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Downtown Annapolis hosts Midnight Madness holiday shopping spree 12/02/2020 12:19am • The Maryland state capital has been busy facing health and economic concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a juggling act that kicks into high gear this holiday season. This week, Annapolis hosts the Midnight Madness holiday shopping spree on Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to midnight, as w Maryland 'Polar Bear Plunge' to go virtual this winter 12/01/2020 11:32pm • The 2021 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is going virtual this year due to the spike in coronavirus cases. The annual icy dip into the Chesapeake Bay benefits the Special Olympics of Maryland, and it has drawn thousands to Sandy Point State Park each year to see people in swimsuits jump i DC Council looks at cashless businesses, displaced workers in new bills 12/01/2020 06:44pm • The D.C. Council is already planning for life after the COVID-19 pandemic. It's looking at legislation that would affect pandemic-displaced workers and businesses that have moved to fully cashless operations. One bill under scrutiny would require businesses to rehire employees that were laid o Tips to put you on a path toward better health during the pandemic 12/01/2020 03:40pm • People may be gaining weight nowadays, for lots of reasons — but a Maryland family medicine specialist has tips to help reduce your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. "Reducing your risk in general is important, but particularly now during the pandemic, when we know diabetes can impair your i Getting home repairs done during the pandemic? Safety tips to follow 12/01/2020 02:30pm • Businesses often ask customers whether they've experienced any coronavirus symptoms before sending a contractor to their home, but you should also be asking questions. Whether it's a leaky pipe or a repair around the house, allowing contractors into your home should be done with caution. "This Basketball, cheerleading to return to Prince William Co. public schools 12/01/2020 09:15am • Prince William County Public Schools plans to bring Virginia high school athletes back for basketball and cheerleading on Dec. 7. Other winter sports are slated to start on Dec. 14. The school system said it is following coronavirus guidance from Gov. Ralph Northam’s Executive Order 67. â Howard Co. public schools suspend in-person learning through end of year 12/01/2020 08:50am • Howard County Public Schools will remain in an all-virtual learning environment through the winter break amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Maryland. In a news release Monday afternoon, the school district said it was delaying in-person learning opportunities and special education assessments c Montgomery County still has restaurant grants available 12/01/2020 08:46am • A man installs an outdoor heater outside a restaurant on Nov. 18, 2020 in Takoma Park, Maryland, as the state imposes new restrictions to help fight the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images) Montgomery County, Maryland, is still taking applications for its restaurant Back to classrooms for 7,000 Loudoun Co. students in grades 3 through 5 12/01/2020 08:01am • About 7,000 Loudoun County, Virginia, public school students in third through fifth grade are returning to their classrooms two days per week starting Tuesday. On Nov. 10, the county school board voted to begin the third stage of its hybrid model on Dec. 1. The returning students chose in-person Virginia state health official updates lawmakers on vaccine latest 12/01/2020 06:09am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If federal regulators approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia could begin receiving limited doses as early as mid-December. That's according to state epidemiologist Dr. Lilian Peake, who spoke with state lawmakers Monday. "There's a lot of logistical considerations As virus cases surge, Prince William Co. plans larger-scale testing events 12/01/2020 04:36am • As the number of coronavirus cases in Prince William County continues to rise, officials in the Virginia county are planning multiple larger-scale testing events in advance of the winter holidays to alleviate demand. Dr. Alison Ansher, director of the county's health district, told WTOP local off Metro's proposed budget eliminates weekend rail, closes 19 stations 12/01/2020 02:54am • With sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said Monday the proposed 2021 budget includes closing Metrorail at 9 p.m., ending weekend service, closing 19 rail st As COVID-19 cases climb, first-graders set to return to Prince William County classrooms Tuesday 11/30/2020 08:26pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Approximately 3,000 first-graders in Prince William County are set to return to classrooms on a part-time basis starting tomorrow. Another DC holiday tradition postponed: National Christmas Tree Lighting gridlock 11/30/2020 06:18pm •   FILE — Chevel Shepherd performs at the 97th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in President's Park on Dec. 5, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) It's one of the most dreaded evening commutes during "the most wonderful time of the year." Yes, Fauci stresses do's and don'ts of virus safety as cases expected to continue rising 11/30/2020 05:54pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '03f3bc31-91e9-4a67-9d28-8049e460a85a' }).render("22661535e2346f33");}); The nation's top infectious disease docto