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Beach bound? Here are the latest coronavirus-related mask requirements 08/06/2021 09:22pm • If you're planning a beach escape, don't forget to pack face masks. Some destinations popular with residents of the D.C. area are requiring masks indoors, and of course, beach town businesses can, too. As of Friday, there are no mask requirements for visitors to Ocean City, Maryland, or Virginia Data Doctors: Mac or Windows for college? 08/06/2021 06:05pm • Q: Should I buy a Windows or Mac laptop for my child’s first year of college? A: It goes without saying that a computer is an essential tool for anyone going to college, but which one is best for your student will depend upon a number of variables. And which one they used at home shouldn’t be DC takes steps to reach residents before federal rental assistance funding expires 08/06/2021 04:23pm • D.C. lawmakers are concerned not enough people are taking advantage of a federal assistance program to help pay rent and utilities as the money runs out in under two months. On Sept. 30, whatever is left of the $130 million D.C. has to offer in federal rental and utility assistance disappears. So Dulles TSA officers stop man with loaded handgun and sword in walking stick 08/06/2021 03:33pm • The handgun recovered by TSA officers at Dulles International Airport on Thursday. (Courtesy Transportation Security Administration) The Transportation Security Administration wants to send a clear message to passengers: No weapons allowed in flight. On Thursday, TSA agents at a security chec Vaccine incentives for DC kids now include giveaways, gift cards, chance to win $25K for college 08/06/2021 02:41pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '8b6c7bf4-2245-437c-b9a9-6c2bfe5e93c3' }).render("714615365ef9e038");}); The push to get D.C. children caught up o No shot, no show: DC theaters to require vaccinations for audience members 08/05/2021 02:57pm • If you're planing on attending a local theater production, you better get vaccinated. An alliance of theaters across the D.C. area announced Thursday that they will require audience members to provide proof of vaccination for all indoor public performances. The venues taking part are some Boil water advisory issued for NE DC neighborhoods 08/05/2021 07:35am • This map shows the impacted areas for the Boil Water Advisory. Click to enlarge. (Courtesy DC Water) A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Northeast D.C., and DC Water says the earliest normal water use can be expected to return is Saturday. The boil water advisory affects 14,000 cu Virginia woman caught with loaded handgun at Reagan National Airport 08/04/2021 01:54pm • A Prince William County, Virginia, woman was caught with a loaded handgun by Transportation Security Administration officers at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday. In a news release, the TSA said the Dumfries woman tried to bring a 9 mm pistol loaded with seven rounds onto her flight. “The d Blood pressure 'barometer' found after 60 years, U.Va. scientists say 08/03/2021 11:19am • Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine say they've found the body's natural blood-pressure barometers — a feat that has escaped scientists for more than 60 years. A news release Tuesday describes the "cellular sensors" as being able to detect subtle changes in blood pressu Spirit, American cancel number of flights at DC-area airports 08/03/2021 09:53am • Two major airlines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, canceled a significant number of D.C.-area flights Tuesday. At BWI Marshall Airport, Spirit canceled 45% of its flights, according to FlightAware. Spirit Airlines told WTOP the airline is working around the clock to get back on track. Rally calls on Prince George's Co. school board to end disputes 08/03/2021 01:21am • Prince George's County, Maryland, pastors, retired school system teachers and principals, community leaders and members of the business community came together at a Monday afternoon rally demanding that the school board resolve its differences for the sake of the children who are set to return to sc Good Samaritans in Stafford rescue toddler who fell out of mom's vehicle 08/02/2021 03:59pm • Talk about being in the right place at the right time: A driver who thought he saw a bag in the road in Stafford County, Virginia, quickly discovered it really was a child who had fallen out of her mother’s vehicle. It happened Saturday about 8:30 p.m. on Plantation Drive, near U.S. Route 17. Md. leaders grapple with federal red tape as they try to distribute rent relief funding 08/01/2021 07:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Throughout the pandemic, the federal government has relied on states and local jurisdictions to quickly get rent relief to tenants — but s 4 dead in 3 Prince George's Co. shootings; 2 critically injured 07/31/2021 09:35am • Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, are investigating three separate shootings in proximity to each other that left four people dead and two critically injured. The first incident happened on Village Green Drive near Barlowe Road in Palmer Park before 10:50 p.m. Friday night. Police sa Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 bridge demolition; closures on DC-295; Metro work on all lines 07/30/2021 07:10am • Work is continuing all around our region during the summer, with thunderstorms in the forecast, too. Metro is doing work on all lines this weekend. And, weather permitting, here is a look at what’s planned for Virginia, the District and Maryland: Roadwork Virginia There are some changes in t