|||{{headline}}Days before the scheduled launch of a preregistration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments, D.C. has selected Microsoft as the vendor to host the system, the mayor's office told WTOP.Days before the scheduled launch of a preregistration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments — and amid a continued glitch-plagued process for securing the shots — D.C. has selected Microsoft as the vendor to host its new system.The mayor’s office confirmed to WTOP on Friday the selection of Microsoft to host the vaccination portal.News of the Microsoft pick came the...…|||{{headline}}Days before the scheduled launch of a preregistration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments, D.C. has selected Microsoft as the vendor to host the system, the mayor's office told WTOP.Days before the scheduled launch of a preregistration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments — and amid a continued glitch-plagued process for securing the shots — D.C. has selected Microsoft as the vendor to host its new system.The mayor’s office confirmed to WTOP on Friday the selection of Microsoft to host the vaccination portal.News of the Microsoft pick came the...WW…

|||{{headline}}Revenue from toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 95 in Virginia all but dried up in the spring, plummeting by nearly 90% compared to a year ago.Revenue from toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 95 in Virginia all but dried up in the spring, plummeting by nearly 90% compared to a year ago, as drivers stayed home amid widespread coronavirus restrictions.That’s according , the Australian transportation company that manages and operates the toll lanes, which was published Wednesday.Overall, toll revenue generated by the 495 Express Lanes fell to just $3...…|||{{headline}}Revenue from toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 95 in Virginia all but dried up in the spring, plummeting by nearly 90% compared to a year ago.Revenue from toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 95 in Virginia all but dried up in the spring, plummeting by nearly 90% compared to a year ago, as drivers stayed home amid widespread coronavirus restrictions.That’s according , the Australian transportation company that manages and operates the toll lanes, which was published Wednesday.Overall, toll revenue generated by the 495 Express Lanes fell to just $3...WW…

|||{{headline}}The number of known coronavirus cases across D.C., Maryland and Virginia now stands at more than 25,000. Maryland has obtained 500,000 tests from South Korea. Here's what you need to know.The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, coughing and shortness of breath. Health officials say that if you have these symptoms, you should call your doctor. Do not just show up. Medical facilities need to get ready for you. If you don’t have a doctor and you live in D.C. or the nearby Maryland suburbs, D.C.’s mayor recommends calling the Testing Triage Center at 855-363-0333 or Mary’s Center at...…|||{{headline}}The number of known coronavirus cases across D.C., Maryland and Virginia now stands at more than 25,000. Maryland has obtained 500,000 tests from South Korea. Here's what you need to know.The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, coughing and shortness of breath. Health officials say that if you have these symptoms, you should call your doctor. Do not just show up. Medical facilities need to get ready for you. If you don’t have a doctor and you live in D.C. or the nearby Maryland suburbs, D.C.’s mayor recommends calling the Testing Triage Center at 855-363-0333 or Mary’s Center at...WW…

|||{{headline}}While most transit services in D.C. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have emphasized additional cleanings, others have made changes to their schedules. Transit services in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are making significant changes to their schedules and have stepped up cleaning efforts in response to coronavirus pandemic.Metro has reduced service as ridership has fallen.On weekdays, trains will now run every 15 minutes on the Red Line and every 20 minutes on all other lines, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.On weekends, trains will now operate every 20 minutes on the Red Line, every...…|||{{headline}}While most transit services in D.C. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have emphasized additional cleanings, others have made changes to their schedules. Transit services in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are making significant changes to their schedules and have stepped up cleaning efforts in response to coronavirus pandemic.Metro has reduced service as ridership has fallen.On weekdays, trains will now run every 15 minutes on the Red Line and every 20 minutes on all other lines, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.On weekends, trains will now operate every 20 minutes on the Red Line, every...WW…

|||{{headline}}New details are emerging about the reason a national forensics board suspended the D.C. crime lab’s accreditation to conduct forensic testing, with the board saying it has “credible evidence” the lab deliberately concealed information and engaged in fraudulent behavior.New details are emerging on the reason a national forensics board suspended the D.C. crime lab’s accreditation to conduct forensic testing, with the board saying it has “credible evidence” the lab deliberately concealed information and engaged in fraudulent behavior.WTOP obtained a from the ANSI National...…|||{{headline}}New details are emerging about the reason a national forensics board suspended the D.C. crime lab’s accreditation to conduct forensic testing, with the board saying it has “credible evidence” the lab deliberately concealed information and engaged in fraudulent behavior.New details are emerging on the reason a national forensics board suspended the D.C. crime lab’s accreditation to conduct forensic testing, with the board saying it has “credible evidence” the lab deliberately concealed information and engaged in fraudulent behavior.WTOP obtained a from the ANSI National...WW…

|||{{headline}}The embattled D.C. crime lab, already under investigation for its handling of a ballistics error in a murder case, has had its accreditation to perform forensic testing temporarily yanked.The embattled D.C. crime lab, already in a murder case, has had its accreditation to perform forensic testing temporarily yanked.The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences’ accreditation was suspended April 2, .The suspension applies to the agency’s Forensic Sciences Laboratory Division and covers a wide range of forensic disciplines — not just the lab’s ballistics work — including DNA and...…|||{{headline}}The embattled D.C. crime lab, already under investigation for its handling of a ballistics error in a murder case, has had its accreditation to perform forensic testing temporarily yanked.The embattled D.C. crime lab, already in a murder case, has had its accreditation to perform forensic testing temporarily yanked.The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences’ accreditation was suspended April 2, .The suspension applies to the agency’s Forensic Sciences Laboratory Division and covers a wide range of forensic disciplines — not just the lab’s ballistics work — including DNA and...WW…

|||{{headline}}Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday the state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine registration to all Marylanders and anticipates being able to offer them shots ahead of a previously announced April 27 date.Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday the state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine registration to all Marylanders and anticipates being able to offer them shots ahead of a previously announced April 27 date.“As of today, every single Marylander who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can now ,” Hogan said during a news conference Thursday.As it stands now, the state anticipates moving...…|||{{headline}}Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday the state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine registration to all Marylanders and anticipates being able to offer them shots ahead of a previously announced April 27 date.Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday the state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine registration to all Marylanders and anticipates being able to offer them shots ahead of a previously announced April 27 date.“As of today, every single Marylander who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can now ,” Hogan said during a news conference Thursday.As it stands now, the state anticipates moving...WW…

|||{{headline}}The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences is under criminal investigation amid allegations that managers at the independent lab pressured analysts to change their conclusions, and then potentially misrepresented findings to its accrediting body, all in an attempt to essentially paper-over a years-old error.The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences is under criminal investigation amid allegations that managers at the independent lab pressured analysts to change their conclusions, and then potentially misrepresented findings to its accrediting body, all in an attempt to...…|||{{headline}}The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences is under criminal investigation amid allegations that managers at the independent lab pressured analysts to change their conclusions, and then potentially misrepresented findings to its accrediting body, all in an attempt to essentially paper-over a years-old error.The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences is under criminal investigation amid allegations that managers at the independent lab pressured analysts to change their conclusions, and then potentially misrepresented findings to its accrediting body, all in an attempt to...WW…

|||{{headline}}A new report from an environmental advocacy group said it turned up "significantly higher" levels of so-called "forever chemicals" in tap water samples in Northern Virginia compared to other parts of the D.C. area.A new report from an environmental advocacy group says it turned up “significantly higher” levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in tap water samples in Northern Virginia compared to other parts of the D.C. area.Officially known as PFAS, the chemicals are commonly found in carpet, fabric nonstick cookware and firefighting foam. The chemicals, which have been...…|||{{headline}}A new report from an environmental advocacy group said it turned up "significantly higher" levels of so-called "forever chemicals" in tap water samples in Northern Virginia compared to other parts of the D.C. area.A new report from an environmental advocacy group says it turned up “significantly higher” levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in tap water samples in Northern Virginia compared to other parts of the D.C. area.Officially known as PFAS, the chemicals are commonly found in carpet, fabric nonstick cookware and firefighting foam. The chemicals, which have been...WW…

|||{{headline}}See coronavirus test results from D.C., Maryland and Virginia as they are updated.Editor's Note: WTOP concluded its COVID-19 data reporting on March 11, 2022, after over 700 days of updates. To continue following pandemic trends, , and still provide daily or weekly reports on their respective data portals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also maintains national and statistics by state and county.WTOP tracked key COVID-19 pandemic metrics using public data from state health agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from March 5, 2020, to...…|||{{headline}}See coronavirus test results from D.C., Maryland and Virginia as they are updated.Editor's Note: WTOP concluded its COVID-19 data reporting on March 11, 2022, after over 700 days of updates. To continue following pandemic trends, , and still provide daily or weekly reports on their respective data portals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also maintains national and statistics by state and county.WTOP tracked key COVID-19 pandemic metrics using public data from state health agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from March 5, 2020, to...WW…