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Arlington diocese lifts capacity, distancing restrictions for mass 05/27/2021 06:29pm • The Catholic diocese in Arlington, Virginia, has lifted COVID-19 restrictions for masses and other activities. Bishop Michael Francis Burbidge said in a video message released Tuesday, “We can once again celebrate as a community, without the need for social distancing or capacity limits.” Montgomery Co. Council gives final approval to budget with eye toward pandemic recovery 05/27/2021 01:08pm • One day before Montgomery County moves into Phase 3 of its COVID-19 plans, the Maryland county's council approved a $6 billion budget that includes a number of items aimed at pandemic recovery. "It's always difficult to put together a budget of this scale and complexity," said Council President T Greenbelt Metro vaccination site to shut down after Memorial Day weekend 05/27/2021 12:39pm • More than 115,000 shots later, the Greenbelt Metro Community Vaccination Center in Maryland is almost ready to call it a day — but not before giving residents one last chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19 over the holiday weekend. “We are one of the only vaccination sites that are open M Chair Randall: 'How many new neighbors can we welcome' to Loudoun Co. 05/27/2021 08:37am • While 2020 was a difficult and remarkable year, in her annual state of the county address, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall asked residents to consider what they want the Virginia county to become. Loudoun County, Virginia, is the highest-income county by median household Study finds COVID-19 vaccine less effective in transplant patients 05/27/2021 06:00am • ▶ Watch Video: COVID-19 vaccine less effective in transplant recipients, study finds Saddle River, New Jersey — The easing of COVID-19 restrictions has only added to the fear of 43-year-old Jennifer Trokhan, who is fully vaccinated yet wholly unprotected from the coronavirus because What IRS Delays Mean for Your Money 05/27/2021 12:00am • Tax preparers starting to catch their breath after the extended May 17 filing deadline describe the 2020 tax season as chaotic, nightmarish and an ever-moving target. Many of this year's challenges, they say, stem from issues within the Internal Revenue Service -- some of which may continue to affe 10 Tips for a Successful Open House 05/27/2021 12:00am • For a home on the market, a Sunday open house feels like a tradition to most home sellers, real estate agents and curious neighbors who love to peek inside properties on their street. The coronavirus pandemic halted open houses in some parts of the U.S. for nearly a year, and in other areas propert Nurse Helps Colleagues Deal With Ethical Issues Raised by COVID-19 05/27/2021 12:00am • Lucia Wocial, 60 Title: Nurse ethicist, Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics at Indiana University Health Location: Indianapolis Wocial is part of a resource team that helps patients, their families and fellow nurses grapple with difficult ethical issues. She supports them through e Russell Westbrook says NBA needs to protect its players after fan incident 05/26/2021 10:46pm • Westbrook says NBA needs to protect its players after fan incident originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIt was literally an insult to injury. As Russell Westbrook exited the Wizards' Game 2 loss to the Sixers with an ankle sprain, a Philadelphia fan threw popcorn on him through a hole in the Juan Williams, lone liberal on Fox's 'The Five,' exits show 05/26/2021 08:25pm • "The Five," one of the most popular shows on Fox News, is losing its liberal co-host — and Fox fans seem thrilled. Juan Williams, the lone dissenter on the conservative program, is stepping down from his co-host spot. He announced his departure on Wednesday afternoon's broadcast. His exit i GOP senators warn they may block China competition bill, angry over lack of amendments 05/26/2021 07:23pm • Several Republican senators raised fresh doubts Wednesday that enough of them would join Democrats in breaking a filibuster of the Endless Frontiers Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting US competitiveness with China that faces a key procedural vote Thursday. Their comments came after a GOP lu DC Council hears ideas for post-pandemic education: Extended teaching hours, smaller classes 05/26/2021 04:39pm • The D.C. Council’s Special Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery is getting flooded with recommendations as it considers what the future of education in the District should look like. As dozens of panelists spoke to the committee, one thing most agreed on is that a one-size-fits-all appro Where you'll still see masks in Montgomery County even after restrictions are lifted 05/26/2021 04:04pm • On May 28, Montgomery County, Maryland, will lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions in the county, including rules requiring unvaccinated people to continue wearing face coverings in most indoor settings. But that doesn't mean you'll stop seeing masks in Maryland's most populous county. Changes coming to DC's walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites 05/26/2021 03:21pm • Several walk-up coronavirus vaccination sites in D.C. are closing and adjustments are coming to others, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced Wednesday. Most of the changes will happen the last week of June. Arena Stage will close on June 27 RISE Demonstration Center will close on J Prince George's Co. to lift mask mandate Friday 05/26/2021 02:25pm • The mask mandate in Prince George's County, Maryland, will be lifted Friday May 28 at 5 p.m., County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said in a news conference Wednesday. Masks will still be required on public transport and in schools, childcare and health care settings. Alsobrooks made the announc