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Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau: Why everyone is talking about golf's new rivalry 06/17/2021 02:57am • It began with a look of pure annoyance and frustration, spiraled into a meme and then a beer company got involved. Yes, everybody is talking about the ongoing spat between golfers Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. A video clip of Koepka losing his train of thought "hearing that bulls**t" as De Montgomery Co.'s Animal Services and Adoption Center to fully resume operations 06/16/2021 09:02pm • Those in charge of running Montgomery County's animal shelter and adoption system plan to reopen full services this weekend. Starting Sunday, the county's Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood will start allowing the public to visit the shelter in person. The center is operated by the Montgomery Co. considers bill allowing gym pools to operate without lifeguards 06/16/2021 04:25pm • A proposed bill in Montgomery County, Maryland, would allow fitness club pools to run without lifeguards. It would get rid of the current requirement that all pools with a surface area greater than 2,500 square feet have a lifeguard present. Andrea Mansfield, representing the six L.A. Fitness Lawmakers extend Open Streets program through the summer in Montgomery County 06/16/2021 04:18pm • The pandemic forced local governments to rethink how their residents use public space, and Montgomery County, Maryland, lawmakers have decided to extend the program that closes some streets to traffic. County Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to continue the Open Streets program, which cr Va. gets $30.6 million from CDC to address COVID-19 inequities 06/16/2021 02:03pm • Virginia has been awarded a total of $30.6 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address the health inequities created, and uncovered, by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Virginia Department of Health spokeswoman told WTOP the money will be used for a variety of priorities to hel Hogan announces $10M for Md. live entertainment venues, promoters 06/16/2021 12:43pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the award of a total of $10 million in aid to 65 live entertainment venues and promoters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to move forward in our recovery, I am proud to announce more support for these entertainment businesses an Virginia to end pandemic-related early release for prisoners 06/16/2021 12:06pm • Virginia will soon halt its early release of inmates due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state department of corrections said Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Corrections’ authority to grant early release ends at midnight on July 1. According to a news release, 2,114 inmates have been 'Diamond' rush on tiny village likely to end in disappointment 06/16/2021 09:46am • ▶ Watch Video: South African village is scene of diamond rush style influx after crystal type stone discovered Johannesburg, South Africa — A tiny village in South Africa has been overrun by thousands of people searching for diamonds. The crowds poured in after a man reported findin Questions to ask before writing a living will 06/16/2021 08:30am • Creating a living will -- in conjunction with a health care proxy and other estate planning documents -- can be critical for protecting loved ones and ensuring medical wishes are followed. These basic estate planning documents can be useful for someone young and healthy as well as for older indiv DC wants visitors to experience more of District than just fireworks 06/16/2021 07:44am • Now that crowds will return to the National Mall for Fourth of July fireworks, the District of Columbia is hoping visitors will do a bit more exploring. "Folks know Washington, but we want them to experience D.C.," said D.C. Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio. W 'An isolated world' — LGBTQ youth battle mental health issues during pandemic 06/16/2021 04:10am • The isolation of COVID-19 lockdowns brought about a nearly 30% increase in demand for mental health services throughout the country. But for LGBTQ youth, the isolation and anxiety from the last year has only exacerbated preexisting mental health battles. In 2020, 42% of young LGBTQ people — inc Long-running high school quiz show 'It's Academic' gets new sponsors 06/15/2021 09:34pm • There's Saturday morning cartoons, but for the D.C. area, there's also "It's Academic," which has been showcasing smart kids from local high schools for more than 60 years. And with new sponsors, it hopes to keep on doing just that. D.C. philanthropist David M. Rubenstein is the show's new title $83M for Md. utilities to cover overdue gas and electric bills 06/15/2021 08:12pm • Tens of millions of dollars in state funding was allocated to utility companies in Maryland to help struggling customers who fell behind on their bills during the pandemic. The Maryland Public Service Commission allocated $83 million through the RELIEF Act that Gov. Larry Hogan signed earlier thi Advocates continue efforts to close vaccine gap for Latino communities in Md. 06/15/2021 05:46pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Last May, the University of Maryland’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health started clinical trials to test vaccine candidates Gov. Hogan: Md. state of emergency will end July 1 06/15/2021 01:55pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency will end on Thursday, July 1. Masks will not be required in "any settings, anywhere," Hogan said during a news conference Tuesday. This includes schools, day camps and child care facilities. Private businesses will still