American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US
The Treasury Department said Thursday that it had finalized terms of new loans to American, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Calls to boycott two Maryland restaurants over alleged racist incidents
There are growing calls to boycott two Maryland restaurants over alleged racist incidents that took place over the last couple of weeks.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Virginia increases indoor gym capacity to 75% during phase 3
As part of Virginia going into phase three today, gyms in the state can now open to 75 percent capacity. There are still plenty of health and safety restrictions in place -- and the big question is are people ready to go back inside gyms?
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
New restrictions in place for Delaware beach bars ahead of Fourth of July weekend after COVID-19 cases jump
New restrictions have been put in place for Delaware beach bars ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend after a jump in COVID-19 cases. Governor John Carney announced the move on Tuesday afternoon.
Restaurant associations project 25% of DC, Maryland restaurants will close for good
Restaurant associations in D.C. and Maryland expect one in four eateries will not reopen.
In late reversal, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam moves to keep limits on bars
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is taking a late step to keep bars in restaurants closed as the state prepares to enter Phase 3 of its reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Permanently Closed: DMV restaurants and businesses that will not reopen
Area restaurant associations estimate 25 percent of eateries may not reopen due to COVID-19.
Most private community pools to remain closed during COVID-19, while others ask residents to sign waivers
Community pools are a summer staple as many people look forward to the cooling down and having fun -- but the pool season is either on hold or canceled altogether around the D.C. region.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
Two DCPS graduates to attend Harvard on full ride scholarships
Two D.C. graduates from different schools have something in common, they’re both Harvard bound fall of 2020 on full ride scholarships.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
More than 200 Planet Fitness gym-goers asked to quarantine after 1 tests positive for COVID-19
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Costco discontinues half-sheet cakes, possibly due to COVID-19
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
Washington state woman furloughed over coronavirus gives away hundreds of lasagnas to people in need
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
Cooking with Como: Celebrate National Soul Food Month with 'Chef Lorious'
Lori 'Chef Lorious' Rogers joined us with a tasty recipe for National Soul Food Month!