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.

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.

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.

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.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

DC police officer arrested, charged with child sex abuse

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division has conducted an investigation and an MPD officer has been arrested and charged with First Degree Child Sex Abuse.

Maryland’s largest school system approves an unannounced pandemic-related calendar change

Another school calendar change in our region: Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent made a request on Tuesday for 2021-2022 school calendar change that will now include a few early release days and several days chosen for system-wide closure.

Facebook owner Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust watchdog

The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.