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Montgomery Co. schools 'working around the clock' to maintain in-person instruction 12/20/2021 03:44pm • There's no interest in migrating to virtual instruction unless absolutely necessary for public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the system's interim superintendent. "I called this press conference today to reiterate my intention to do everything in my power to keep our school People are already hitting the roads and airports for the holidays 12/20/2021 01:59pm • Crowds at Reagan National Airport Dec. 20, 2021. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) At Reagan National Airport, Monday morning saw long security lines and thousands of passengers dropping off large bags, no doubt stuffed with Christmas presents to share with friends and family. AAA estimates around 110 million p 'Rapid increase' in demand for COVID testing 12/20/2021 01:37pm • If you need a COVID-19 test immediately, don't be surprised if you have to wait in longer lines or have a more difficult time finding a testing kit at a pharmacy. Demand is through the roof across the board for PCR testing, rapid tests and at-home kits. "We're seeing more and more folks wantin WTOP FAQ: Going home for the holidays during COVID-19 12/20/2021 12:51pm • As COVID-19 cases climb in the U.S., holiday travelers are looking for guidance on how to celebrate the season without catching or spreading the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance on how to ensure your family can count on you to be home for the holidays. Here's Crow, Warren, Booker test positive for breakthrough COVID-19 12/20/2021 12:14pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. senators and a third lawmaker say they have tested positive for COVID-19 after having been vaccinated, as the nation deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant. U.S. Rep. Jason Crow is the latest to announce he has tested positive. In a Bowser reinstates indoor mask mandate for DC 12/20/2021 11:52am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she is reinstating the District's indoor mask mandate and declared a state of emergency. "I will reinstate a citywide mask order," Bowser said during a briefing, and added that the city plans expanded testing during the winter surge of COVID-19. Bowser Hogan tests positive for COVID-19 12/20/2021 10:19am • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tested positive for COVID-19 during a rapid test Monday morning. He confirmed the tests results with a PCR test on Monday night. This morning, as part of my regular testing routine, I received a positive rapid test for COVID-19. I have been vaccinated and boosted, and I 48 test positive for COVID on world's biggest cruise ship 12/20/2021 06:55am • Despite stringent measures supposed to keep ocean cruises Covid-free, operator Royal Caribbean says at least 48 people on board one of its ships that docked in Miami at the weekend have tested positive for the virus. The Symphony of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship, was carrying more tha Virginia eyes January launch for test-to-stay pilot program in schools 12/20/2021 03:55am • Virginia’s largest school system has asked state officials to participate in a yet-to-be-announced coronavirus testing pilot program that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed Friday. A spokeswoman for Fairfax County Public Schools said the district has requested to participat Maryland Gov. Hogan 'not considering' new COVID-19 lockdowns 12/19/2021 11:25pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he has no plans to reimpose pandemic lockdowns amid concerns over surging infection rates. In a conversation with Fox News anchor Bret Baier aired Sunday, Hogan underscored that his administration would be focusing on COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths. Al 3 DC public schools go virtual after surge in COVID cases 12/19/2021 08:21pm • D.C. education officials announced Sunday that three public schools will transition to virtual learning through the start of winter break due to surging COVID-19 cases. Students at McKinley Tech High School, Turner Elementary School and Bard High School Early College DC will learn virtually this 10 Financial Aid Tips for College Students 12/19/2021 07:00pm • With the cost of college on the rise -- in-state tuition and fees at public National Universities jumped 211% over the last 20 years -- many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for postsecondary education and are seeking financial aid tips. Financial aid falls under two How Competitive Will the 2022 Law School Admissions Cycle Be? 12/19/2021 07:00pm • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post. I heard that last year the law school admissi Hogan: No plans for new lockdown orders in Maryland 12/19/2021 02:20pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he isn’t planning to issue any new lockdown orders despite his concerns about a surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Hogan told “Fox News Sunday” anchor Bret Baier that the state is trying to provide more support for hospitals Wizards game at Brooklyn on Tuesday postponed due to Nets' COVID-19 outbreak 12/19/2021 02:09pm • Wizards-Nets game Tuesday postponed due to COVID-19 originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonNow 31 games into their 2021-22 regular season schedule, the Wizards have had their first game postponed due to an outbreak of the coronavirus. This time, however, it's not their team that was directly af