for some activities; schools closed for academic year

Although he stopped short of pinpointing a date, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that the state’s data indicates they could begin discussions for reopening as soon as next week.

Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback during COVID-19

Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.

Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier

A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.

Majority of US workers want to stay remote: Survey

Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.

Education experts say schools will operate differently next year

The days of hundreds of students piling into school buildings first thing in the morning is over—well, at least for now. Joshua Starr, a former superintendent for Montgomery County and current CEO of PDK International, an education consulting firm, says COVID-19 will dramatically change how students attend school in the upcoming school year.

Adele's newest Instagram post sparks discussion about body image

Decorated British singer Adele ignited a discussion about body image in her latest Instagram post, which shows off her body transformation.