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Winter weather strikes again in DC region, will continue into Thursday 02/10/2021 08:26pm • After a brief respite from winter weather, snow returned to the D.C. region Wednesday, with several inches of accumulation likely to make roads slick for Thursday and Friday commuters. The National Weather Service posted a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the area, effective 7 p.m. Wednesd WSSC on ‘high alert’ after water hack in Florida 02/10/2021 02:15pm • A hacker trying to poison the water supply in the city of Oldsmar, Florida, last week raised new concerns nationwide, but it highlighted a familiar threat within the water industry. "Did this place us on high alert? Absolutely," said David McDonough, director of police and homeland security at th 'Not an ideal rollout': CVS Virginia vaccine launch marred by tech problems 02/09/2021 06:18pm • It was good news when Gov. Ralph Northam announced last week that CVS would be making 26,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines available per week in Virginia, but the program launched early on Tuesday and has led to confusion so far. “Not an ideal rollout,” state vaccination coordinator Dr. Danny Av Long gun restrictions among four Maryland Senate veto overrides 02/09/2021 05:37pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. –– The Maryland Senate overrode four vetoes from Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on Tuesday, including one that would require a licensed firearms dealer to facilitate most transactions involving rifles and shotguns. The four bills that the Senate overrode were part of a slew of legisla House overrides Hogan’s veto of education reform plan, other measures 02/08/2021 09:35pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The House voted Monday to override Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s veto of a multibillion-dollar education reform plan, known as the Bluepr DC launches faith-based coronavirus vaccination partnerships 02/08/2021 04:40pm • D.C. isn't planning to open a mass vaccination site yet, but the District is teaming up with faith-based partners to spread the good word on getting vaccinated against COVID-19. As part of a pilot program, the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church will be D.C.'s first partner, and it will host two v DC Water launches program to provide relief for renters 02/08/2021 10:52am • If you are running behind on your water bill in D.C., you may be able to get assistance — even if you don't typically pay your water bill directly. The first program under "DC Water Cares" aims to help low-income renters whose water bills are reflected in their monthly rent. In the past, low The importance of diversity on a board of directors 02/08/2021 10:39am • This content is sponsored by Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP. Underrepresentation of Black professionals on boards of directors in corporate America has been persistent. In 2019, more than a third of S&P 500 firms had no Black board member, and Black directors comprised only 4% of Rus Record low mortgage rates are losing their punch in DC-area market 02/08/2021 08:33am • Pending and closed home sales in December throughout most of the D.C. region were up double-digits from a year ago. (WTOP/Jeff Clabaugh) Record low mortgage rates have been great for homebuyers, but low rates can only go so far in making homeownership affordable, as steadily rising home prices i Maryland couple struggles with finicky COVID-19 vaccine process 02/07/2021 05:14pm • Vicki Burnham (left) and her husband are both over 65, with her husband, Elliot, having been diagnosed with cancer in January and set to begin chemotherapy in a few weeks. (Courtesy Vicki Burnham) For one Fort Washington, Maryland couple, trying to get their COVID-19 vaccine appointment has been Biden turns to skills that powered his 2020 victory to sell COVID-19 relief 02/07/2021 12:06am • Nearly three weeks into office, President Joe Biden is trying to do what he knows how to do best -- connect with average Americans, letting them know he understands their suffering and offering words of comfort. But instead of doing so quietly on the campaign trail, he's now using those skills to wi Riot aftermath: Still-shaken lawmakers, troops stand guard 02/06/2021 10:25am • WASHINGTON (AP) — On Jan. 6, the U.S. Capitol was besieged by supporters of Donald Trump angered by the then-president's election loss. While lawmakers inside the building were voting to affirm Democrat Joe Biden's win, Trump loyalists were marching to Capitol Hill and breaking in. Five people die Biden says 'no need' for Trump to still receive intel briefings 02/05/2021 11:07pm • ▶ Watch Video: Biden says "no need" for Trump to still receive intel briefings President Joe Biden said he doesn't think former President Trump should continue to receive intelligence briefings, which is up to Mr. Biden's discretion as the commander-in-chief. "CBS Evening News" anchor DC bill would simplify sealing criminal records after arrests without conviction 02/05/2021 11:41am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has introduced a bill that would simplify the sealing of criminal records for some people arrested in the District whose cases were never prosecuted or who were acquitted of the charges. If passed by the D.C. Council, The Second Chance Amendment Act of 2021 would result i 'You're going to be unstoppable': Md. school counselors provide support to students during pandemic 02/04/2021 08:30pm • National School Counselor Week may be coming to a close, but the work of one Montgomery County, Maryland, counselor to help students get set for their futures continues. Bethlehem Beru is the resource counselor at Briggs Chaney Middle School in Silver Spring and the leader of a team of counselors