|||{{headline}}Organizers of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Agricultural Fair have decided the coronavirus makes it too risky for the event to proceed as planned.Since 1949, the Montgomery County, Maryland, has brought people to Gaithersburg each year to see and learn about farm animals, ride the many rides and enjoy the food.However, as has been the case with other big events in the D.C. region, organizers have decided the coronavirus makes it too risky for the event to proceed as planned.“This would have been 72 [consecutive] years of fairs in Montgomery County; we really hate to lose...…|||{{headline}}Organizers of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Agricultural Fair have decided the coronavirus makes it too risky for the event to proceed as planned.Since 1949, the Montgomery County, Maryland, has brought people to Gaithersburg each year to see and learn about farm animals, ride the many rides and enjoy the food.However, as has been the case with other big events in the D.C. region, organizers have decided the coronavirus makes it too risky for the event to proceed as planned.“This would have been 72 [consecutive] years of fairs in Montgomery County; we really hate to lose...WW…

|||{{headline}}Maryland election officials say they’re facing an “emergency” shortage of poll workers willing to work November's general election due to the pandemic.With just over 100 days to go before the November election, Maryland election officials said they are facing an “emergency” shortage of poll workers willing to work during the pandemic.Maryland is short 13,970 election judges, according to David Garreis, president of the Maryland Association of Election Officials, which represents the state’s 24 local election boards. Garreis said it needs over 39,000 poll workers to staff all...…|||{{headline}}Maryland election officials say they’re facing an “emergency” shortage of poll workers willing to work November's general election due to the pandemic.With just over 100 days to go before the November election, Maryland election officials said they are facing an “emergency” shortage of poll workers willing to work during the pandemic.Maryland is short 13,970 election judges, according to David Garreis, president of the Maryland Association of Election Officials, which represents the state’s 24 local election boards. Garreis said it needs over 39,000 poll workers to staff all...WW…

|||{{headline}}A Montgomery County, Maryland, lawmaker believes that high-rise buildings near Metrorail stations could be the answer to the housing needs in the county.A Montgomery County, Maryland, lawmaker believes that high-rise buildings near Metrorail stations could be the answer to the housing needs in the county.At-Large Council member Hans Riemer said aims to spur development around Metro stops.“We want tall buildings on top of Metro stations, we’re just not getting them,” he said.Several developers have looked into but backed out of leasing land and building at Metro stations at...…|||{{headline}}A Montgomery County, Maryland, lawmaker believes that high-rise buildings near Metrorail stations could be the answer to the housing needs in the county.A Montgomery County, Maryland, lawmaker believes that high-rise buildings near Metrorail stations could be the answer to the housing needs in the county.At-Large Council member Hans Riemer said aims to spur development around Metro stops.“We want tall buildings on top of Metro stations, we’re just not getting them,” he said.Several developers have looked into but backed out of leasing land and building at Metro stations at...WW…

||{{headline}}Maryland's new coronavirus restrictions that go into effect at 5 p.m. come at a time when the state has been shattering records for new case loads. The state broke a record with 2,910 new cases Thursday — nearly 600 more cases than the previous one-day high. So far, Maryland has had 174,733 confirmed cases of COVID-19. About 85% of the state's hospital beds already filled.With coronavirus cases showing what Gov. Larry Hogan called a “staggering, spiking” surge this week, earlier this fall will be going back in place at 5 p.m. Friday.Here’s what the governor has ordered:The new...…||{{headline}}Maryland's new coronavirus restrictions that go into effect at 5 p.m. come at a time when the state has been shattering records for new case loads. The state broke a record with 2,910 new cases Thursday — nearly 600 more cases than the previous one-day high. So far, Maryland has had 174,733 confirmed cases of COVID-19. About 85% of the state's hospital beds already filled.With coronavirus cases showing what Gov. Larry Hogan called a “staggering, spiking” surge this week, earlier this fall will be going back in place at 5 p.m. Friday.Here’s what the governor has ordered:The new...WW…

|||{{headline}}Metro announced on Monday that rail and bus hours and service will expand beginning in mid-August.Metro announced on Monday that beginning in mid-August.Rail service will expand beginning Aug. 16, according to e coronavirus update scheduled to be presented to the Metro board Thursday. Weekday service will run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., while trains will run from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.Peak service will resume as well – trains will run every five minutes during peak hours on the Red Line, and every eight minutes on the other lines. All other...…|||{{headline}}Metro announced on Monday that rail and bus hours and service will expand beginning in mid-August.Metro announced on Monday that beginning in mid-August.Rail service will expand beginning Aug. 16, according to e coronavirus update scheduled to be presented to the Metro board Thursday. Weekday service will run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., while trains will run from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.Peak service will resume as well – trains will run every five minutes during peak hours on the Red Line, and every eight minutes on the other lines. All other...WW…

|||{{headline}}It was a dangerous and illegal car stunt show that created gridlock on the Beltway in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday. Among the many motorists witnessing the event was a family from Upper Marlboro.It was a that created gridlock on the Beltway in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday. Among the many motorists witnessing the event was a family from Upper Marlboro.Damon and Tania Allen and their 18-year-old son were traveling on the Inner Loop, heading home after spending time at Bishop’s Garden at the Washington National Cathedral, when they first noticed smoke rising from...…|||{{headline}}It was a dangerous and illegal car stunt show that created gridlock on the Beltway in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday. Among the many motorists witnessing the event was a family from Upper Marlboro.It was a that created gridlock on the Beltway in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday. Among the many motorists witnessing the event was a family from Upper Marlboro.Damon and Tania Allen and their 18-year-old son were traveling on the Inner Loop, heading home after spending time at Bishop’s Garden at the Washington National Cathedral, when they first noticed smoke rising from...WW…

|||{{headline}}Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning.Northam said discussions are already underway, and if the year-round school is approved, it may start next year. He said state education officials are also looking at the possibility of adding school days to the summer.“Our children have suffered from COVID-19 as have our...…|||{{headline}}Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning.Northam said discussions are already underway, and if the year-round school is approved, it may start next year. He said state education officials are also looking at the possibility of adding school days to the summer.“Our children have suffered from COVID-19 as have our...WW…

||{{headline}}Two delivery men were reportedly car-jacked and abducted early Christmas Eve morning in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to state police. Two delivery men were reportedly car-jacked and abducted early Christmas Eve morning in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to state police.Maryland State Police said the pair were getting onto the Capital Beltway from Interstate 95 south in a yellow Freightliner truck, at around 5 a.m. Thursday, when what appeared to be a new black Dodge Durango and a black four-door Mercedes sedan forced them off the road at...…||{{headline}}Two delivery men were reportedly car-jacked and abducted early Christmas Eve morning in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to state police. Two delivery men were reportedly car-jacked and abducted early Christmas Eve morning in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to state police.Maryland State Police said the pair were getting onto the Capital Beltway from Interstate 95 south in a yellow Freightliner truck, at around 5 a.m. Thursday, when what appeared to be a new black Dodge Durango and a black four-door Mercedes sedan forced them off the road at...WW…