|||{{headline}}Prince George's County is on its way to a modified reopening June 1. And statewide contact tracing is set to launch next week. Here's the latest.Prince George’s County, Maryland, is on its way to a modified reopening June 1, provided current coronavirus data trends continue, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said Thursday.COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths in the county have been declining, Alsobrooks’ office said in a news release.“After reviewing recent data, we are cautiously moving toward a modified phase one reopening by June 1,” Alsobrooks said....…|||{{headline}}Prince George's County is on its way to a modified reopening June 1. And statewide contact tracing is set to launch next week. Here's the latest.Prince George’s County, Maryland, is on its way to a modified reopening June 1, provided current coronavirus data trends continue, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said Thursday.COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths in the county have been declining, Alsobrooks’ office said in a news release.“After reviewing recent data, we are cautiously moving toward a modified phase one reopening by June 1,” Alsobrooks said....WW…

|||{{headline}}County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an "incremental opening" during a Thursday news conference.Maryland’s Prince George’s County will begin Phase 1 of lifting COVID-19 safety restrictions on June 1.County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an “incremental opening” during a Thursday news conference, urging a need for caution. She also will lift the county’s stay-at-home order.REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE REGION:— — — “You heard me talk about the executive order that Gov. Hogan established, and that he laid out his road map to recovery,”...…|||{{headline}}County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an "incremental opening" during a Thursday news conference.Maryland’s Prince George’s County will begin Phase 1 of lifting COVID-19 safety restrictions on June 1.County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an “incremental opening” during a Thursday news conference, urging a need for caution. She also will lift the county’s stay-at-home order.REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE REGION:— — — “You heard me talk about the executive order that Gov. Hogan established, and that he laid out his road map to recovery,”...WW…

|||{{headline}}In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the D.C. region, local landmark Ben's Chili Bowl is fighting through it and adapting.Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the D.C. region, local landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl is fighting through it and adapting.“In the past, whenever there was a disaster or need, Ben’s was always a place they turned to for support or making sure that people were taken care of and fed,” Vida Ali told WTOP.“In continuing in that spirit, which we have for 60 years, we have been donating lunches for the heroes … through the hospitals...…|||{{headline}}In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the D.C. region, local landmark Ben's Chili Bowl is fighting through it and adapting.Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the D.C. region, local landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl is fighting through it and adapting.“In the past, whenever there was a disaster or need, Ben’s was always a place they turned to for support or making sure that people were taken care of and fed,” Vida Ali told WTOP.“In continuing in that spirit, which we have for 60 years, we have been donating lunches for the heroes … through the hospitals...WW…

|||{{headline}}Roughly 80 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were "improperly handled" outside their recommended temperature range at Fort Meade in Maryland, compromising about 800 doses, the Army said.Roughly 80 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were “improperly handled” outside their recommended temperature range at Fort Meade in Maryland, compromising about 800 doses, the Army said.The discovery was made last Monday by Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center. The affected doses were administered on April 7 and April 12 at Fort Meade’s McGill Training Center.The Army said that there is...…|||{{headline}}Roughly 80 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were "improperly handled" outside their recommended temperature range at Fort Meade in Maryland, compromising about 800 doses, the Army said.Roughly 80 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were “improperly handled” outside their recommended temperature range at Fort Meade in Maryland, compromising about 800 doses, the Army said.The discovery was made last Monday by Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center. The affected doses were administered on April 7 and April 12 at Fort Meade’s McGill Training Center.The Army said that there is...WW…

|||{{headline}}The Virginia Military Institute said Thursday that it has voted in a new boss: retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, who was named named to serve as interim superintendent last November after the previous superintendent resigned amid allegations of pervasive racism.The Virginia Military Institute said Thursday that it has voted in a new boss: retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, who was tapped to serve as interim superintendent after the previous superintendent resigned amid allegations of pervasive racism.He will be the first Black leader to serve in the role.“Maj. Gen. Wins has...…|||{{headline}}The Virginia Military Institute said Thursday that it has voted in a new boss: retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, who was named named to serve as interim superintendent last November after the previous superintendent resigned amid allegations of pervasive racism.The Virginia Military Institute said Thursday that it has voted in a new boss: retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, who was tapped to serve as interim superintendent after the previous superintendent resigned amid allegations of pervasive racism.He will be the first Black leader to serve in the role.“Maj. Gen. Wins has...WW…

|||{{headline}}Yes, it's Tax Day. But you don't need to file your returns for another month.Take a breath. Don’t freak out.Yes, Tax Day was April 15. But you don’t need to file your returns for another month.As announced , the filing deadline across the U.S. was extended to May 17. That goes for and too.According to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, 1.7 million people have filed their tax returns so far in his state.“But what we’re addressing today is the fact that almost a million Marylanders have not,” Franchot told WTOP’s Nick Iannelli. “And we are providing the 90-day interest free...…|||{{headline}}Yes, it's Tax Day. But you don't need to file your returns for another month.Take a breath. Don’t freak out.Yes, Tax Day was April 15. But you don’t need to file your returns for another month.As announced , the filing deadline across the U.S. was extended to May 17. That goes for and too.According to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, 1.7 million people have filed their tax returns so far in his state.“But what we’re addressing today is the fact that almost a million Marylanders have not,” Franchot told WTOP’s Nick Iannelli. “And we are providing the 90-day interest free...WW…

|||{{headline}}Takoma Park police have charged the off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer they say shot and killed two men Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland. The officer has also been charged for an alleged assault that happened last year.Takoma Park police have charged the off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer they say shot and killed two men Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland. The officer has also been charged for an alleged assault that happened last year.David Hall Dixon, of Takoma Park, has been charged with two counts of...…|||{{headline}}Takoma Park police have charged the off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer they say shot and killed two men Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland. The officer has also been charged for an alleged assault that happened last year.Takoma Park police have charged the off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer they say shot and killed two men Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland. The officer has also been charged for an alleged assault that happened last year.David Hall Dixon, of Takoma Park, has been charged with two counts of...WW…

|||{{headline}}At least five people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Southeast D.C., and two have died.At least five people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Southeast D.C., and two have died.D.C. police said a 911 call came in around 1:20 p.m. that five or more people had been shot at Congress and 13th streets, in Southeast, in the area of the Park Vista Apartments near Malcolm X Elementary School.Acting Police Chief Robert Contee said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon that three men and two women were shot, and one man and one woman had died.He said the shooting appeared to have...…|||{{headline}}At least five people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Southeast D.C., and two have died.At least five people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Southeast D.C., and two have died.D.C. police said a 911 call came in around 1:20 p.m. that five or more people had been shot at Congress and 13th streets, in Southeast, in the area of the Park Vista Apartments near Malcolm X Elementary School.Acting Police Chief Robert Contee said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon that three men and two women were shot, and one man and one woman had died.He said the shooting appeared to have...WW…

|||{{headline}}D.C. residents had serious trouble registering for coronavirus vaccination appointments online Thursday.D.C. residents had serious trouble registering for coronavirus Thursday.More than 4,000 slots were supposed to open at 9 a.m. for anyone 18 and older with qualifying medical conditions but many residents ran into roadblocks when they tried to register.Others said they weren’t being allowed to register because they are under 65, even though they have preexisting conditions.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser blamed the volume of traffic to the website.Due to the high volume of traffic...…|||{{headline}}D.C. residents had serious trouble registering for coronavirus vaccination appointments online Thursday.D.C. residents had serious trouble registering for coronavirus Thursday.More than 4,000 slots were supposed to open at 9 a.m. for anyone 18 and older with qualifying medical conditions but many residents ran into roadblocks when they tried to register.Others said they weren’t being allowed to register because they are under 65, even though they have preexisting conditions.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser blamed the volume of traffic to the website.Due to the high volume of traffic...WW…

|||{{headline}}The Maryland General Assembly passed more than 600 bills before the state legislature's session ended in March. Here are some going into effect July 1.The Maryland General Assembly passed before their session ended in March.The bills cover a spate of topics, from Baltimore police audits and how to store body camera footage to flooding and special education. The vast majority of the new laws go into effect Oct. 1, but here are some that start Wednesday, July 1.Related:allows Anne Arundel County to issue licenses to barbershops and beauty salons so they can serve customers...…|||{{headline}}The Maryland General Assembly passed more than 600 bills before the state legislature's session ended in March. Here are some going into effect July 1.The Maryland General Assembly passed before their session ended in March.The bills cover a spate of topics, from Baltimore police audits and how to store body camera footage to flooding and special education. The vast majority of the new laws go into effect Oct. 1, but here are some that start Wednesday, July 1.Related:allows Anne Arundel County to issue licenses to barbershops and beauty salons so they can serve customers...WW…