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Fairfax County NAACP head announces potential run for lieutenant governor 07/28/2020 05:28am • Another Democratic politician will investigate joining Virginia's competitive race for lieutenant governor in 2021, when the state is set to vote on who will succeed incumbents Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Fairfax County NAACP president Sean Perryman announced an exploratory bi George Washington University to enroll 500 people in COVID-19 vaccine trial 07/28/2020 05:01am • D.C.'s George Washington University is taking part in a nationwide third-phase trial to develop and safely test a coronavirus vaccine. The D.C.-based school is one of about 90 sites in the U.S. to participate in the vaccine trial, developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseas Md. lawmakers unveil recommendations to avert housing evictions 07/28/2020 04:57am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. With an “onslaught” of eviction filings expected in the coming months, a group of Maryland lawmakers released recommendations Monday on 'I don't want to go to school and get COVID': Some kids scared as adults debate reopening risks 07/28/2020 04:24am • Teachers and parents who are currently weighing their options when it comes to school reopenings in the middle of a deadly pandemic may have one additional challenge ahead: children who are fearful of returning to school. Like the rest of us, children in this country hav Delaware beach towns 'disappointed' to see state on DC's high-risk list 07/28/2020 02:31am • Vehicles are seen parked on the beach as people enjoy a hot summer day along the Atlantic Ocean, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Washingtonians are known to flock to Delaware's beaches during the summer, but this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has signif Coronavirus and your car windows: What the CDC recommends 07/28/2020 12:00am • More than four months into the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably keep a face mask and a supply of hand sanitizer or wipes in your car. But there is more you can do to protect yourself from the coronavirus while driving or riding in a car. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a few Top-rated hospitals for cancer in US 07/28/2020 12:00am • 2020-21 U.S. News Best Hospitals for Cancer Here are the 2020-21 top 10 U.S. News Best Hospitals for Cancer. These hospitals are recognized as the best in the industry for diagnosing and treating various forms of cancer in adults. For the top hospitals for treating cancer in children, see the Bes 2020-21 Best Hospitals honor roll and medical specialties rankings 07/28/2020 12:00am • The outbreak of the novel coronavirus upended many aspects of life, but perhaps none as much as health care. Doctors offices closed or switched to telehealth. Vaccine makers began racing to create a shot that could end the pandemic. And to keep patients and heroic health care workers safe from infec 2020-21 Best Hospitals for cardiology & heart surgery 07/28/2020 12:00am • See the 2020-21 Best Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery. U.S. News evaluates a hospital's performance in treating patients with challenging heart conditions such as advanced cardiovascular disease and other complex conditions. Check out A Patient's Guide to Heart Disease to learn more a Virginia announces $70 million in new aid for small businesses 07/27/2020 09:47pm • Small businesses and nonprofit agencies in Virginia that have suffered economic damages because of the coronavirus will have access to parts of $70 million in new financial aid the state is making available. Gov. Ralph Northam said $10,000 each will be awarded to about 7,000 applicants. In order No football until February: Virginia committee votes to delay high school sports 07/27/2020 09:14pm • There won't be any high school sports in Virginia until at least mid-December, and the traditional fall sports season — including football, cheerleading and volleyball — will be delayed until at least February 2021. That's according to a plan approved Monday by the Virginia High School League More than half of Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools plan all in-person classes this fall 07/27/2020 08:57pm • More than half of the Diocese of Arlington's Catholic schools in Virginia are planning to welcome students back to school buildings for all of their fall classes. The rest are planning a mix of in-person and online classes. Almost all have announced their plans for the coming school year. Stud Religious groups, unions call on Md. to host pandemic-focused special legislative session 07/27/2020 08:39pm • More than 70 groups signed on to a joint letter demanding Maryland's legislative leaders and members hold a special session to deal with pandemic-related issues and criminal justice reform. The letter was addressed to Speaker of the House of Delegates Adrienne A. Jones, Senate President Bill Ferg Vaccines are remarkably safe, review finds 07/27/2020 06:59pm • Vaccine label changes have made vaccines even safer than they were before, and they remain "remarkably" safe, Israeli-based researchers reported Monday. A review of 58 different changes to labels on vaccines made between 1996 and 2015 has shown very few dangers in vaccin George Washington University to go online-only in fall 07/27/2020 05:12pm • The George Washington University in D.C. will hold all undergraduate classes online in the fall semester. The university said in a statement Monday that they made the decision after looking at a resurgence of the coronavirus nationwide and in the area, and speaking with students and faculty. S