Truck drivers working hard to deliver items around the clock during COVID-19 pandemic
Right now, vital supplies like medical equipment, prescription drugs, and food are more important than ever. But before those items can be used at the hospital or purchased at the grocery store, someone has to get them there.
Right now, vital supplies like medical equipment, prescription drugs, and food are more important than ever. But before those items can be used at the hospital or purchased at the grocery store, someone has to get them there.
If an appliance breaks or your internet is down, here’s how to handle a house call during a pandemic
Here are a few tips to follow to keep you and the service provider safe during the outbreak.
Here are a few tips to follow to keep you and the service provider safe during the outbreak.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
‘Thank you’: US Navy band stationed in Italy pays tribute to host country amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
Virginia Gov. Northam seeks early release for nearly 2,000 inmates
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has called for the early release of nearly 2,000 inmates with less than a year remaining on their sentences.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has called for the early release of nearly 2,000 inmates with less than a year remaining on their sentences.
Hogan: PPE Decontamination site coming to BWI
Among the many important announcements made on Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said a personal protection equipment (PPE) decontamination site would soon be coming to BWI – Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Among the many important announcements made on Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said a personal protection equipment (PPE) decontamination site would soon be coming to BWI – Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Prince George’s County nonprofit offers $200 gift card to qualified laid off workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Many people across the D.C region may have experienced the tedious task of filing for unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic and are probably waiting for their checks to arrive, but the nonprofit group known as Employ Prince George’s is offering some money as a temporary relief to those who need it the most.
Many people across the D.C region may have experienced the tedious task of filing for unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic and are probably waiting for their checks to arrive, but the nonprofit group known as Employ Prince George’s is offering some money as a temporary relief to those who need it the most.
Virginia man honors Memorial Day with countryside display
As Memorial Day approaches, one Northern Virginia man wants to make sure those who gave their lives to protect our freedom are still remembered with his own, handmade memorial.
As Memorial Day approaches, one Northern Virginia man wants to make sure those who gave their lives to protect our freedom are still remembered with his own, handmade memorial.
No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.
'He was treated like an animal,' says brother of jail detainee who died of COVID-19 shackled at hospital
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Police release video of deadly home invasion in Chicago area involving masked men
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Maryland church to celebrate Easter with a virtual service
Spirit of Faith Christian Center, with locations in Maryland, is doing what many churches are doing this Easter weekend, holding church services online, but the church is going one step further — celebrating virtually with sound.
Spirit of Faith Christian Center, with locations in Maryland, is doing what many churches are doing this Easter weekend, holding church services online, but the church is going one step further — celebrating virtually with sound.
Maryland Gov Hogan calls unemployment claim process unacceptable, vows to change it
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday said he’s become aware that unemployed residents of the state are facing challenges when they try to file their claims, and he vowed to change it.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday said he’s become aware that unemployed residents of the state are facing challenges when they try to file their claims, and he vowed to change it.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
‘He’s won the battle’: 99-year-old WWII vet and POW camp survivor beats COVID-19
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
Hospital puts face shields on newborns
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
New York woman wears different gown each day while working from home during pandemic
Who says that sweatpants and pajamas are the only good work from home uniforms?
Who says that sweatpants and pajamas are the only good work from home uniforms?
Mom creates DIY 'McDonald's' meal for kids amid coronavirus lockdown, complete with 'Happy Meal' packaging
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
DC Mayor leads moment of silence to remember those lost in coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Muriel Bowser led a moment of silence Friday in memory of those who have died in the nation's capital from the coronavirus as the COVID-19 outbreak bears down on the D.C. region. She was joined by Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders who reflected on first line workers, medical responders and others who are keeping essential services open and helping slow the spread of the virus.
Mayor Muriel Bowser led a moment of silence Friday in memory of those who have died in the nation's capital from the coronavirus as the COVID-19 outbreak bears down on the D.C. region. She was joined by Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders who reflected on first line workers, medical responders and others who are keeping essential services open and helping slow the spread of the virus.