More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Montgomery County bus driver shortage causing major delays for students
MCPS announced that it would not be able to pick up students along 90 of its bus routes, leaving parents scrambling to find last-minute means of transportation.
Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat
Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.
Montgomery County schools give update on reopening date
Montgomery County Public Schools told parents Thursday they’re committed to keeping kids in school and will have in-person learning starting Monday.
COVID-19 surge continues to stretch DMV fire departments, hospitals thin
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
DMV fire departments grapple with surge in COVID-19 cases
Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C.
More than a dozen DC public schools shift to virtual learning due to COVID-19
A total of 14 more D.C. Public Schools will learn virtually on Wednesday due to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to school officials.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
5 more DC public schools close due to COVID-19, shift to virtual learning
Five D.C. Public Schools will close for deep cleaning and shift to virtual learning for the week due to COVID-19, according to DCPS officials.
DCPS librarian accused of reenacting Holocaust with elementary schoolers has prior criminal record
A D.C. school librarian accused of leading elementary students in a reenactment of the Holocaust has a prior criminal record out of New Jersey.
Prince George's County transitioning to virtual learning for all students through Jan. 14
Prince George's County Public Schools announced Friday that all students will transition to virtual learning effective Monday through Jan. 14 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery County Public Schools suspends most in-person extracurricular activities
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced all in-person, non-athletic extracurricular activities have been suspended from Dec. 20 through Jan. 7 due to rising COVID-19 cases in the county.
Car crashes into home in Prince George's County; man inside shot, police confirm
A man inside a car that crashed into a home in Brandywine on Thursday night was shot and is in critical condition, Prince George's County Police confirm.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
Missing storm drain leads to woman, child being seriously injured after car fire
A storm drain missing its cover disabled multiple cars on I-295 in Southeast Monday night, including one with a woman and her one-year-old child in it that went up in flames.
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.
Woman, child seriously injured after car fire on I-295
A woman and a child are seriously injured after a car fire that took place on I-295 on Monday night, according to DC Fire and EMS.
9-year-old boy struck by car in southeast DC, police confirm
A 9-year-old boy was struck by a car in southeast D.C. on Friday afternoon, MPD confirms.
Carjacking with toddler inside vehicle reported in northeast DC
A toddler was inside a vehicle that was carjacked in northeast D.C. on Thursday afternoon, MPD officials confirm.