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Coronavirus update: As area cases top 8,000, DC to take more emergency action 04/07/2020 12:56am • An electronic message sign above the Capital Beltway in Maryland urges drivers to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) The latest The total number of COVID-19 cases in the region has topped 8,000. More first responders around the area have tested positive for t Montgomery Co. neighborhood celebrates girl's bat mitzvah with drive-by parade 04/06/2020 10:17pm • A Montgomery County, Maryland, neighborhood wanted to celebrate a young girl’s bat mitzvah, but how do you do that when you can’t gather people together because of the coronavirus restrictions? Debbie Berger Fox, of Somerset, organized a drive-by parade for Olivia, the daughter of her f Car Review: Updated RAV4 makes its case for top of the class in the compact crossover market 04/06/2020 04:13am • Compact crossovers are big sellers, and the RAV4 is one of the most popular rides on the market. Last year, the not-so-small crossover saw a big makeover. Now, the RAV4 has more compelling style with a lot of curves and creased body work that will get you noticed. The interior is also updated with m Chef Geoff starts neighborhood pantry to help staff and community 04/05/2020 08:00pm • Well-known D.C. chef Geoff Tracy has come up with an idea to support his employees and help the community while keeping the kitchens going at Chef Geoff's in Northwest D.C. and Lia's in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It's just one strategy small businesses and restaurants are adopting in order to try to 'Food rescue' app helps make sure food in Prince William County gets to those who need it 04/05/2020 11:04am • Want to help your community while still social distancing? In Virginia's Prince William County, there’s an app for that — Prince William Food Rescue. Prince William County needs people willing to do food rescues, making sure food that is available gets to those who need it. Before the coro DC couple weds less than 24 hours before lockdown 04/04/2020 01:21pm • A Washington, D.C. couple followed through with their long-planned wedding, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than postponing their event because of the capital's lockdown, Sara and Marco Sylvester got creative so that they could still celebrate their special day and share it Coronavirus update: Va. picks field hospital sites; DC projects up to 93,000 infections 04/04/2020 01:18am • Medical personnel perform drive up tests in the parking lot of United Medical Center as Mayor Muriel Bowser holds a news conference nearby to update the city on the COVID-19 crisis, in Washington, DC, April 2, 2020. (Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The latest The W Coronavirus: How police in Maryland, Virginia and DC plan to enforce stay-at-home orders 04/03/2020 08:00pm • When the governors of Virginia and Maryland and D.C.'s mayor announced "stay-at-home" orders on Monday, many residents became concerned about whether they might be fined or arrested for just being outside. Both D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Maryland State Police took steps Tuesday to assure re Booz Allen earmarks $100M for employees, other COVID-19 assistance 04/03/2020 09:16am • McLean-based Booz Allen Hamilton has set aside $100 million for employees and COVID-19 needs in the communities where it has a presence. (Courtesy Booz Allen Hamilton) McLean, Virginia-based Booz Allen Hamilton has set aside $100 million for employees and coronavirus needs in the communities whe Metro Board OKs fare hikes, service changes but coronavirus could change budget 04/03/2020 04:50am • Normally, the Metro Board’s unanimous approval of the first rush-hour fare increases in three years, the restoration of some rail service hours and a number of other service cuts or additions would be a huge deal. This year though, even the eight members who voted for the transit system's budg What would it take for Metro to shut down? 04/02/2020 01:55pm • An empty Metrorail car is shown on March 31, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images/Anadolu Agency) Metro does not expect to totally shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said. "I don’t anticipate that happening," Wiedefeld told a virtu No service: Fauquier Co. sets up temporary Wi-Fi hot spots in parking lots 04/02/2020 09:48am • A temporary internet hot spot has been established in the Warrenton Park & Ride, as Fauquier County covers spotty internet coverage during the coronavirus crisis. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Fauquier County, Virginia, has established four temporary drive-up internet hot spots while the places man Express Lanes traffic falls in coronavirus era as gridlock disappears 04/02/2020 03:40am • Signs above I-95 point to access ramps that lead into the express lanes. All drivers entering the lanes must have an E-ZPass. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) No traffic jams during the coronavirus pandemic stay-home orders means drivers are not seeing a reason to use Northern Virginia's toll lanes. Traff Md., Va. car dealerships are open but working to protect customers from COVID-19 04/01/2020 08:17pm • Car dealers in the D.C. region are considered essential businesses during the ongoing novel coronavirus crisis and are open for sales and service, but it's not a good idea to show up at one without calling ahead. The Maryland Automotive Dealers Association (MADA) is asking member dealers to condu Despite telework, stay-at-home orders, not much change to air quality in DC area 04/01/2020 06:15pm • A street near the Tidal Basin is shown nearly empty due to the impacts of the pandemic on March 31, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images/Anadolu Agency) One outcome that is emerging from the mandated stay-at-home orders and other local initiatives related to the coronavirus