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New interactive map shows coronavirus testing sites in Maryland 05/23/2020 03:37pm • Maryland introduced a new website on Saturday that allows residents to find their nearest coronavirus testing site. Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted out a link to the new tool from the Maryland Health Department, noting that Marylanders can use it to check on locations' hours and appointment policies. Stafford's wastewater part of study on COVID-19 spread 05/19/2020 04:05am • 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. Stafford is participating in a cutting edge pilot program designed to use technology to analyze biological data from wastewater to help Coronavirus resources: Get and give help in DC, Maryland and Virginia 05/14/2020 11:00am • Coronavirus has hit the D.C. region hard. Cases and deaths continue to rise. But there are plenty of ways to help your regional neighbors. See how to lend a hand, and get assistance, below. Quick links: D.C. | Maryland | Virginia | Diaper bank | Helping animals | Coronavirus calculators M Hogan: Maryland to relax stay-home order starting May 15 05/13/2020 10:31pm • Fish Taco restaurant workers talk to a customer, left, in front of the restaurant in Bethesda, Md., Monday, May 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the stay-at-home order originally put in place to deal with the coronavirus pandemic would be lif Md. governor asked to document distribution of COVID-19 tests from South Korea 05/11/2020 10:26pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who celebrated the arrival of 500,000 coronavirus tests from South Korea nearly a month ago, is now being pressed to account for their distribution. U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown sent a letter to the governor dated April 24, thanking Hogan for his work on getting the tests bu Northern Va. leaders urge Northam to reconsider reopening plan 05/11/2020 12:35am • As the coronavirus pandemic continues, top elected officials across Northern Virginia are asking Gov. Ralph Northam to adjust the Phase 1 reopening plan for Virginia, which could begin as soon as May 15, as they believe the region isn't ready. The officials sent a letter to Northam on Sunday. Frontline flyover: Maryland National Guard to honor essential workers during coronavirus 05/07/2020 10:01am • The Maryland National Guard will conduct flyovers across the state Friday in honor of workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. A formation of four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft will fly over Maryland hospitals, nursing homes, food distribution locations and COVID-19 testing sites a Outer Banks will reopen to visitors May 16 05/07/2020 04:28am • 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. Dare County, in coordination with Hyde and Currituck counties, will lift restrictions on entry for visitors beginning Saturday, May 16 Md. schools stay closed for rest of academic year; Hogan offers hope on 'Phase One' of reopening 05/07/2020 02:31am • Maryland schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, the state's schools superintendent announced Wednesday. And, during the briefing, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan also shared updates that the state appeared to be on track to begin "Phase One" of his reopening plan, possibly as soo Pharmaceutical, research firms warned of cyberattacks linked to COVID-19 05/06/2020 08:10pm • In a rare, joint alert by the U.S. and U.K., organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19 have been warned that intensified, malicious cyber activity targeting their operations has been detected. “Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors are actively targeting organizations involved in b Lost at sea: Cruise ship entertainer from Md. stuck on board for weeks in Florida 04/29/2020 09:29pm • Weeks after arriving for what they thought would be a normal cruise, crew members on some luxury ships are still unable to disembark, even though everyone on board appears healthy. A crew member from Maryland shared what it is like on board. Emily "Ezra" Freeman loves her job as a guest entert Coronavirus update: Md.'s Hogan on recovery road map, Trump comments 04/27/2020 03:19am • Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, left, talks to people after he gave them bags of food during a donation drive by World Central Kitchen in the parking lot of the Camden Yards Sports Complex, Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Baltimore. World Central Kitchen conducted its food relief operation du 'They are trying to steal everything': US coronavirus response hit by foreign hackers 04/25/2020 12:00am • The Trump administration is pointing the finger at China for attempting to steal coronavirus research as officials are warning they have seen a growing wave of cyberattacks on US government agencies and medical institutions leading the pandemic response by nation states and Coronavirus training by text message: How some companies are keeping workers informed 04/22/2020 10:00am • For Marcela Sapone, the decision to expand her company into food and essential deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic didn't come without careful consideration for its thousands of workers. For the past three years, Hello Alfred has partnered with residential buildin Coronavirus update: Trump announces immigration restrictions; Va. hits pause on field hospitals 04/22/2020 02:44am • A medical worker prepares to test a young man for COVID-19 at a Children's National Hospital drive-through (drive-in) coronavirus testing site at Trinity University, Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) The latest President Donald Trump announced what he described