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Public warned about potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia 05/18/2022 04:20pm • Health officials in Northern Virginia are warning the public about some potential exposures to measles. The case involves an unvaccinated child who was infected during a trip out of the country. The child's case was confirmed on Tuesday, according to Dr. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun DC firefighters honor 5 members who died over a century ago 05/18/2022 04:00pm • May 18, 1896, saw the deadliest fire in history for D.C.'s fire department, and 126 years later, the city’s fire department honored the brave men who died during rescue attempts. A red-and-black firebox -- number 139 -- stands at the corner of 9th Street and Pennsylvania Ave in Northwest. †Cole Holcomb ready to 'take control' of Commanders' defense at Mike LB spot 05/18/2022 12:45pm • Holcomb ready to 'take control' of Commanders' defense originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOutside of quarterback, the inside linebacker position was where the Washington Commanders concluded the 2021 regular season in need of the most help.Washington addressed quarterback by Howard Co. budget proposal boosts funding for police, fire services 05/18/2022 10:16am • The Howard County Police Department could be on the verge of its largest budget hike in over a decade. If approved, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball's budget proposal for fiscal 2023 would give the police an $11 million boost as part of a larger investment in the county's public safety syste Five recent NFL revenge games involving someone on Washington's sideline 05/18/2022 06:00am • Five recent revenge games involving someone on Washington's side originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor Carson Wentz in 2022, revenge will be a dish that's best served in sizable portions on three separate days in the fall. The Commanders quarterback is set to see the Eagles at Fe Montgomery Co. recommends masks again with COVID surge 'lasting longer than expected' 05/17/2022 03:35pm • Residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, are being urged to wear masks when indoors, to get tested for COVID-19 when returning from gatherings or travel and to make sure they're up to date on their vaccinations, including booster shots. "Our current surge in cases is lasting longer than expected Safety panel: Metro put employees 'at risk' by powering up 3rd rail with workers in zone 05/17/2022 03:04pm • When Metro workers make track repairs, the power to the third rail, which could be lethal, gets shut off. There’s a detailed procedure for making sure everyone is clear of the work zone before the power gets turned on, but a report from the Metro safety commission says Metro isn’t following it, How does Maryland plant 5 million trees? It’s complicated 05/17/2022 10:37am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Growing up in West Baltimore, Greg Burks never thought much about the lack of vegetation around him. But his younger brother suffered from Wizards in the NBA Draft Lottery again but like their future trajectory 05/17/2022 04:30am • The Washington Wizards probably didn’t want to be in the NBA Draft Lottery for the third time in four years, but the team would like to continue its recent run of selection success. Rui Hachimura in 2019 and Deni Avdija in 2020 were both lottery selections, and have received significant playing MedStar Georgetown program extends beyond medical care to help young cancer patients 05/17/2022 01:47am • A cancer diagnosis can be daunting at any age, but a D.C. hospital has created a comprehensive program to help guide adolescents and young adults through their diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care. The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Pediatric and Young Adult Survivorship Program t Another round of free COVID-19 antigen tests available for residents 05/16/2022 08:43pm • ▶ Watch Video: 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the United States A third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available for Americans. The free tests were first introduced as part of a Biden administration push to increase testing capacity and is now a major part of the ongoing C COVID-19 cases expected to keep rising in Montgomery Co. 05/16/2022 08:21pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, can expect to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, according to county health officials. As of Monday morning, the county's COVID-19 dashboard showed 319.7 cases per 100,000 residents in the past seven days, putting Montgomery County in the "medium" range. In a weekl At bill signing, top leaders celebrate capital budget, new health care and public safety laws 05/16/2022 05:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City)  Full speed ahead: Bike to Work Day 2022 05/16/2022 03:07pm • This content is sponsored by the Council of Government. Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is rolling full speed ahead, as a regained sense of community, free T-shirts, and a chance to win a free bicycle will attract thousands of commuters to participate in the regional event on Friday, May 20. Co-organi Washington Convention Center 1st to receive WELL Health-Safety rating 05/16/2022 01:50pm • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Courtesy Events DC) The Walter E. Washington Convention Center has the most conferences, conventions and events booked for 2022 since before the pandemic — twice as many as 2021 — and people attending them can be assured of one thing: It’s clean