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DC-area universities consider requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine before fall 03/30/2021 11:25am • As the coronavirus vaccine becomes more available, local colleges and universities are looking into whether to require students to get the shot before heading to campus this fall. Rutgers in New Jersey was the first major university to announce that all students must be vaccinated against the cor Montgomery Co. kids lead effort to educate people about women's suffrage through service 03/30/2021 09:17am • WTOP is featuring people who make a difference in the community during Women’s History Month. A group of children in Montgomery County, Maryland, is leading the charge to educate other kids about the women's suffrage movement through an organization called The Yellow Roses. Carolyn Deol, 10, Where Md., DC and Va. stand on vaccine eligibility 03/30/2021 04:11am • Maryland is entering the next phase of the state's COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Maryland enters Phase 2B on Tuesday to enable Marylanders age 16 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness. Acting Maryland Health Secretary Dennis Schrade Gambia Invests in Genome Sequencing to Reduce Chances of COVID-19 Mutations 03/30/2021 12:00am • BANJUL, The Gambia -- The global fight to contain the novel coronavirus has received a boost in the past few months with mass production of vaccines in several countries. Access to those vaccines for poorer countries, however, is very limited as richer countries are making mass purchases to protec 15 Top Memorial Day Weekend Getaways 03/30/2021 12:00am • For many across the country, a weekend getaway has been nothing more than a pipe dream since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020. But as more and more Americans become eligible for and are receiving COVID-19 vaccines, those who have spent more than a year refraining from travel may finally Key Changes in How the 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings Were Calculated 03/30/2021 12:00am • Today marks the release of the 2022 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has published new annual rankings and data on various graduate schools and programs to help prospective students and their families make the important -- and costly -- decisions about wh What becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 means for relaxing safety measures 03/29/2021 11:41pm • Some people are celebrating becoming fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, but a Maryland doctor warns that COVID-19 shots aren't necessarily a ticket to a freer life for vacations, travel or completely abandoned safety protocols. "Traveling is not recommended to be something that you do for Positivity rate in young people driving Maryland COVID-19 cases higher 03/29/2021 10:53pm • While more and more people have been vaccinated, the number of COVID-19 cases in Maryland has increased the past few weeks; and health officials found younger people are getting sick. Since March 3, the state's COVID-19 positivity rate has climbed from 3.3% to 4.99% — more than a 50% increase. Archbishop of Washington remarks on Holy Week changes from last year 03/29/2021 10:48pm • Catholics across the region are celebrating Holy Week as Easter Sunday approaches. And the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in D.C. is remarking on what a year it has been for the faithful. "As we entered into Holy Week one year ago, we were at the beginning of what became a long journey throu Viewers take advantage of virtual views of DC's iconic cherry blossoms 03/29/2021 09:28pm • For many people heeding the advice of the National Park Service and others not to see D.C.’s iconic cherry trees in peak bloom in person again this year, they’re turning to virtual options. Among the cameras capturing the blooms in all their splendor are those being operated by the Trust for A year later, Maryland educators discuss lessons learned from virtual classrooms 03/29/2021 02:48pm • A growing number of school systems are allowing students to return to classrooms, but Maryland educators say they continue to learn valuable lessons from teaching students virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educators joined U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, for a virtual meeting on Monday, nearly Tips to alleviate common side effects after getting COVID-19 vaccine 03/29/2021 02:46pm • Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines are normal and expected, and a Maryland doctor advises people to plan to take it easy for a few days in case symptoms develop. Signs a body is building protection against the coronavirus can include tiredness, headache, chills, fever, muscle pain and nausea London records zero COVID-19 daily deaths for first time in months 03/29/2021 10:19am • London has recorded zero daily deaths from Covid-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. Public Health England (PHE) statistics from Sunday showed no fatalities within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test in the UK capital, while the country as a whole re Delaware's governor gets first shot of coronavirus vaccine 03/29/2021 10:14am • DOVER, Del. — Delaware Gov. John Carney has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Delaware State News reports that he got the shot on Sunday at Dover International Speedway. The vaccination event was for Delawareans 50 years old and older as well as essential workers. The g CDC extends eviction ban through June 30 03/29/2021 10:04am • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that a nationwide eviction moratorium will be extended through June 30. Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed a declaration determining that evicting people from their homes would hamper attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Housing