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More people eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, including DC-area teens 16 and older 04/12/2021 11:50am • Anyone 16 or older in Maryland or D.C. can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations, and later this week, they can register in Virginia. Maryland Vaccine providers in Maryland will be required to allow shots for all Marylanders who are 16 and older, starting Monday. Eligible teens will be able to ge Anxiety over returning to the office is very real 04/12/2021 08:39am • Some workers are ready to end working from home and get back to the office. More are hoping for, or expecting, a hybrid schedule that allows them to continue remote work part time. And some are panicking about the inevitable return to their old pre-pandemic office work routine. Return to work anx Website showing open vaccine appointments across US hailed as lifesaver 04/11/2021 05:29am • For weeks, Nick Muerdter had been hearing about his coworkers' concerns and frustrations as they tried to navigate complicated and evolving Covid-19 vaccination systems to land an appointment for their parents. Some sent around emails with helpful articles and brainstorm Shift to Phase 2 could mean dip in vaccine doses sent to Northern Virginia 04/09/2021 09:22am • With Gov. Ralph Northam's deadline for all Virginia counties to shift to Phase 2 by April 18, Northern Virginia could temporarily receive fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the state health department, according to public health experts. Dr. David Goodfriend, Loudoun County's health director, s Haymarket police chief parts ways with town over overtime costs, jeopardized grants 04/08/2021 05:15am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Haymarket Police Chief Kevin Lands has agreed to part ways with the town after officials say he cost several thousands in overtime an Frederick's drive-in opens spring season 04/06/2021 03:41pm • Movie nights at the drive-in return to Frederick, Maryland, on Friday with socially distanced fun for the whole family. Troyce Gatewood and Partners Movie Nights kicked off last fall and is back for more this spring. "We decided to build this drive-in movie theater to give the community some p Bowser announces vaccine eligibility expansion, relaxation of more COVID-19 safety rules 04/05/2021 08:30pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the expansion of vaccine eligibility on Twitter and the relaxation of some COVID-19 safety restrictions in the District at a news conference Monday. Beginning April 19, D.C. residents 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. UPDATE: On Monday, DC’s new 771 area code arrives in November (check your auto dialers) 04/05/2021 06:09pm • The District’s easily recognizable 202 area code will be joined by a second area code assigned to some new phone numbers beginning Nov. 9 — and it means a change for how customers place calls within the city. The new area code is 771. The District of Columbia has used the 202 area code sin This small gesture from Chase Young 'really impressed' Ryan Fitzpatrick 04/05/2021 09:55am • This small gesture from Young 'really impressed' Fitzpatrick originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonRyan Fitzpatrick and Chase Young haven't taken the field for a practice or suited up for a game as teammates yet, but the new Washington Football Team quarterback already had one m Where DC ranks for auto insurance rates (and how to lower them) 04/05/2021 08:34am • It turns out being involved in a collision doesn't have the biggest impact on raising auto insurance rates, according to Bankrate. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) The auto insurance industry is highly competitive and insurance premiums rates vary wildly based on a variety of factors — but on the whole, th Data Doctors: Preventing malicious drive-by downloads 04/02/2021 05:37pm • Q: What exactly is a drive-by download? A: The internet has become the malware delivery system of choice for those with malicious intent because it’s a direct connection to billions of users. Typically, some form of user interaction is required for malware to gain access to your computer, such Residents encouraged to preregister for appointments at FEMA-run Greenbelt vaccine center 04/02/2021 01:20pm • Residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland, who are interested in coronavirus vaccine appointments at the FEMA-run vaccination site opening in Greenbelt next week, are encouraged to preregister. Residents who are eligible for the shots can preregister at the Maryland COVIDVAX website or over 'Soul-crushing': Nats Park sits empty after coronavirus concerns delay opening day 04/01/2021 06:13pm • The Nationals' Opening Day game against the Mets has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns, the team announced Thursday just before noon. The news comes one day after the Nationals reported that one player had tested positive for COVID-19, and four others were quarantining. Both teams are 5 men indicted in kidnapping scheme at Prince George's County casino 04/01/2021 06:09pm • A federal grand jury has indicted five men on a charge of conspiracy to commit a kidnapping after they were caught on surveillance video executing their plan to extort the victim they met at a casino in Prince George's County, Maryland. According to court documents, four men from D.C. and one fro PHOTOS: What to expect at Nationals Park on Opening Day 03/30/2021 06:56pm • Opening Day at Nationals Park is Thursday, and just like everything else during the coronavirus pandemic — there are some big changes ahead for fans headed to the ballpark. For one thing, only 5,000 fans will be allowed in the stands, per D.C.’s coronavirus-restrictions. Other changes you ca