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Maryland lawmakers say Department of Labor needs to be more communicative over unemployment claims 08/16/2021 09:30pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland lawmakers grilled Secretary of Labor Tiffany P. Robinson over continuing unemployment insurance backlogs in the state at a Monday m DC to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines 08/16/2021 01:31pm • All D.C. health care workers are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of September. Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, director of DC Health, announced at a briefing Monday that all health care workers have to have the first shot of a two-shot vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson & Nats Notebook: Sinking into the cellar 08/16/2021 04:26am • When the Washington Nationals finished in last place of the NL East last year, it was written off by some (myself included) as a "hiccup" as well as a "small sample size." A 60-game regular season in a pandemic with no fans in the stands and a top veteran opting out due to COVID-19 concerns will The mysterious Chinese fashion app that's as popular as Amazon 08/14/2021 08:15pm • Every night before bed, Anushka Sachan whips out her phone to log into an app. "It kind of becomes a habit," said the 20-year-old Hong Kong University student. "Before sleeping, I'm just like, 'Okay, check in.'" The platform Sachan is using belongs to a Chinese brand called Shein — pronounce Alexandria schools offer early look at reopening efforts amid delta variant wave 08/14/2021 12:13pm • COVID-19's delta variant is infecting more kids than previous waves of the virus. Unfortunately, it's happening right as area schools begin reopening for the new school year. Alexandria City Public Schools has already returned from its summer break, and is giving other school systems in the D.C. Data Doctors: Sniffing out evil QR codes 08/13/2021 04:48pm • Q: Is there a way to tell if a QR code is safe? A: QR (Quick Response) codes are actually two-dimensional barcodes that were initially developed for the automotive industry in 1994 to expand the capabilities of standard barcodes. Although they were designed to provide a lot more detail when sc DASH will soon be free -- but you should check schedules, call your employer 08/13/2021 03:15pm • If you use the DASH system, it’s a good time to double-check your schedules and possibly change some of your withholdings before next month. Starting Sept. 5, DASH will not only drastically change their schedules, but it will also drop all ridership fees. Yes -- DASH will be free. DASH Assis What Arlington Public Schools students can expect when they return to classes 08/12/2021 12:03pm • Arlington Public Schools students return to their Virginia classrooms for in-person learning Aug. 30. School officials detailed what students can expect during a virtual town hall Wednesday evening. "We are very ready and excited to welcome back our students in person," Superintendent Francisc Child's 'hot car' death in Fairfax Co. is painful reminder for all parents 08/11/2021 11:48am • The death of a 5-year-old boy in Fairfax County, Virginia, Tuesday served as a painful reminder of the dangers of hot vehicles as temperatures continue to soar above 90 degrees this week. Investigators said a parent had brought the child to his home in Springfield along with other siblings. Fo 'Some people will vote with their pocketbooks': DC fitness club takes 'proof of vaccine' stand 08/11/2021 07:54am • A D.C. health club, VIDA Fitness, is implementing a "proof of vaccination" requirement — and the club's founder tells WTOP some members have asked what took so long. "We believe that the best way to get past this pandemic is get everybody vaccinated," said David von Storch. He, and a coalition With help from CASA, Md. tenants file court claims seeking end to high water bills and unhealthy living conditions 08/10/2021 09:30am • Erwin Rodas, a Bedford Station resident and plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging conditions at the property, says his bathroom is in bad shape and needs repair. (Maryland Matters/Rosanne Skirble) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up 7 things to consider before buying a vacation home 08/10/2021 09:20am • Once you're closing on the vacation home you've just bought, you may actually need a vacation. In other words, if you're pondering purchasing a vacation home, it's quite a process, and there's a lot to think about first. But if you ultimately decide to go for it, you aren't alone. According to th How to protect your heart in the heat 08/10/2021 12:00am • Summer's searing heat and humidity can not only sap your energy, it can cause a raft of serious potentially fatal health issues. Steamy weather can not only be enervating, it poses serious health risks for many people, says Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, president of the American Heart Association and c TSA: Your full-size shampoos are slowing down the security line at BWI 08/09/2021 04:01pm • These are liquids that were discarded at Philadelphia International Airport but the TSA says they've seen a deluge of liquids at Baltimore Washington International Airport, too. (Courtesy TSA) The Transportation Security Administration is reminding travelers to know the rules as they pack for th DC United midseason review: Hernán Losada soaring in first year at helm 08/09/2021 03:54pm • D.C. United Midseason Review: Hernán Losada soaring in 1st year originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Coming in with low expectations and a new coach for the first time since November 2010, D.C. United's incredible start with Hernán Losada at the helm has checked all the boxes nearÂ