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Montgomery County schools food distribution staffer tests positive for COVID-19 10/17/2020 09:26pm • A food and nutrition services staff member in Montgomery County, Maryland, reported a positive COVID-19 test Friday, according to a news release. Montgomery County Public Schools said the employee last worked on Oct. 14 at Glen Haven Elementary in Wheaton. The staff member was wearing a mask and McConnell announces votes Tuesday and Wednesday on GOP stimulus measures 10/17/2020 05:53pm • Senate Republicans on Tuesday will try to advance a stand-alone Paycheck Protection Program bill to help small businesses reeling from the coronavirus pandemic before moving on Wednesday to vote on the same $500 billion stimulus bill that Democrats blocked last month. Th Montgomery Co. police see different types of crime committed during pandemic 10/16/2020 10:49pm • In Montgomery County, Maryland, there was a sharp drop in crime calls when the coronavirus pandemic started. Then, police began seeing changes in the types of calls compared to a typical year. "Most of our crime categories are down, other than homicide, and our aggravated assaults are up, as well Hogan: Outdoor sports venues can reopen at 10% capacity; local officials say they're reviewing order 10/16/2020 08:30pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has authorized outdoor sports venues, such as FedEx Field and M&T Bank Stadium, to reopen with limited crowds. For sporting venues, such as M&T Bank Stadium and FedEx Field, the executive order issued Friday will allow spectators to attend games in person, up to Teachers unions in DC, Fairfax Co. have safety concerns when it comes to reopening schools 10/16/2020 07:33pm • As public schools in D.C. and Virginia move forward toward welcoming students back, local teachers unions are concerned about safety. The Washington Teachers Union said it has concerns about the air in some D.C. schools. "To date, DCPS has failed to release information on the finding of their Park all day in Georgetown for as little as $5 10/16/2020 11:32am • Taste and Shop Georgetown is a substitute for the annual one-day Taste of Georgetown, which usually packs Georgetown sidewalks and restaurants with foodies and deal seekers. Parking will be heavily discounted in Georgetown from now until Oct. 25 for the event. (Courtesy Georgetown BID/Sam Kittner) Loudoun Co. schools attempt to juggle 'what ifs' in hybrid return plans 10/16/2020 08:07am • This story is part of “Parenting in a Pandemic,” WTOP’s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with childcare, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. In the pandemic-riddled 2020-21 school year, an F is something to strive for — F for Flexibility. In a letter to L Presto's Picks: Crucial conference contests for Virginia, Virginia Tech, while SEC faces unseen foe 10/16/2020 07:28am • Despite what people in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and 13 other Southeastern campuses tell you, the SEC is not infallible. The best conference in the 21st century delayed its season with the purpose of playing while other leagues (namely the Big Ten) initially canceled fall football. Even after Navy beg Montgomery County helps restaurants plan for fall outdoor dining 10/16/2020 05:57am • Outdoor dining has been a help to restaurants around the D.C. region, though it would be a stretch to say it's been a savior. But now, as autumn brings cooler temperatures, restaurants are trying to figure out how to provide a comfortable atmosphere to clientele antsy about eating indoors. Montgo Meet the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame's 2020 class 10/16/2020 05:27am • Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 induction ceremony for the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will be virtual this year. However, the Maryland event still will come with some very real star power. Dominique Dawes will deliver the keynote speech for this year’s event, which will Wine of the Week: Spanish wine values 10/16/2020 05:25am • So, where were you supposed to go this summer? Grand Canyon? New England? Jolly Old England? Japan? Personally, I was supposed to travel to Spain for a weeklong, wine-soaked “field trip,” but the coronavirus outbreak had other plans in store for me -- namely, sheltering in place. But I am not Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls 10/16/2020 05:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Coming just two and a half weeks before E Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town halls 10/15/2020 10:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Coming just two and half w OmniRide cutting services; ridership continues to decline 10/15/2020 10:24pm • 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. A series of OmniRide service reductions could be the first sign of long-term trouble for the transit operator as 2020, and federal mo Montgomery Co. executive defends approach to getting federal COVID-19 aid to residents 10/15/2020 10:20pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, Executive Marc Elrich defended his administration's handling of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 aid days after the county council criticized his office for failing to get assistance to residents in need sooner. During Thursday's weekly briefing on COVID-19, El