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Delta variant forcing officials to rethink COVID measures, even for the vaccinated 06/29/2021 06:46am • The more dangerous and more transmissible Delta variant has spread to nearly every state in the US, feeding health experts' concern over potential Covid-19 spikes in the fall. The variant was first identified in India and is now considered a variant of concern by the US Centers for Disease Contro Millions of jobs and a shortage of applicants: Welcome to the new economy 06/29/2021 05:43am • There's a problem at James Hook's chicken farms, and it has nothing to do with poultry. P.D. Hook, a hatchery that supplies one third of the chickens sold in the United Kingdom, should be humming along as the economy roars back to life. But the company is short about 40 farm workers, double the u Unvaccinated Marylanders account for nearly all recent deaths, health chief says 06/29/2021 05:09am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Marylanders who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 account for nearly all of the state’s recent coronavirus infections, hospital Montgomery Co.'s mass vaccination site is closing, but other options remain 06/28/2021 08:13pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is in the process of shutting down its COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Montgomery College in Germantown, but an alternate will still be available nearby. The vaccination program that was housed at the Montgomery College site will be shifted to the Upcounty Regional Coronavirus vaccines to be offered during Merriweather Post Pavilion concerts 06/28/2021 03:50pm • Concertgoers can get coronavirus vaccines at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland starting July 3. It's part of a partnership between the Howard County Health Department and the county's Fire and Rescue Services. Nurses from the fire department's Mobile Integrated Community Health Team and t Want $51? DC will pay you to help people get vaccinated 06/28/2021 03:11pm • D.C. said Monday that people who help unvaccinated friends, family and neighbors make a plan to get vaccinated and accompany them to a vaccination site can receive a $51 VISA gift card. It's being done through D.C.'s Take the Shot program, starting Tuesday. The news comes days after Patrick As Hogan announces plan to revitalize Md. storefronts emptied by pandemic 06/28/2021 12:30pm • Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that the state has seen 13 months of consecutive job growth, but stressed more has to be done. Monday marked the launch of Project Restore, a $25 million initiative aimed at revitalizing vacant storefronts in downtown areas and along main streets across the state From death penalty to releasing balloons: Virginia laws that go into effect July 1 06/28/2021 12:00pm • On Thursday, July 1, several new laws go into effect in Virginia, reflecting the priorities of Democratic lawmakers — in particular a House of Delegates that  flipped in 2019 — as well as Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam. The Free Lance-Star laid out some of the most contentious bills that will Hook Hall ends free meal distributions for restaurant workers 06/28/2021 08:45am • In another sign that D.C.’s restaurant industry is on the mend, Hook Hall has decided it is time to end its free meal distribution to struggling restaurant workers: Monday is the final day for it. The beer hall and events space established Hook Hall Helps with the Restaurant Association of Metr Tips for workers uncomfortable with returning to the office 06/28/2021 04:30am • More businesses are having workers return to the office, and some people might be uncomfortable with that. A D.C.-area doctor has advice for how to cope with that returning-to-work anxiety. “This is a stressful situation to get back, post-pandemic, to work," Dr. Sunil Budhrani said. "It’s imp MARC fares bumped $1 06/28/2021 04:00am • Fares for MARC and Commuter Bus are up by $1 in Maryland because of legislation passed by the General Assembly. The change went into effect Sunday. Under the state's 2013 law, the mandated increase had been scheduled for 2020, but was delayed through an executive order by Gov. Larry Hogan due Fairfax Co. gears up for school year with few coronavirus restrictions 06/27/2021 07:50pm • The largest school system in the D.C. area is planning to welcome students back this fall with all in-person learning and minimal coronavirus restrictions. Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent Scott Brabrand said he's ready to get students back in schools, and said he thinks it will be pr Why you should still get tested for all STDs on National HIV Testing Day 06/27/2021 09:37am • Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing, and one doctor said other sexually transmitted diseases shouldn't be ignored. The coronavirus pandemic brought about a significant decrease in HIV testing and a significant increase in STD cases, ac COVID-19 fast-tracked existing retail industry trends, report finds 06/26/2021 09:30pm • The COVID-19 pandemic altered many aspects of life, including the retail industry and consumer behaviors. But that doesn't mean the impact was entirely negative. According to a new report from the National League of Cities, the pandemic fast-tracked existing industry trends. The report highlights Catholics obliged to attend Sunday Masses again starting this weekend 06/26/2021 04:48pm • Area Catholics who haven't set foot in a church in more than a year are being asked to return. As was announced by area bishops a few weeks ago, the dispensation from the in-person weekly obligation is lifted as of this weekend. It was kind of a shock to the system back in March 2020, when Cat