Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid virus crisis

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.

Wedding plans put on hold during coronavirus outbreak

Brides-to-be across the country and here at home are postponing their big day amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DC region high school seniors worry about possible prom and graduation cancellation amid coronavirus outbreak

Prom and graduation season is almost here for high school students across the D.C. region, but with schools closed during the coronavirus crisis, many of them are wondering if these major milestones will even happen.

DC Council approves alcohol delivery, takeout during COVID-19 closings

The DC Council has passed emergency legislation to offer relief to businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. Restaurants and bars in the District can now offer alcohol in take-out and delivery orders.

Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off

We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.

Landlord stops rent collection for tenants struggling during the coronavirus outbreak

"Because I have the good fortune and of being able to afford it and the privilege of being in the owner class, I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April."

U of M medical students offer free childcare to health care workers on front lines of coronavirus

University of Minnesota medical students are stepping up to help after nurses, doctors and hospital workers all over the state realized they didn’t have anyone to care for their children after the Governor closed schools earlier this week.

Compass Coffee closes all downtown DC-based locations

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing are impacting small businesses across the area, including D.C.-based Compass Coffee. This story was first seen on Popville.

Connecticut couple celebrates 67th anniversary separated by window amid coronavirus nursing home lockdown

A man in Connecticut unable to visit his wife inside a nursing home amid a coronavirus quarantine stood outside her window holding a large sign to wish her a happy 67th wedding anniversary, according to a report.

Some Virginia restaurants and bars stay open without closure order from state

Some restaurants and bars are staying open, including dining rooms, without a state-wide directive from the Virginia governor to close Monday amid the global coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus outbreak forcing couples to postpone, cancel weddings

The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, along with recommendations by various officials to avoid large crowds, is putting wedding plans on hold for many couples.

Starbucks will be temporarily switching to a 'to go' mode due to COVID-19 concerns

Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.

White House extends travel ban to United Kingdom, Ireland

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.