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PHOTOS: Take a peek into Maryland's FEMA-run mobile vaccination units 04/01/2021 05:29pm • Maryland is the site of one of the U.S.’ first Federal Emergency Management Agency’s coronavirus mobile vaccination units, and health officials got a chance to tour one of  two facilities set up along the Eastern Shore. Representatives from the Maryland National Guard, the Maryland Emer What will cold, blustery weather mean for DC's cherry blossoms? 04/01/2021 03:50pm • Cherry blossom trees are seen during peak bloom along the National Mall beneath the Washington Monument in downtown Washington, D.C. on March 29, 2021. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez) Thanks to warmer-than-expected temperatures last weekend, D.C.'s cherry blossoms popped out ahead of schedule and swath Gov. Northam submits amendment allowing Prince William Co. to create its own heath department 04/01/2021 03:48pm • 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. Gov. Ralph Northam is backing a push by Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park to locally administer health services. N DC DMV opening more appointments 04/01/2021 02:38pm • Getting an appointment at the DMV will probably never be described as "fun," but D.C. is trying to make it easier. "DC DMV continues to release additional appointments to the public," public information officer James Miller told WTOP in an email. He said a weekly average of about 6,000 new app A snapshot of DC-area COVID-19 cases and deaths as restrictions loosen 04/01/2021 02:27pm • Across Maryland, Virginia and D.C. the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths Thursday are up over Wednesday and in most cases, exceed their seven-day running average. Here's a breakdown. Maryland Maryland reported 7,585 new COVID-19 cases since March 26, with a seven-day running average of new cases Need help finding COVID-19 vaccine? Prince George's Co. library launches 'vaccine hunter' hotline 04/01/2021 01:57pm • The Prince George's County, Maryland, Library System is now offering a way to get people linked to a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. The "vaccine hunter" hotline is offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The hotline number is 240-392-3622. Nicholas Brown, the library system's chief How monoclonal antibodies are helping treat COVID-19 04/01/2021 01:50pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  The use of monoclonal antibody therapy has helped treat many diseases – and thanks to the work of scientists and medical professionals, COVID-19 is one of them. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced molecules that ac Northam: All in Va. eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 18 04/01/2021 12:16pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Thursday that every Virginian over age 16 will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine by April 18. “This news comes as nearly every Virginian in the highest risk groups who has pre-registered for a vaccination appointment has received one, and those sti Va. small business owner thinks others could face what forced her to close 04/01/2021 07:38am • Over the pandemic, WTOP has been keeping up with a Virginia small business owner who now says she'll have to close. The hair salon owner isn't shutting the doors over health concerns, but rather because she learned she'll have to pay back months of reduced rent. "I don't know what to tell you. More people allowed at social events in Virginia 04/01/2021 05:30am • Virginia lifts some coronavirus restrictions Thursday, just days before Easter. More people will be allowed at social gatherings, entertainment venues, sports events and graduations. Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled the changes March 23. Here are the changes taking effect April 1, according to t Understand What's a Good ACT Score for College Admissions 04/01/2021 12:00am • When determining what makes for a good ACT score, test-takers have to ask another question: "Good enough for whom, exactly?" Like various other factors on a college application, the criteria for what makes a good test score are largely dependent on what schools want. A good ACT score at one school Public Pressure Can Bring Environmental Reform in Mexico 04/01/2021 12:00am • Arguably, there has never been a more significant moment in world history when the numerous threats posed by climate change have risen to the forefront of global polity; shared concern with seemingly one voice is causing seismic shifts to world markets while forcing country on country to respective COVID-19 vaccine trials involving babies now underway 03/31/2021 11:00pm • It's routine for babies to get vaccinated against several illnesses, from the flu to hepatitis B, and a Northern Virginia pediatrician believes COVID-19 vaccines protecting all ages can't come soon enough. "All children are vulnerable to this infection," said Dr. Rebecca E. Levorson, division dir 'At risk': Montgomery Co. officials point to rising coronavirus cases 03/31/2021 04:41pm • Officials in Montgomery County are urging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to reconsider the statewide easing of coronavirus capacity restrictions amid concern about a rise in virus case numbers across the state. County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday during an online media briefing he also hopes t New hospital ER will provide pandemic help in Prince George's Co. 03/31/2021 03:15pm • Prince George's County has been Maryland's hardest-hit county in the pandemic, with more than 78,000 coronavirus cases reported. And now, new hospital resources are on the way to help care for more patients in a more efficient way. A new emergency department is opening soon at MedStar Southern Ma