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Md. health dept. procurement chief fired in midst of Korean test kit controversy 12/07/2020 08:53am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The former head of procurement for the Maryland Department of Health said he was forced into retirement without explanation, months after We're going to learn a lot about Alex Smith when he faces the Steelers 12/06/2020 10:16pm • We're going to learn a lot about Alex Smith in Pittsburgh originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAlex Smith's 2020 has consisted of a lot of box-checking during his return from that traumatic leg injury he infamously suffered two seasons ago.Participate in an NFL training camp again? Check St. Nick may have inspired Santa, but his own story is very inspiring 12/06/2020 01:11am • Every year on Dec. 6, many children across Europe and the U.S. will wake up and eagerly dash to their holiday stockings, or even their shoes, to see what treats St. Nick dropped into them. For the families who observe the Christian feast day of Saint Nicholas, it's an annual tradition for the par 'SNL' returns with 'Rudy Giuliani' and his witnesses contesting the election 12/06/2020 12:23am • In its first episode since the 2020 presidential election, "Saturday Night Live" returned with Kate McKinnon playing Rudy Giuliani as he tried to overturn the election results. The opening sketch of the NBC variety show had McKinnon's Giuliani at a hearing in Michigan, presenting witnesses with t Fairfax Co. house fire leaves three people displaced 12/05/2020 11:16pm • A fire at a Fairfax County, Virginia, home destroyed most of its garage and displaced three people Saturday night. The fire occurred at a house on Dranes Tavern Drive near the NOVA Parks Headquarters in Fairfax Station. Fire and EMS spokesman Bill Delaney said crews were alerted to the fire at 8: Family of murdered Army officer Richard Collins will receive retroactive death benefits 12/04/2020 09:41pm • Richard Collins III was fatally stabbed on the campus of University of Maryland in May 2017, two days after being commissioned as a U.S. Army officer, but he was not buried with military honors. On Friday, Maryland lawmakers — Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Steny Hoyer and Anth Md. COVID-19 squad investigates quarantine-breakers — and, yes, they can arrest you 12/04/2020 05:31pm • Being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and complying with restrictions largely comes down to personal responsibility. But, in Maryland, COVID-19-positive individuals who put others at risk can be arrested. About twice a week, Maryland State Police are asked to investigate whether someone who Dry trees, candles, frayed lights: DC Fire officials share holiday safety tips 12/04/2020 03:52pm • Dry pine branches, frayed Christmas lights and unattended candles all pose a high risk for house fires despite their holiday appeal, according to D.C. Fire officials. This year, as families plan to change their holiday plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic, D.C. Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Tony Data Doctors: How to report package shipping scams 12/04/2020 01:48pm • Q: Why am I getting so many fake package delivery email messages, and where can I report them? The holiday season has traditionally been a time when scammers ramp up their efforts and focus on interactions that seem normal for this time of year. Our collective transition from purchasing gifts Presto's Picks: Senior days for Navy & Virginia, lack of flexibility for the College Football Playoff 12/04/2020 05:41am • College football's season like none other wraps up over the next month with a "Closing Month" that used to be November's domain. (As we know December is traditionally "Conference Championship, Army-Navy, and Why are there so many bowls? Month"). And to put it mildly, the final weeks of the season ha Montgomery Co. alters coronavirus testing sites as colder weather sets in 12/03/2020 02:58pm • With the arrival of winter, Montgomery County health officials are working to ready coronavirus testing centers for frigid temperatures. While many appreciated the safety and convenience of being tested at outdoor drive-through testing sites, the shift towards freezing weather will bring some of As his 51st session approaches, Md. Sen. Mike Miller vows to 'fully participate' despite cancer 12/03/2020 08:42am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland legislature’s 2021 session will look and feel unlike any session of the modern era. Lawmakers will sit at desks that hav COVID-19 has thrown costs and benefits at state’s fledgling health agencies 12/02/2020 08:25pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. While the COVID-19 pandemic has posed its fair share of challenges, it’s also opened the eyes of tens of thousands of uninsured Maryland Initial findings released after Metro train separation near Glenmont 12/02/2020 11:56am • Metro officials released their first batch of findings Wednesday after cars on a Metro Red Line train separated Nov. 24 in a tunnel near Glenmont station in Maryland's Montgomery County. According to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, the WMSC, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au Scott Brooks says Wizards' starting small forward competition is 'wide open' 12/01/2020 09:04pm • Scott Brooks says Wizards' starting SF competition is 'wide open' originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonScott Brooks confirmed what most expected about his starting lineup on Monday, that the backcourt is set with John Wall and Bradley Beal, and that Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bry