Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
DC ‘Streatery’ grant aims to keep restaurants in business this winter, mayor’s office says
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months.
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months.
Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget
A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.
A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.
Local restaurant owners share how they plan to keep customers safe during colder months
Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months.
Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Frederick County executive holds back on increasing capacity in restaurants after surge in COVID-19 cases
The struggle to stay afloat for many businesses around the DMV continues as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
The struggle to stay afloat for many businesses around the DMV continues as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
Maryland restaurants say increasing capacity isn’t that simple due to social distancing requirements
As of Monday, Maryland restaurants can go from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity as the state continues to see progress in the COVID-19 positivity rating and rate of hospitalization.
As of Monday, Maryland restaurants can go from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity as the state continues to see progress in the COVID-19 positivity rating and rate of hospitalization.
Smithsonian to reopen Museum of American History, Museum of the American Indian this week
The Smithsonian announced on Monday that it will open two additional museums this week.
The Smithsonian announced on Monday that it will open two additional museums this week.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Smithsonian to welcome visitors back to 4 museums today
This Friday, the Smithsonian Institution will reopen four additional museums to the public with new health and safety measures in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
This Friday, the Smithsonian Institution will reopen four additional museums to the public with new health and safety measures in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Montgomery County votes to allow alcohol in 9 parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted Thursday to allow alcohol in nine parks starting a week from today.
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted Thursday to allow alcohol in nine parks starting a week from today.
Dad creates contactless candy chute for Halloween trick-or-treaters during COVID-19 pandemic
Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.
Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.
Maryland lawmakers propose alcohol tax hike to address health disparities
Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state’s alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state’s alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chill out max and relax at the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion on Airbnb for $30 a night
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
7 DC bars to close 'for foreseeable future' on Halloween
Seven popular D.C. bars are set to be closed "for the foreseeable future" on Halloween following a six-month fight to stay open amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This story was first reported in the Washington City Paper.
Seven popular D.C. bars are set to be closed "for the foreseeable future" on Halloween following a six-month fight to stay open amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This story was first reported in the Washington City Paper.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.