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Ricky Lindo Jr. shines in debut for George Washington Colonials 01/13/2021 11:04pm • Ricky Lindo Jr. shines in debut for George Washington Colonials originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonRicky Lindo Jr. made his debut for the George Washington Colonials with an electric performance in the team's loss to VCU. The Maryland transfer made his first appearance on the season fo Here's why we can have some hope about the COVID pandemic 01/13/2021 10:03pm • The US keep breaking records in the coronavirus pandemic. The latest: 3 million new cases in the first two weeks of the year. But some experts say there's hope. Vaccines, spring weather and, surprisingly, the high number of infections all offer cause for optimism, Dr. Even with COVID-19 vaccine, still need to 'exercise caution' when visiting elderly 01/13/2021 07:12pm • Increasing numbers of people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, with eligibility expanding to include the elderly in D.C. and Northern Virginia. But an expert believes there still are too many unknowns for you to begin letting your guard down. "Community transmission is at extremely high ra Wizards-Pistons game postponed, second straight for Wizards 01/13/2021 06:42pm • Wizards-Pistons game postponed, second straight for Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Wizards have had a second consecutive game postponed due to the league's Covid-19 protocol, as their Friday night match-up with the Detroit Pistons will be pushed to a later date.Th High demand for COVID-19 vaccines overwhelm call centers across DC area 01/13/2021 06:35pm • As access to COVID-19 vaccines open to additional groups in the D.C. area, local leaders have been warned about challenges that might affect the equitable distribution of doses. During a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments briefing Wednesday, Loudoun County Health Department Director D Montgomery County teachers, staff await COVID-19 vaccines 01/13/2021 06:10pm • Teachers and school staff in Montgomery County, Maryland, are awaiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine, which is not expected until late January at the earliest. Following the county school board's decision Tuesday night to delay in-person learning until at least March 15, schools Superintenden Promises to work together — but also glaring differences — as unprecedented Md. session begins 01/13/2021 06:09pm • Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), in his protected space, presides during the first day of the 2021 General Assembly session. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Mattersâ Virginia gun group plans peaceful Jan. 18 rally in Richmond 01/13/2021 07:56am • In the wake of the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol and the FBI's warning of armed protests in all 50 state capitols around President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the Virginia Citizens Defense League says it plans to hold its annual, peaceful Lobby Day rally in Richmond, on Jan. 18. In a m Lawmakers unveil an ambitious climate action plan for Maryland 01/13/2021 04:52am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% and plant 5 million trees by 2030, under a revamped, ambitious climate change bill t Security heightened in Richmond as Virginia General Assembly session begins 01/13/2021 04:40am • With the FBI warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals around President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, security has been heightened in Richmond for the start of Virginia's 2021 legislative session Wednesday. Multiple state and local agencies activated a unified command in the Maryland lawmakers begin 90-day session 01/13/2021 04:24am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are gathering for the first day of their annual 90-day legislative session. The House and Senate are scheduled to convene at noon. There are a variety of precautions that are being taken due to the coronavirus pandemic. For example, the statehouse wil Prince William School Board will revisit bringing older students back at February meeting 01/13/2021 01:18am • 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. The Prince William County School Board on Tuesday night voted to meet again Feb. 17 about bringing older students back into classroom What to Know About the Second Stimulus Check 01/13/2021 12:00am • Your friends have received the second stimulus check. Many of your family members have received it. But you haven't, and you're likely wondering what gives? In fact, you probably have a lot of questions, including: Will there be a third stimulus check? To get up to speed on the latest stimulus paym How to Get the Student Loan Interest Deduction 01/13/2021 12:00am • The advent of a new year is the time to start preparing to file income taxes. This year, that process for many student loan borrowers includes understanding the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on possibly getting a student loan interest deduction for 2020. While the March 2020 CARES Act tem Q&A: Jensen Investment Management on Preparing for Volatility 01/13/2021 12:00am • Many Americans hoped that 2021 would bring an end to the profound uncertainty plaguing consumers and investors throughout the previous year. But in the wake of last week's violent insurrection, 2021, if anything, seems even more unsettled. While news of a coronavirus vaccine and the resolution of t