|||{{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}}For thousands of daily commuters from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, the complete closure of Virginia Route 9 through the tiny town of Hillsboro will now require a detour.For the 17,000 daily commuters who typically funnel through the tiny town of Hillsboro, in western Loudoun County, the complete closure of Virginia Route 9 will require detours starting Monday.The less than 1-mile stretch of two-lane state highway through the historic town is completely closed for the , affecting commuters from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.“For the vast majority of daily...…|||{{headline}}For thousands of daily commuters from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, the complete closure of Virginia Route 9 through the tiny town of Hillsboro will now require a detour.For the 17,000 daily commuters who typically funnel through the tiny town of Hillsboro, in western Loudoun County, the complete closure of Virginia Route 9 will require detours starting Monday.The less than 1-mile stretch of two-lane state highway through the historic town is completely closed for the , affecting commuters from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.“For the vast majority of daily...WW…

|||{{headline}}In a wild twist after a warm and nearly snowless winter, the second weekend of May 2020 in the D.C. region will likely be downright cold — and some forecast models are even hinting at the rather outrageous possibly of wet snow.In a wild twist after a warm and nearly snowless winter, the second weekend of May in the D.C. region will likely be downright cold — and some forecast models are even hinting at the rather outrageous possibility of wet snow.Winterlike temperatures in May may seem inconceivable following D.C.’s seventh warmest winter on record, but the odds for a...…|||{{headline}}In a wild twist after a warm and nearly snowless winter, the second weekend of May 2020 in the D.C. region will likely be downright cold — and some forecast models are even hinting at the rather outrageous possibly of wet snow.In a wild twist after a warm and nearly snowless winter, the second weekend of May in the D.C. region will likely be downright cold — and some forecast models are even hinting at the rather outrageous possibility of wet snow.Winterlike temperatures in May may seem inconceivable following D.C.’s seventh warmest winter on record, but the odds for a...WW…

{{headline}}Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state's health department fielded hundreds of calls from residents asking about ingesting disinfectants after President Donald Trump wondered aloud if that could fight COVID-19.ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state’s health department fielded hundreds of calls from residents asking about ingesting disinfectants after President Donald Trump wondered aloud if that could fight COVID-19.The Republican governor spoke about the emergency hotline calls and Trump’s offhand comment during appearances on CBS’ “Face The Nation”...…{{headline}}Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state's health department fielded hundreds of calls from residents asking about ingesting disinfectants after President Donald Trump wondered aloud if that could fight COVID-19.ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state’s health department fielded hundreds of calls from residents asking about ingesting disinfectants after President Donald Trump wondered aloud if that could fight COVID-19.The Republican governor spoke about the emergency hotline calls and Trump’s offhand comment during appearances on CBS’ “Face The Nation”...WW…

|||{{headline}}A Maryland cellist is spreading cheer through music by playing daily concerts on her front porch during the pandemic.For half-an-hour every day, Jodi Beder goes out on her porch, picks up her cello, and tries to spread a little cheer in her neighborhood through music.Beder is a professional cellist who has played with the Princeton Symphony, the Palm Beach Opera and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and plays in Arcovoce.She started the concerts a month ago every day at 1 p.m. at 34th and Tilden streets in Mount Rainier, Maryland.Her husband, former state delegate Jimmy...…|||{{headline}}A Maryland cellist is spreading cheer through music by playing daily concerts on her front porch during the pandemic.For half-an-hour every day, Jodi Beder goes out on her porch, picks up her cello, and tries to spread a little cheer in her neighborhood through music.Beder is a professional cellist who has played with the Princeton Symphony, the Palm Beach Opera and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and plays in Arcovoce.She started the concerts a month ago every day at 1 p.m. at 34th and Tilden streets in Mount Rainier, Maryland.Her husband, former state delegate Jimmy...WW…

|||{{headline}}Protesters in D.C. sounded an early morning alarm in front of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home on McConnell plan to vote vacant Supreme Court seat.Dozens of protesters marched along the street in front of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home in D.C.’s Stanton Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.The demonstrators, spurred by the Kentucky Republican’s pledge to move forward with a vote on a nominee to fill the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, started playing music and chanting after 7 a.m.Protesters...…|||{{headline}}Protesters in D.C. sounded an early morning alarm in front of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home on McConnell plan to vote vacant Supreme Court seat.Dozens of protesters marched along the street in front of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home in D.C.’s Stanton Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.The demonstrators, spurred by the Kentucky Republican’s pledge to move forward with a vote on a nominee to fill the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, started playing music and chanting after 7 a.m.Protesters...WW…

|||{{headline}}Goodwill of Greater Washington is shuttering all of its 18 regional donation locations because there's no additional room to house donated items.change volumeGoodwill's Brendan Hurley on the impact of coronavirus.Goodwill of Greater Washington, which closed retail outlets in March due to the coronavirus, is now shuttering all of its 18 regional donation locations because there is no additional room to house the items.The closure is .Even after renting a 25,000-square-foot warehouse for more storage, the nonprofit said even that space filled up and simply could not keep up...…|||{{headline}}Goodwill of Greater Washington is shuttering all of its 18 regional donation locations because there's no additional room to house donated items.change volumeGoodwill's Brendan Hurley on the impact of coronavirus.Goodwill of Greater Washington, which closed retail outlets in March due to the coronavirus, is now shuttering all of its 18 regional donation locations because there is no additional room to house the items.The closure is .Even after renting a 25,000-square-foot warehouse for more storage, the nonprofit said even that space filled up and simply could not keep up...WW…

|||{{headline}}While some businesses have been dealing with a struggle to pay their employees during the pandemic, Ocean City businesses are struggling to find enough employees to hire for the summer season.While some businesses have been dealing with a struggle to pay their employees during the pandemic, Ocean City, Maryland, businesses are struggling to find enough employees for the summer season.Many of the businesses in the tourist town rely on foreign students who come to the U.S. on J-1 work visas each summer.“We do usually see several thousand international students that come in, the...…|||{{headline}}While some businesses have been dealing with a struggle to pay their employees during the pandemic, Ocean City businesses are struggling to find enough employees to hire for the summer season.While some businesses have been dealing with a struggle to pay their employees during the pandemic, Ocean City, Maryland, businesses are struggling to find enough employees for the summer season.Many of the businesses in the tourist town rely on foreign students who come to the U.S. on J-1 work visas each summer.“We do usually see several thousand international students that come in, the...WW…

|||{{headline}}In an effort to ensure social distancing on public transportation, WMATA unveiled a tool Wednesday that allows commuters to see, in real time, how full a bus is before it arrives.In an effort to ensure social distancing on public transportation, WMATA unveiled a tool Wednesday that allows commuters to see, in real time, how full a bus is before it arrives.“Metro is doing our part to help Metro customers feel safe when traveling, and we’re proud to release this new tool to help customers make more informed travel decisions,” said Metro’s general manager/CEO, Paul...…|||{{headline}}In an effort to ensure social distancing on public transportation, WMATA unveiled a tool Wednesday that allows commuters to see, in real time, how full a bus is before it arrives.In an effort to ensure social distancing on public transportation, WMATA unveiled a tool Wednesday that allows commuters to see, in real time, how full a bus is before it arrives.“Metro is doing our part to help Metro customers feel safe when traveling, and we’re proud to release this new tool to help customers make more informed travel decisions,” said Metro’s general manager/CEO, Paul...WW…

|||{{headline}}A lawsuit against many of Maryland’s top officials is targeting laws crafted in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.A lawsuit against many of Maryland’s top officials is targeting laws crafted in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The suit, filed on Saturday, names Gov. Larry Hogan, Health Secretary Robert Neall, Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services Frances B. Phillips and Maryland State Police Superintendent Woodrow W. Jones, III, as its defendants.Filed by a number of religious leaders, state delegates, and businesses, the lawsuit is asking the...…|||{{headline}}A lawsuit against many of Maryland’s top officials is targeting laws crafted in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.A lawsuit against many of Maryland’s top officials is targeting laws crafted in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The suit, filed on Saturday, names Gov. Larry Hogan, Health Secretary Robert Neall, Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services Frances B. Phillips and Maryland State Police Superintendent Woodrow W. Jones, III, as its defendants.Filed by a number of religious leaders, state delegates, and businesses, the lawsuit is asking the...WW…