DC police now making arrests when people refuse to social distance

As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.

People rescued from high-rise fire in Southwest DC, firefighters say

UPDATE (2:31 p.m.): D.C. firefighters say they extinguished the high-rise fire and "made rescues where necessary." They reported no "significant injuries."

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.

Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently

Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. 

Man dies after being trapped in Hyattsville fire

 A Hyattsville man who is deaf died after his home caught fire early Sunday morning, his brother and nephew say.

Maryland, DC among prosecutors demanding more transparency, worker protection at Amazon

Amazon, which has come under intense scrutiny from its own employees and lawmakers over worker safety during the coronavirus pandemic, is now being pressed by 13 state attorneys general over how it's keeping employees safe.

Montgomery County could make LGBTQ history with Tuesday Board of Education vote

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.  

Seven displaced after Southeast DC fire

D.C. firefighters say seven people were displaced after a blaze early Saturday in Southeast. 

Some Arlington residents up-in-arms over Amazon construction noise

Despite stay-at-home orders for most DMV residents, construction is one industry that has kept going through the coronavirus pandemic.

Chief Peter Newsham talks to FOX 5 about policing in a pandemic

Law enforcement agencies across the country have had to make major protocol charges to continue protecting the public while also keeping their officers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Montgomery County Board of Education to weigh semester grade option

The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.

Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.