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'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 How the Pandemic Has Impacted Care for Other Health Conditions 06/16/2021 12:00am • Dr. Megan Ranney Title: Emergency physician at Rhode Island Hospital and associate dean of public health at Brown University Location: East Greenwich, Rhode Island As an emergency room physician, Ranney sees how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the diagnosis and treatment of patients with other 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 Montgomery Co. planning 'drawdown' of Germantown mass vaccination site 06/15/2021 01:25pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, officials say they plan to meet later this week to discuss plans for phasing out the county's COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Germantown campus of Montgomery College as they pivot to more pop-up vaccine opportunities amid slowing demand for shots. The county sti July 4 fireworks are a go for the National Mall 06/15/2021 01:15pm • Fireworks for the Fourth of July are a go on the National Mall. "We are very excited to announce that, once again, the National Park Service will host the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall," NPS spokesman Mike Litterst told WTOP. Litterst said the show will go Best children's hospitals 2021-22: honor roll and overview 06/15/2021 12:00am • The annual U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals rankings, now in their 15th year, offer guidance to parents seeking the best place for their very sick child. The top 50 medical centers are ranked in 10 specialties, including pediatric cancer, pediatric cardiology & heart surgery and pediatric ort Can New International Students Take Online Classes? 06/15/2021 12:00am • Before the coronavirus pandemic, international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities were allowed to take just one online class per term. Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government allowed more flexibility to enroll in multiple online classes, and these rules were recently extended. But for Leverage Online Channels for Premed Activities 06/15/2021 12:00am • Social media is not only a rich source of information, but premedical students can also use online platforms to create awareness about health issues. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health information has constantly been disseminated through online channels. As a result, the public has become How to Come Out of Mortgage Forbearance 06/15/2021 12:00am • Mortgage forbearance offered much-needed relief to millions of homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic, but now many borrowers are leaving the programs. The CARES Act established forbearance programs last year for federally backed mortgages, but private lenders and servicers often provided their Prince George's County's summer school programs look to address student needs 06/14/2021 11:15pm • The school system in Prince George's County's, Maryland, stayed in a virtual learning format longer than other jurisdictions in the rest of the state. Now, it is offering summer classes to do more than just address "learning loss." Dr. Kia McDaniel, director of curriculum and instruction for Prin Montgomery Co. leaders urge renters to respond to eviction orders in court 06/14/2021 06:13pm • Thousands of Montgomery County residents face possible eviction, and county officials as well as housing advocates are urging renters to answer a legal summons if they face an eviction order. The advice comes as housing advocates worry that time may be running out, since the federally funded rent Metro summer Red Line project could have big impact on federal workers 06/14/2021 05:12pm • For federal workers, Metro has historically been an important mode of transportation for getting to and from the office. So, during a typical non-pandemic year, Metro’s news Friday about some lengthy closures and service interruptions along the line would be quite troubling. But with many peopl