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9 out of 10 unvaccinated Virginians reluctant to get COVID-19 vaccine 08/11/2021 01:33pm • Many new COVID-19 cases have been among people who are not vaccinated, and in Virginia, while at least 69% of adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine, health care workers say they're still facing some obstacles when it comes to changing that. A new poll shows nine out of 10 unvaccin Capital One bumps return to the office by 2 months 08/11/2021 01:26pm • Tysons, Virginia-based Capital One Financial joins a growing list of large companies that are pushing back their return to the office plans for U.S. employees because of the spread of coronavirus delta variant infections, delaying its call back by two months. Capital One has 10,000 employees in t 'Some people will vote with their pocketbooks': DC fitness club takes 'proof of vaccine' stand 08/11/2021 07:54am • A D.C. health club, VIDA Fitness, is implementing a "proof of vaccination" requirement — and the club's founder tells WTOP some members have asked what took so long. "We believe that the best way to get past this pandemic is get everybody vaccinated," said David von Storch. He, and a coalition DC-area entertainment venues to require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test 08/10/2021 09:45pm • The operator of the D.C.-area's most prominent venues said guests would need to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 test to be allowed to attend its shows. I.M.P. said in a news release that its venues have been closed for 17 months due to the pandemic, and it will do "everything i DC schools chancellor offers student distancing, quarantining guidelines 08/10/2021 06:42pm • The D.C. schools chancellor is offering parents a better idea of what to expect when it comes to social distancing and quarantining when class starts Aug. 30. As D.C. makes a push to get kids ages 12 and older vaccinated with incentives, such as scholarship money and prizes, the head of D.C. Publ Howard Co. urges parents to get eligible kids vaccinated, cautions of potential delta disruption 08/10/2021 01:46pm • Officials in Howard County, Maryland, are encouraging parents to get eligible school-age children vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the school year starting later this month, saying vaccines provide the best protection even against the more infectious delta strain of the virus. In the words of Popular Howard County park to get $7.3M facelift 08/10/2021 12:55pm • A popular park in Howard County, Maryland, recently received funding to undergo some major renovations. The county is using $7.3 million of state money to renovate the west side of Centennial Park in Ellicott City. Renovations include replacements for rusted lighting, the conversion of three b Mask it up! Popular Va. ska festival set to skank, seeks to extend reach 08/10/2021 12:38pm •  A perennially popular Virginia-based music festival is attempting to expand its reach, as the recent surge in coronavirus cases threatens the just-reopened live music industry. "The Supernova International Ska Festival is dedicated to the music of ska, which is a precursor to reggae, which Bowser mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all DC government workers, teachers 08/10/2021 11:32am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Tuesday that all District government employees must get vaccinated against COVID-19 as cases continue to rise in the region. That includes contractors, interns and grantees, as well as all D.C. Public Schools teachers and staff. They have until Sept. 19 to be full FAQ: Pediatrician on what risks school children face from COVID-19 delta variant 08/10/2021 08:37am • The timing isn't great. As school kids head back to classrooms for in-person learning five days a week, the nation — including the D.C. region — is seeing an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases attributed to the more infectious delta variant. WTOP asked pediatrician John Farr Virginia lawmakers approve budget for COVID-19 relief money 08/09/2021 10:36pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to a spending plan for most of the state's $4.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief money. The budget includes funding for initiatives aimed at helping small businesses, increasing broadband access and replenishing the state's Need legal help? Maryland AG issues alert on pandemic evictions 08/09/2021 04:25pm • After the Biden administration issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in areas where the coronavirus is surging, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has issued a consumer alert reminding residents to be aware of their rights, because the protections could shift depending on the virus's s 'It's more emotional for us' -- kindergarten parents on 1st day of school in Stafford County 08/09/2021 12:45pm • John and Najae take video as their daughter enters Widewater Elementary School, in Stafford, Virginia, for her first day of kindergarten. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) The first day of kindergarten brings a jumble of emotions for parents in any year. In 2021, all the feels are intensified. Monday, J PHOTOS: Olympics closing ceremony 08/09/2021 10:22am • The Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, were an often surreal mixed bag for Japan and for the world. The games glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday night. Here are photos from the closing cerem Pediatricians 'absolutely concerned' as COVID-19 cases nearly double among kids 08/09/2021 09:54am • The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics isn't happy with vaccination rates among youngsters and said doctors are “absolutely concerned” about rising cases of COVID-19 among adolescents. Speaking during a webinar hosted Aug. 4 by the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project, D