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The Nationals have taken the 2020-21 offseason at their own pace 12/16/2020 08:07pm • The Nationals have taken the offseason at their own pace originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe first six weeks of the Nationals’ offseason have consisted of a few minor-league signings, a slew of declined contract options, an agreement to avoid arbitration and a pair of MLB contracts Orioles’ top prospect Adley Rutschman to start 2021 in Double-A 12/16/2020 06:15pm • Orioles’ top prospect Adley Rutschman to start '21 in Double-A originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Orioles plan to have top prospect Adley Rutschman begin the 2021 season at Double-A Bowie, general manager Mike Elias said Wednesday on MLB Network Radio.“He should get her Anne Arundel County OKs some outdoor dining after previous restriction 12/16/2020 05:43pm • Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is allowing some outdoor dining after announcing last week that it would be entirely prohibited starting Wednesday. County Executive Steuart Pittman said the decision to change the restrictions came after several discussions with businesses, stakeholders and health Montgomery Co. health care workers receiving first doses of COVID-19 vaccine 12/16/2020 03:40pm • Health care workers in Montgomery County, Maryland, will be receiving the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine starting Wednesday, according to the county's health officer. Dr. Travis Gayles said the vaccine is on its way to a number of health care facilities around the state. Gayles said the coun First wave of Children's National staff volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine 12/16/2020 03:01pm • Dr. Joelle Simpson, interim chief of the emergency department, was given the first of two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) Five of the 110 staff members who will be vaccinated this week at Children's National Hospital received the first of two shot Cyclist pleads guilty to Capital Crescent Trail assault that went viral 12/16/2020 01:58pm • Anthony Brennan III, seen in a viral video, was charged with three counts of assault and battery against three young people, who were posting flyers along the Capital Crescent Trail protesting the death of George Floyd. (Courtesy NBC Washington) A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to assaulting th 'Go build a snowman': Superintendent declares snow day, internet sheds tears of joy 12/16/2020 07:48am • A local superintendent has turned an announcement about schools closing for an impending snowstorm into a teachable, emotional moment. Now THIS is a snow day. (h/t @vbagate) pic.twitter.com/inkaTyGvdQ — Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) December 15, 2020 Bondy Shay Gibson is superintenden Loudoun County names Ziegler interim superintendent 12/16/2020 05:08am • The Loudoun County School Board has selected Scott A. Ziegler to serve as the county's schools interim superintendent, starting in the new year. The choice was unanimous, a letter to the school community said. Ziegler has worked for Loudoun County since December 2019. He currently serves the A Md. doctor says Moderna vaccine will be second weapon against coronavirus 12/16/2020 03:58am • The second vaccine against COVID-19, created by Moderna, is expected to secure emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration by week's end, and it offers more hope in the world's battle against coronavirus. Scientists on the pandemic frontlines regard this week's deployment of Lasagna Love delivers home-cooked meals to DC-region families in need 12/16/2020 03:55am • In California, Rhiannon Menn spent the first nights of the coronavirus pandemic hitting refresh on grocery store websites as the demand for food delivery boomed. By chance, Menn was able to secure a coveted Costco delivery, adding whatever items were in stock to her cart. Then, she posted in loca Hogan calls in Md. National Guard to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution 12/15/2020 09:58pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said during his weekly coronavirus news conference that the National Guard will be reactivated to provide logistical support and any other necessary help as the state's vaccine distribution plan gets underway. The National Guard will install special field teams to help p Prince George's Co. prepares for vaccine rollout as COVID-19 continues to spread 12/15/2020 08:48pm • The coronavirus is "raging" in Prince George's County, Maryland, and widespread vaccination is critical to control the outbreak, according to Dr. Ernest Carter, the county's health officer. Carter told council members that Prince George's County will get a portion of the 155,000 Pfizer-BioNTech v Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online 12/15/2020 08:44pm • With school going virtual, children are spending more time online, and predators are trying harder than ever to make contact with them. In the first nine months of this year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) recorded 30,236 reports of online enticement of children, c 'Dicey forecast': How much snow? How much rain? 12/15/2020 04:30pm • Get ready for some wild, winter weather across the broader D.C. region Wednesday with a heavy blast of snow to the north and west and a deluge of rain to the south bringing potential flooding threats. Here's what you need to know. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather adviso It's official: Montgomery Co. tightens health restrictions 12/15/2020 03:57pm • It's official: The Montgomery County Council has approved new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including suspending indoor dining and cutting capacity limits at retail stores. They take effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed the new restrictions last we