Animal rescue groups utilize virtual dog adoptions

As the coronavirus pandemic affects every aspect of our lives, one silver lining of the outbreak has been a dramatic increase in animal adoptions.

The stimulus check isn’t enough. We did the math.

Check your bank accounts. Chances are you are about $1,042.70 richer. That’s because millions of Americans received their $1,200 stimulus check—after taxes, of course, but is that enough money?

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs order requiring people to wear masks at stores, on transit

Governor Larry Hogan announced today that he has signed an executive order mandating that all Marylanders wear face coverings when inside stores, or riding on public transportation in order to safeguard against spreading COVID-19.

DC Mayor extends stay at home order until May 15

Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is extending the District’s stay at home order until May 15. The mayor made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday. The city issued the order on March 30 directing residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities.

Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States. 

Where and when you’re supposed to wear a mask in the DMV by county

The Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines advising people to wear masks or face coverings earlier this month as the U.S. fights to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus

Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.

North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store

Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.

106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain

At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.

Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.

Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool

The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.