Montgomery County Public Schools student shows a gun during online learning session

On Monday morning, Montgomery County Public Schools sent a notice out to the entire MCPS community following an incident last week, where police confirm a student showed a gun during an online learning session.

Parking lots closed at local parks to minimize crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic

"Stay-at-home" orders and strict social distancing remains in place across the country and Northern Virginia is no exception as playgrounds and parks remain closed.

DC braces of dramatic surge in coronavirus cases, deaths

If D.C. gets a wave of coronavirus cases similar to New York City, in the worst case scenario, Mayor Muriel Bowser expects to see more than 93,000 cases – with the peak coming at the end of June or the beginning of July.

Louisiana’s youngest COVID-19 victim: a premature baby who lived for one day

The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.

TMZ: Tyler Perry gives $21K tip to Atlanta restaurant servers

Tyler Perry has been picking up food from the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic and decided to leave the servers a way more than 20% tip.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit of hospital after coronavirus symptoms worsen

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests

Ambulance eerily blares 'The Purge' sirens amid DC’s empty streets

As if the empty streets in the nation’s Capitol weren’t surreal enough, an ambulance driver decided to augment the atmosphere by blaring sirens from the dark-future film “The Purge” while roaming down 14th Street last week.

NFL advises clubs to be prepared to conduct draft in 'fully virtual format'

"This will confirm that Clubs will conduct their Draft operations remotely, with club personnel separately located in their homes," Goodell said.

Half of Virginia coronavirus infections are among people under 50, Gov says

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam noted that half of the state’s nearly 3,000 novel coronavirus cases were identified among people under the age of 50 Monday afternoon – a reminder that the disease impacts young and old alike.

California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order

A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.

Police: Cashier sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer angry about purchase limit

Police in Massachusetts are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable people

Acclaimed musicians, beloved actors and international comedy stars are among those who have lost their lives after contracting COVID-19.

Metro further reduces service hours amid coronavirus pandemic

Metro has further reduced its service hours in an effort to reduce contact between workers and riders amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Allstate to return more than $600 million to customers amid coronavirus pandemic

Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.

DC freezes raises, hiring amid coronavirus crisis

Mayor Muriel Bowser says the District has frozen raises and hiring as it grapples with the novel coronavirus that is ripping through the region.