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Thousands of students return to school in Frederick Co. 08/17/2022 11:00am • About 45,000 students returned to the classroom Wednesday morning in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick was the first Maryland county to return to school. Several Northern Virginia school districts, including Stafford, Fauquier and Spotsylvania counties, began their 2022-2023 academic year ear Even popular restaurants around DC are still struggling 08/16/2022 08:30pm • Local restaurants that barely got by at the height of the pandemic are now facing even bigger struggles. Many say they may not make it, and even the really popular restaurants are struggling. Armand's Pizza was just voted by WTOP listeners as best pie in the region, and owner Chris Sappe says he NHL announces COVID-19 protocols for 2022-23 season 08/16/2022 06:32pm • NHL announces COVID-19 protocols for 2022-23 season originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced their COVID-19 protocols for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.The protocols note that both the U.S. and Canada have travel quarantine restrictions that Miyares on armed officers in schools: 'The more we have, the better' 08/16/2022 03:25pm • As Virginia's elementary, middle and high school students begin the 2022-2023 year, Attorney General Jason Miyares said safety and security are at the top of his -- and parents' -- list of priorities. "You're entrusting that school, when you drop that child off, to keep the most precious thing in CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield strives for better health outcomes through public health 08/16/2022 01:59pm • This content is sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Public health jumped to the forefront of our minds after the coronavirus pandemic emerged and upended all of our lives, but that isn't the only reason that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has decided to prioritize the iss What college students should know about monkeypox as they return to campus 08/16/2022 08:06am • As college and university students return to campus, hopeful of a return to "normal" with COVID-19 cases lessening in severity, public health experts want to make sure young adults help prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus. "A college environment certainly can be a high-risk environment for How Important Are SAT, ACT Scores in College Admissions? 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Taking the SAT or ACT is often a source of stress for students, as some spend weeks or months prepping to try to earn a score high enough to land at their ideal college. But now, many schools are placing less emphasis on these standardized test scores in the admissions process and are instead focusi What Is a Notarized Document -- and Where Can I Get Something Notarized? 08/15/2022 08:00pm • Individuals buying a home, adopting a child, completing estate planning documents such as wills and advanced health care directives, or completing any number of legal procedures may find themselves in need of a notary. Access to notarization has changed in recent years as more states have embraced r Mobile vaccine clinic for DC students rolls out Tuesday 08/15/2022 01:10pm • With the first day of school about two weeks away, kids in D.C. have an opportunity to get those necessary vaccinations. MedStar Georgetown Community Pediatrics and DC Health are rolling out the Kids Mobile Medical Clinic/Ronald McDonald Care Mobile on Tuesdays this month to provide required back Survey details the pandemic's effect on kids' mental health 08/15/2022 12:23pm • During the height of the pandemic, everything from school sports and activities to play dates and playgrounds were on hold for children, and a survey from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows what it’s meant for kids' mental health. The survey found that the number of kids ages 3 to 17 strugglin Arlington Co. ends its COVID-19 emergency 08/15/2022 10:53am • The COVID-19 local emergency has officially ended in Arlington County, Virginia. The declaration was issued over two years ago, on March 13, 2020, to help the county in its response and help it shift to virtual operations. More Health News More Coronavirus News More Arlington New Prince George's Co. native to debut independent film made during pandemic 08/15/2022 05:03am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. During the pandemic, Prince George’s County, Maryland, native Shawn Cosby said she was tired of watching TV and didn't want to "stan Prince William Co. schools won't require masks or conduct contract tracing under new COVID protocols 08/14/2022 10:52am • As nearby counties gear up for the new school year, officials share more information on updated COVID-19 guidelines. Prince William County schools in Virginia will no longer conduct contact tracing or case investigation, according to a news release. More Education News More Local N Florida students return to schools reshaped by DeSantis' anti-'woke' education agenda 08/13/2022 09:02am • After 15 years teaching second and third grade at Burney Elementary, a 350-student school 30 minutes outside Tampa, Emily Lee set up her classroom this month to welcome three- and four-year-olds for pre-K. It's a change she has embraced, she said, a chance to get kids on the right path in their educ Prince George's Co. public schools return to mandatory mask policy 08/12/2022 02:51pm • Prince George's County public schools are requiring masks again ahead of the new academic year, citing the spread of a highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron subvariant. The Maryland school district said Friday that it had returned to a mandatory mask policy in all schools and facilities until furthe