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Basilica of the National Shrine to reopen Monday 06/21/2020 08:56pm • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will reopen Monday after being closed for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Basilica announced in a release. In accordance with Monday's Phase Two reopening in D.C., only 100 people will be allowed in the Basili French protesters decry racism, other systemic injustices 06/21/2020 02:24am • PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of people in protested Saturday in Paris against racism and police violence and in memory of Black men who died following encounters with French police or under suspicious circumstances. The protesters marched to the former home of Lamine Dieng, a 25-year-old Franco-Senega Juneteenth: Athletes and teachers join protest for change 06/19/2020 04:36pm • (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: '1c678bb6-3735-4e2c-af46-81c520f59d8e' }).render("73861535f4492af7");}); Juneteenth marks the date — June 19, PayPal provides crucial capital for small businesses in unprecedented times 06/19/2020 11:16am • “The world fundamentally changed for small businesses” PayPal has played a key role in providing critical capital to countless small businesses during the pandemic, helping them navigate some of the most challenging times in the country’s history. The company has also shown an unwave Loudoun Co. schools plan 2 days in-person, 3 at home to start school year 06/19/2020 08:30am • Assuming Northern Virginia remains in Phase Three of Gov. Ralph Northam's phased reopening after the coronavirus shutdown, students in Loudoun County will likely be in-school two days per week, and participate in distance learning three days per week, according to Superintendent Eric Williams. Th Weekend road and rail work: Metro sees buses replace trains; I-66 stoppages 06/19/2020 01:50am • This weekend, paving is planned in Maryland and D.C., and some drivers may be impacted by work on Interstate 66. Here's what to know about road and rail work this Father's Day weekend. Metro Metro continues to expedite extended work at locations during historically low ridership (down 90-95%). Inspectors canvass Montgomery County before Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening 06/18/2020 10:56am • Heather Detrick speaks with an employee of a hair salon in Montgomery County, Maryland. (Courtesy Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Code Enforcement) As Montgomery County, Maryland, gets ready for Phase Two of its reopening Friday, some county workers are chi Baltimore barbershops help neighbors cope with trauma 06/18/2020 09:15am • BALTIMORE—In most barbershops, you might find posters that show style trends or magazines stacked on tables. But in New Beginnings barbershop, what stands out are student artwork on the walls and stacks of pamphlets promoting art exhibits and health screenings. New Beginnings is not just a plac Unique local gifts for dad this Father's Day 06/18/2020 08:58am • Don't forget dad this Father's Day. Check out these D.C.-area gift ideas and avoid getting stumped. So many local artisans, chefs, restaurants and spirit makers have really creative promotions that any dad would love, especially a picky one. Needless to say, there is a growing list of offering UMD student invents drone to help show homes during the pandemic 06/18/2020 06:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A University of Maryland senior is finding new ways to show homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer science and kinesiology studen DC Jazz Festival From Home streams virtual performances across America 06/18/2020 12:39am • Marshall Keys is just one of the talented musicians who will perform at DC Jazz Fest From Home. (Eva Hambach) Since 2005, the D.C. Jazz Festival has become an annual summer tradition. This year, it's going virtual for nine straight days of music from June 21-29. "We decided back in Mar Prince William County won't seek extension on agreement with ICE set to expire June 30 06/17/2020 10:48pm • After 13 years, Prince William County, Virginia's, agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be allowed to expire June 30. The controversial 287(g) program allows people arrested for crimes to have their immigration status checked at the county jail. It enabled jail staffers to Montgomery County officials detail Phase Two, announce youth jobs program 06/17/2020 03:44pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to enter Phase Two of the lifting of COVID-19 safety regulations on Friday at 5 p.m., but officials on Wednesday emphasized caution as they provided details. Saying the county had seen a “significant reduction in cases last week, per day,” County Executive Maryland COVID-19 positive test rate, hospitalizations fall again 06/17/2020 11:57am • The percentage of COVID-19 tests in Maryland that come back positive has dropped again, and hospitalizations are at their lowest level in more than two months, Gov. Larry Hogan's office said in a statement Wednesday. The state’s positivity rate went down to a rolling seven-day average of 5.81%, Prince William Schools: Up to $42.5 million needed in fall for COVID-19 06/17/2020 07:20am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County School Board Chair Babur Lateef asked the board of county supervisors to dedicate $42.5 million to help the school