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Area doctor says forthcoming RSV shot for infants is very effective 08/06/2023 01:28pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) shot for infants younger than 8 months, which may hit the market very soon. "RSV is a serious illness that affects a lot of children, so this is important," said Jill McCabe, medical director of th Prince George's Co. Schools to use AI, 'next emerging technology' in classrooms 08/05/2023 04:19pm • Can artificial intelligence be used to boost natural knowledge? That's what the new Prince George's County Public Schools superintendent is pushing this upcoming school year. Millard House II told Good Morning America Saturday morning that the school district is embracing what he believes is t As 'awareness' increases, Md. marijuana sales could go even higher 08/04/2023 04:54pm • The nearly $90 million spent on marijuana products during Maryland's first month of legal recreational sales was a big number — but it may go even higher as more people get used to the new law. It became legal in July for people at least 21 years old to buy marijuana at dispensaries across Va. families file complaint with AG alleging disabled students' rights were violated 08/04/2023 03:38pm • Families of children with disabilities have filed a complaint with the Virginia attorney general's office, calling for an investigation into state education authorities and the Fairfax County School Board for allegedly violating the rights of students with disabilities. In the complaint filed las What happens behind the scenes when storms knock power out? 08/04/2023 08:37am • After Saturday's storm in our region left homes cut in half and roads closed for days, many were left in the dark for hours — even days in some areas — and wondering when the power would come back on. At the Pepco Mobile Command operations center, currently stationed in Rockville, Maryland, c Md. Sen. Cardin among group aiming to end prescription drug shortages 08/04/2023 07:49am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D) is hoping to address continuing prescription drug shortages in a new bill by attempting to extend shelf Overseeing the DC region's power grid in the age of climate change 08/02/2023 06:35pm • Extreme weather, like the kind the D.C. region experienced over the weekend, highlights the stresses on the local power grid. While no one likes waiting for the power to come back on, in Maryland, officials who have dealt with the impacts of weather emergencies and power outages say there has bee 911 call centers struggle with staffing shortages, mental health, burnout 08/02/2023 01:15pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In medical emergencies, house fires, or other dangerous situations, most Americans understand to call 911 for immediate help from a call spe Body found along highway on-ramp in Prince George's Co. 08/02/2023 09:33am • A body was found along a highway on-ramp in Prince George's County Tuesday afternoon, according to Maryland State Police. The body was found on the grass along the on-ramp from Woodyard Road to southbound Branch Avenue (Maryland Route 5) in Clinton at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, state police sai Citing success, Fairfax Co. expands program to respond to mental health emergencies 08/02/2023 05:10am • Fairfax County, Virginia, is expanding a program that helps police safely respond to mental health emergencies. The program is called the "Co-Responder Program," and pairs up a behavioral health expert with a police officer who is trained in crisis intervention techniques. "They ride around th Part of GW Parkway reopens after crews remove 500 tons of debris following Saturday's storm 08/01/2023 04:10pm • Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages. The D.C. region continues to recover after Saturday's severe storm ripped through the area, toppling trees, and knocking out power for thousands across the area. Here's what you need to know. Traffic Impact: Part of the George W 'Ferocious storm': Part of GW Parkway could be closed for days, thousands in DC region still without power 07/31/2023 03:05pm • Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages. The D.C. region continues to recover after a severe storm ripped through the area on Saturday, toppling trees, and knocking out power for thousands across the area. Here's what you need to know. Traffic Impact: Parts of the Geor Eviction filings surpass pre-pandemic levels in some parts of Northern Virginia 07/31/2023 12:50pm • Eviction filings have been on the rise across parts of Virginia and, in some areas, have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. In Fairfax County, eviction filings in the first quarter of this year rose by nearly 3% compared to the first quarter of 2020, before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's DC region counties top every population size for best government IT 07/31/2023 12:44pm • The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties have released their 20th annual list of counties with the best resident-facing government websites and information technology practices — and Maryland and Virginia counties top all lists based on population. The survey i Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms 07/31/2023 12:50am • Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages. D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in recovery mode after severe weather walloped area trees and knocked out power for thousands across the region. Here's what you need to know. Current Outages: Power outages continue for around 8,