|||{{headline}}Saying the coronavirus pandemic had wreaked “an unimaginable toll on our community,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday issued an executive order extending the stay-at-home order in the county until June 1.More from: |  | | Saying the coronavirus pandemic had wreaked “an unimaginable toll on our community,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks issued an executive order extending countywide stay-at-home restrictions through June 1.“We are very much still in the thick of this virus,” Alsobrooks said at a briefing...…|||{{headline}}Saying the coronavirus pandemic had wreaked “an unimaginable toll on our community,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday issued an executive order extending the stay-at-home order in the county until June 1.More from: |  | | Saying the coronavirus pandemic had wreaked “an unimaginable toll on our community,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks issued an executive order extending countywide stay-at-home restrictions through June 1.“We are very much still in the thick of this virus,” Alsobrooks said at a briefing...WW…

|||{{headline}}Virginia should be able to enter the first phase of reopening the state as soon as May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday. Here's the latest.Virginia should be able to enter the first phase of reopening the state as soon as May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday.The governor said at a briefing that he believes the state has flattened the curve of the coronavirus outbreak and is emphasizing to residents “safer at home, rather than stay at home,” though his executive order closing certain businesses and banning gatherings of more than 10 people is extended through May...…|||{{headline}}Virginia should be able to enter the first phase of reopening the state as soon as May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday. Here's the latest.Virginia should be able to enter the first phase of reopening the state as soon as May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday.The governor said at a briefing that he believes the state has flattened the curve of the coronavirus outbreak and is emphasizing to residents “safer at home, rather than stay at home,” though his executive order closing certain businesses and banning gatherings of more than 10 people is extended through May...WW…

|||{{headline}}Your chance to weigh in on Maryland’s plans for improvements on and around I-495 and I-270 begins Tuesday.Your chance to weigh in on Maryland’s plans for high-occupancy toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 begins Tuesday.The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said in a statement Monday that the first public-comment hearing on the (DEIS) and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation will begin with a virtual hearing from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18,.You need to . You can , or listen in by calling 1-855-432-1483. There will also be...…|||{{headline}}Your chance to weigh in on Maryland’s plans for improvements on and around I-495 and I-270 begins Tuesday.Your chance to weigh in on Maryland’s plans for high-occupancy toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 begins Tuesday.The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said in a statement Monday that the first public-comment hearing on the (DEIS) and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation will begin with a virtual hearing from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18,.You need to . You can , or listen in by calling 1-855-432-1483. There will also be...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}}The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all of its public events until Sept. 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that it’s canceling all of its public events until Sept. 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“Whenever possible, the Library will reschedule the public programs that have been canceled,” the Library of Congress said in a statement.The library also said that the 20th National Book Festival, set for Sept. 25-27, will be held online. More details will be announced over the summer.The library’s buildings...…|||{{headline}}The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all of its public events until Sept. 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that it’s canceling all of its public events until Sept. 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“Whenever possible, the Library will reschedule the public programs that have been canceled,” the Library of Congress said in a statement.The library also said that the 20th National Book Festival, set for Sept. 25-27, will be held online. More details will be announced over the summer.The library’s buildings...WW…

|||{{headline}}A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. Paul Episcopal Church.A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. John’s Episcopal Church.In response to the protests, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew that started at 11 p.m. Sunday and ended...…|||{{headline}}A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. Paul Episcopal Church.A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. John’s Episcopal Church.In response to the protests, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew that started at 11 p.m. Sunday and ended...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}}The Takoma Park, Maryland, police have released the names of the two men who were shot and killed by an off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer in the predawn hours of Wednesday.The Takoma Park, Maryland, police have released the names of the two men who were shot and killed by an off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer in the predawn hours of Wednesday.Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, Maryland, and James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights, Maryland, died at Prince George’s Hospital on Wednesday, the police said in a statement Thursday.At about...…|||{{headline}}The Takoma Park, Maryland, police have released the names of the two men who were shot and killed by an off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer in the predawn hours of Wednesday.The Takoma Park, Maryland, police have released the names of the two men who were shot and killed by an off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer in the predawn hours of Wednesday.Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, Maryland, and James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights, Maryland, died at Prince George’s Hospital on Wednesday, the police said in a statement Thursday.At about...WW…

|||{{headline}}The D.C. Health Department will start offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all residents 16 or older for next week.D.C. is opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments to the public sooner than expected.The D.C. Health Department said Thursday afternoon that they sent out appointments to all registered D.C. residents eligible for appointments due to their job categories, “and determined that there were enough appointments remaining to begin offering appointments” to all residents 16 or older for next week.All residents who have signed up for appointments in D.C.’s portal...…|||{{headline}}The D.C. Health Department will start offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all residents 16 or older for next week.D.C. is opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments to the public sooner than expected.The D.C. Health Department said Thursday afternoon that they sent out appointments to all registered D.C. residents eligible for appointments due to their job categories, “and determined that there were enough appointments remaining to begin offering appointments” to all residents 16 or older for next week.All residents who have signed up for appointments in D.C.’s portal...WW…

|||{{headline}}Prince George’s County moves into Phase Two of the lifting of safety restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Prince George’s County, Maryland, would move on Monday into Phase Two of the lifting of safety restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced.“We are moving into Phase Two of reopening,” Alsobrooks said at a briefing Thursday morning, saying that “we have continued to see a decline” in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.She laid out some of the parameters of the next phase:“Prince George’s County is ready to...…|||{{headline}}Prince George’s County moves into Phase Two of the lifting of safety restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Prince George’s County, Maryland, would move on Monday into Phase Two of the lifting of safety restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced.“We are moving into Phase Two of reopening,” Alsobrooks said at a briefing Thursday morning, saying that “we have continued to see a decline” in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.She laid out some of the parameters of the next phase:“Prince George’s County is ready to...WW…