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DC music truck project helps spotlight local artists DC music truck project helps spotlight local artists 11/11/2021 06:12pm • There's a new way of recording music in the District, and it's all about giving lesser-known artists a chance to shine. The "Out of Our Shells Project" was put together by Aram Sinnreich, the chair of communication studies at American University, and his wife Dunia Best. More Entertain Loudoun Co. pharmacy gives wrong COVID-19 dosage to kids Loudoun Co. pharmacy gives wrong COVID-19 dosage to kids 11/11/2021 12:05pm • Parents of roughly 100 children have been advised to talk to their pediatricians after their children received a potentially lower-than-recommended dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Loudoun County, Virginia, pharmacy last week. The pharmacy gave the children a low dose of the adult version of the va Revamped Maryland college campus goes high tech for research, jobs Revamped Maryland college campus goes high tech for research, jobs 11/11/2021 09:39am • Future developments on drones and other unmanned systems could come from a new, high-tech facility in California, Maryland. The Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland boasts an $86 million, 84,000-square-foot facility featuri Vets: Burn pits on bases abroad causing more breast cancer at home Vets: Burn pits on bases abroad causing more breast cancer at home 11/11/2021 07:31am • An alarming rise in breast cancer among military veterans is reigniting concern about burn pits on overseas military bases. Women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they face a higher risk of cancer from exposure to the pits' toxic fumes. Some studies show the rates of breast cancer among Should your child get the COVID-19 vaccination? Should your child get the COVID-19 vaccination? 11/10/2021 02:45pm • This content is written by Dr. Robert Sadowski, pediatric specialist and medical director, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. If a parent comes into my office asking questions about whether or not they should get the COVID-19 vaccine for their 12-18-year-old or 5-11-year-old, it's an excellent sign Hesitant about getting your kid a COVID shot due to side effects? This doctor says don't worry Hesitant about getting your kid a COVID shot due to side effects? This doctor says don't worry 11/10/2021 11:20am • Some parents have expressed hesitation about getting their children vaccinated against the coronavirus, and after experiencing symptoms themselves, they’re nervous how their child might react. But a doctor, who oversaw one of the trials for Pfizer, said there’s no need to worry. “I’ve Army vet indicted for feigning paraplegia, taking $1 million in benefits Army vet indicted for feigning paraplegia, taking $1 million in benefits 11/09/2021 12:40pm • A Baltimore County man, who was severely injured while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, has been indicted for illegally getting more than $1 million in Social Security and Veterans Disability benefits, by pretending to be a paraplegic for over a decade. William Rich, 41, has been indicted in fed Smithsonian names director to National Zoo, SCBI Smithsonian names director to National Zoo, SCBI 11/09/2021 12:30pm • The Smithsonian Institution has picked acting director Brandie Smith to be the director of both the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Smith initially joined the zoo staff in 2008, assisting with the giant panda program. The Smithsonian cites her work as contributing Maryland National Guard veteran continues making history Maryland National Guard veteran continues making history 11/08/2021 04:07am • Portrait of Major General Linda Singh unveiled Oct. 16, 2021. (Courtesy Linda Singh) This week, as we salute our veterans, we look at a local woman who came from a Frederick, Maryland, home with no running water — but went on to become the head of the Maryland National Guard. A portrait of Data Doctors: Buying vs. renting Internet modems Data Doctors: Buying vs. renting Internet modems 11/05/2021 06:18am • Q: I’m getting a new high-speed Internet service. Should I rent or buy the cable modem and router? A: There are pros and cons to both sides of the “buy vs. rent” question, and there is no single answer for everyone. The variables to consider include which type of broadband service you’ Johnny Artis, staple of the DC music scene, dies of COVID-19 complications Johnny Artis, staple of the DC music scene, dies of COVID-19 complications 11/05/2021 04:35am • Musician Johnny Artis, who spent decades performing in the D.C. area, was found dead in his home Wednesday of complications from COVID-19. He was two weeks shy of his 64th birthday. Artis sang blues, jazz, R&B, Southern rock, funk, soul, swing, reggae and country with his longtime bandmates at v Hacking happiness hormones to help beat winter blues Hacking happiness hormones to help beat winter blues 11/04/2021 07:32pm • The weekend time change ushers in dark winter months that can give some folks the blues, but an emotional health expert has tips for hacking happiness hormones in the brain. "The four chemicals — dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin — we've inherited them from animals; they each create As shots begin to go into young arms, Md. wants COVID-19 vaccines available at schools As shots begin to go into young arms, Md. wants COVID-19 vaccines available at schools 11/03/2021 06:30pm • Doctors, nurses and other providers have now started the big task of putting COVID-19 shots in the arms of half a million of the smallest Marylanders. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that state health officials had authorized providers in the state to immediately begin scheduling appointment DC parents relieved as Children's National gives out 1st COVID shots to young kids DC parents relieved as Children's National gives out 1st COVID shots to young kids 11/03/2021 02:03pm • Doctors are wasting no time in getting shots into younger kids’ arms, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director gave the go-ahead Tuesday night for kids ages 5 to 11 to get the shots. “I’m feeling really nervous,” confided 8-year-old Journey Arnold, while waiting for h Did Aaron Rodgers lie about his COVID-19 vaccination status? Did Aaron Rodgers lie about his COVID-19 vaccination status? 11/03/2021 01:04pm • Did Aaron Rodgers lie about his COVID-19 vaccination status? originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAaron Rodgers is slated to miss the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. A quick designation was made to determine that he w
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