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University System of Maryland said remote learning and in-person classes to return in fall 05/30/2020 07:24am • The University System of Maryland, which oversees schools such as the University of Maryland College Park, is giving you a glimpse at how things will change the system's "new normal" brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. “Our universities are committed to offering the best academic experience Annual report shows Va. homicides, hate crimes increased in 2019 05/30/2020 04:37am • Homicides and reported hate crimes increased in Virginia last year. That's according to a comprehensive annual report released by the Virginia State Police that details crime in counties, cities and towns all around the Commonwealth. Homicides were up 9.5% in Virginia last year, even though vi Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus 05/29/2020 10:22am • The release of a boundaries study from Montgomery County, home to Maryland's largest school district, has been pushed back by half a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Montgomery County Board of Education voted Thursday to delay the release of its school boundaries report. The study wil When will Maryland courts reopen? Top judge details what will happen and when 05/29/2020 05:06am • In a briefing to Maryland state lawmakers Thursday, the state's top judge described the months-long phased approach that will be used to gradually reopen courthouses. Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, said full jury trials are not expected to resume for about Checking on your mental health is important in times like these — and the Wizards know it 05/29/2020 04:03am • (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: '26bcbc70-0a66-45b3-a560-2f87f6bbed03' }).render("30961535fe88ce10");}); On the court, NBA players can do what mos Tips for approaching loved ones who appear to be struggling during pandemic 05/29/2020 01:34am • Helping people cope with coronavirus related concerns, the Crisis Text Line found that the top three issues for people now involve anxiety, depression and relationships. “There’s science behind what we do, and so we can see what works in taking people from a hot moment to a cool calm,” Cris DC United players will soon be able to return to practice — with some restrictions 05/28/2020 10:07pm • (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: 'b09b18f8-5ba7-48ea-ab57-544dc901bd53' }).render("836615367ca8678a");}); With a training base in Virginia as an op Maryland's positive COVID-19 test rate drops as testing sites increase 05/28/2020 12:41pm • Maryland's percent of positive COVID-19 testing in all its counties. (Courtesy Maryland Department of Health) Maryland's positivity rate for COVID-19 testing has dropped to 12.4%, with Prince George's and Montgomery counties also seeing steep drops in positive results, Gov. Larry Hogan announced YouTube partners with Cannes, Toronto, Tribeca, Sundance for Global Film Fest 05/28/2020 12:35am • YouTube is patterning with 21 film festivals to present the We Are One: Global Film Fest. (YouTube) The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into film festival season, including the cancellation of South By Southwest in March, Tribeca in April and Cannes in May. As a result, 21 inter Want to reopen safely? Use automation 05/27/2020 12:07pm • This content is sponsored by Appian. As the country begins to move toward easing restrictions due to the pandemic, and reopening workspaces and public gathering places, opinions are mixed and people are scared. The risk of resurgence in the rate of infections from the coronavirus is a real danger Megabus to resume some DC service June 1 05/27/2020 12:05pm • Megabus will reopen routes between New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and D.C. on a limited schedule starting on June 1. The company laid out its plans to restart routes that connect D.C. with New York after canceling trips in and out of the state in March. “We are committed to providing Why now is the time to embrace video games for kids 05/27/2020 03:42am • Before the pandemic, video games were a weekend-only activity in our house, allowed for one hour a day, Saturday and Sunday. It was a compromise that worked for our family. My 7-year-old had a chance to dig in to his favorite games, and we parents felt like we were putting reasonable limits on an Watch new Acela train travel at 160 mph 05/26/2020 10:30am • A look at the new Acela fleet. (Courtesy Alstom SA 2017) Train manufacturer Alstom continues advanced testing of Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, reaching another milestone with the first Acela prototype completing a test run at Transportation Technology Center near Pueblo, Colorado, traveling at spe New commemorative sneakers honor DC-area Tuskegee Airman 05/25/2020 11:45am • While vintage Air Jordan shoes have been getting a lot of attention recently, you might want to check out another pair of sneakers honoring a different African American hero. A new pair of shoes honors retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen. The 100-year-ol Corona with Lyme? Warmer weather means it's time to be tick aware 05/25/2020 03:32am • As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests with no respect for social distance. Forget staying 6 feet apart: Ticks go for blood in the hardest-to-reach places on the human body. Many of those ticks are infected with Lyme disease. The illness, which was first i