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Fairfax Co. fire caused by gas leak sent flames 70 feet into the air, sent 3 to hospital 02/04/2021 04:36pm • The fire sent three gas company workers to the hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.(Courtesy Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department) A gas line fire in the Springfield area of Fairfax County, Virginia, Wednesday afternoon sent flames shooting 50 to 70 feet int Vaccine hunters: DC region's residents helping others sign up for COVID-19 appointments 02/04/2021 04:51am • COVID-19 vaccines are hard to come by, and some D.C.-area locals are helping to connect supply with demand. The coronavirus pandemic has created a new type of social network: They call themselves the vaccine hunters. Sometimes they work alone, other times in groups. They’re online for hou Hogan’s State of the State: More resilient than ever 02/03/2021 09:41pm • Watch the State of the State address: This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) touted the state’s vaccine plan and urged state lawmakers to q National Park Service now requiring visitors to wear masks 02/02/2021 07:30pm • You might need to wear a mask the next time you visit the National Mall. In an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, the National Park Service announced Tuesday that visitors are required to wear a mask at any park-service-managed building or land. Any time visitors are inside a historic PHOTOS: Snow blankets DC area 02/02/2021 10:53am • The worst of the snow for the D.C. region is over, though we’re not out of the woods quite yet. Still, the storm did create some picturesque scenes. Check them out below. 7 ways hotels are changing because of coronavirus 02/02/2021 12:00am • In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, hotels were forced to adapt their policies to keep both guests and employees safe. While some of these new practices -- like extending benefits for hotel rewards programs -- are short-term solutions to an emergency, several adjustments are part of the hotel i 50 best hotels in US 02/02/2021 12:00am • From seaside resorts to glamorous urban hotels, these unique properties are the best in the country. With such a wide array of luxurious urban hotels, boutique lodges and beachfront resorts to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to travel. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. U Sundance flicks to stream this week from the comfort of your home 02/01/2021 02:46pm • toggle audio on and off change volume 2 mass vaccination sites to open in Maryland later this week 02/01/2021 01:31pm • Two mass vaccination sites will open in Maryland later this week — now the state just needs the COVID-19 vaccines to dispense for them. Gov. Larry Hogan said in a statement Monday that the first two in a series of mass vaccination sites would open Friday — at the Baltimore Convention Center a Do detox teas really work? 02/01/2021 12:00am • At the beginning of a new year, it seems that many people will try anything to lose weight. Some of those ideas fade long before spring arrives, yet there are others that seem to last year-round. One example are detox teas. Besides being popular in the weight loss community, there are also health Snow cute!: National Zoo's Giant Pandas take full advantage of winter weather 01/31/2021 04:40pm • (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: '83c08b7c-662c-425f-8a59-7fafe1bb3c16' }).render("6996153659527ce9");}); The first snow in Washington, D.C., in ne Winter storm disrupts COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in DC region 01/31/2021 03:40pm • The winter storm dropping snow across the D.C. region is impacting a number of COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in the D.C. area. Multiple COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1 and may be canceled at sites on Feb. 2 due to winter weather conditions. Thos Tips on getting your car ready for snow and how to drive in wintry weather 01/29/2021 11:37pm • With some big snowfall expected this weekend, AAA Mid-Atlantic is getting its crews ready to help members who encounter trouble on the road, and offering some tips so people don't find themselves stranded. “We get everything; we get the vehicles that are sliding around; we get the vehicles that How a young DC law student got vaccinated against COVID-19 01/29/2021 06:00pm • (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: 'f99df5c3-5747-4f40-a827-e015c25f4424' }).render("15561536cad3a175");}); A law student shopping at a D.C. grocery 25 ways to stay warm this winter that won't break the bank 01/29/2021 08:20am • A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we're newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its curveballs, but one winter challenge may be staying warm if you can't afford or are cutting back on indoor heating. Since we still need to prevent spreading the co