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What to expect for possible side effects with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 02/26/2021 04:53pm • If the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine gets approved this weekend, people could start getting vaccinated with it right away. So, what kind of side effects might they expect? "Somewhat less with the J&J vaccine than the Pfizer/Moderna vaccine," said Bill Moss of the Johns Hopkins Intern DC vaccine website marred by tech issues again for 2nd 'snafu' 02/26/2021 04:33pm • D.C.'s coronavirus vaccine registration website struggled with more technical issues Friday, a day after many residents found themselves frustrated and unable to book appointments. And one D.C. Council member said he plans to hold Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration accountable for the problems. Restaurateur brings Feed the Fridge program to Montgomery County 02/26/2021 03:50pm • Feed the Fridge Founder Mark Bucher in Takoma Park. (WTOP/John Domen) A food program that provides free grab-and-go restaurant meals to children and adults in need during the coronavirus pandemic has just arrived in Maryland. Restaurateur Mark Bucher, co-owner of Medium Rare restaurants, who Fairfax County budget proposal would lower property tax rate 02/26/2021 03:23pm • Fairfax County, Virginia's proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a one-cent property tax reduction. In a statement to the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Bryan Hill said that the proposed tax cut would bring the rate from $1.15 to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value. The averag Montgomery Co. to reopen 8 rec centers 02/26/2021 10:53am • Montgomery County, Maryland, will reopen eight community recreation centers on a limited schedule beginning Monday. Residents can start scheduling time to use recreational rooms, such as fitness rooms and gymnasiums, without a class starting Friday. Instructor-led classes were reopened Feb. 16. Montgomery Co. officials address COVID-19 vaccine accessibility concerns during town hall 02/26/2021 05:09am • As of Thursday, under 73,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered at nine county-run sites in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the county's chief health officer. “We have vaccinated more than any other jurisdiction in first doses as well as second doses,” said Dr. Tra 15 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/26/2021 12:00am • The current federal income tax brackets range from 10% to 37%, but you can get away with paying less in taxes if you're smart about claiming deductions and credits. "There's more opportunities in general for self-employed workers and business owners," says Luke Sotir, a financial professional with 3 Tips for International Student-Athletes 02/26/2021 12:00am • Starting out as a young basketball player, it was always Kjell de Graaf's goal to play at the collegiate level in the U.S. A native of Rotterdam, Netherlands, de Graaf, who is 6 feet, 10 inches tall, says earning an athletic scholarship was something he worked really hard toward. "Apart from going p DC's Eleanor Holmes Norton discusses coronavirus vaccine concerns, Capitol riot hearings 02/25/2021 11:06pm • Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to a Giant Pharmacy in Southeast D.C. in hopes of encouraging more people, especially in Black and brown communities, to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they're eligible. Harris was joined by D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who knows how important it is to con Maryland's 3rd mass vaccination site opens; state awaits Johnson & Johnson vaccines 02/25/2021 03:50pm • Operational support is being provided for the site by the University of Maryland Medical System in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland National Guard, the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Baltimore Ravens. (Courtesy Joe Andrucyk) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared Anne Arundel County's COVID-19 restrictions change as cases, hospitalizations drop 02/25/2021 02:49pm • Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed an executive order Thursday that will ease some of the county's COVID-19 restrictions to align them with Maryland's regulations. The county experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases during the "deadly winter surge," a county statement said Thursday DC vaccine website issues frustrate residents 02/25/2021 11:36am • D.C. residents had serious trouble registering for coronavirus vaccination appointments online Thursday. More than 4,000 slots were supposed to open at 9 a.m. for anyone 18 and older with qualifying medical conditions but many residents ran into roadblocks when they tried to register. Others s Mike Rizzo says Nationals working with DC officials to get fans in ballpark 02/25/2021 09:43am • Rizzo: Nats working with DC officials to get fans in ballpark originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Nationals are pushing for fans to be allowed back in the ballpark this season after the coronavirus pandemic forced the team to play in empty stadiums last year, President and GM Mike R As season nears, Old Glory DC Rugby gets in-person attendance boost 02/25/2021 09:33am • After Old Glory DC Rugby's debut season was shut down by the pandemic, and with the team's 2021 home opener one month away, co-owner Chris Dunlavey said he "was waiting minute-by-minute with bated breath" to know how many fans he could seat in the stands. As Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Public comment starts on third bay bridge crossing span 02/25/2021 08:43am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The public can now comment on options for the proposed third Chesapeake Bay Bridge crossing span. The Capitol Gazette reported Wednesday that the Maryland Transportation Authority is allowing comments after months of delay. The report outlines three possible crossing locatio