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Surge in COVID-19 cases prompts Md. to announce 30-day state of emergency 01/05/2022 02:40am • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a 30-day state of emergency to combat the current COVID-19 crisis in the state, where projections show that hospitalizations could top 5,000. “From day one of the crisis. I have told it to you straight, and so the truth is that the next four to six weeks 'No food and no hope': Drivers stranded on I-95 in Va. are cold, hungry and asking for help 01/05/2022 12:40am • Have you or someone you know been stuck on I-95? Tell WTOP about your experiences. Listen to WTOP live online and on the radio at 103.5 FM. Download the free WTOP News app for Android and Apple phones to sign up for custom traffic and weather alerts. Driving on Interstate 95 has bee Md. state of emergency helps hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients 01/04/2022 10:19pm • Hospitals across Maryland are so overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients that the governor declared a state of emergency to allow the National Guard to help and give health officials the power to restructure resources. Hospitalizations have doubled in the last day, and more than 600 patients were wait Amid omicron surge, Montgomery Co. extends mask mandate — with new end date 01/04/2022 04:08pm • Montgomery County lawmakers in Maryland voted unanimously Tuesday to keep the county's indoor mask mandate in place at least until the end of the month, as the county sees an astronomical rise in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant that is leading to soaring hospitalizations and disrupting COVID-19 still a major factor for those with opioid addiction 01/04/2022 10:59am • This content is sponsored by Emergent Biosolutions. As the United States begins opening up, many vaccinated people are returning to normal life, however, opioid users are not getting vaccinated at high rates and have higher risks for complications if they contract the disease. The issue is Traffic jams and power outages marked DC area ahead of nightly freeze 01/03/2022 10:20pm • Key points: Totals: Record-breaking snowfall was reported Monday, with over a foot of snow reported in southern Virginia and eastern Maryland suburbs. Roads: Chaotic road conditions caused spinouts, jackknifed 18-wheelers and stopped traffic. Power outages: Dominion Energy saw 380,000 cus Michael Steele decides not to run for Md. governor 01/03/2022 08:19pm • Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, a nationally prominent Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, has decided not to enter the race for governor next year. Steele’s status as a possible candidate hung over the Republican field for months. He formed an exploratory committee Polls show Elrich with early lead in race for Montgomery Co. executive 01/03/2022 12:42pm • In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. In 2018, Elrich — then a three-term member of the County Council — eked out a 77-vote victory over David Blair, a wealthy businessman seeking elective office for the first time. Washington's season is lost so time to focus on the upcoming new name 01/03/2022 09:51am • Washington's season is lost so time to focus on new name originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Football Team suffered a pair of four-game losing streaks this season, and the second one proved enough to sink the Burgundy and Gold's playoff chances. With the NFC Wild Car COVID vaccine from Md.-based Novavax 1 month from FDA application 01/03/2022 09:36am • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Novavax could file for Food and Drug Administration approval for its COVID-19 vaccine within weeks, after completing one of the final steps in the process. Novavax said Friday it had completed submission of the final data package, including chemistry, manufacturing an 'Not taking any chances': US Capitol Police chief talks security ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary 01/03/2022 05:50am • When asked about how he approaches his job, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said, "I'm not taking any chances." He's in charge of protecting the building where members of Congress work and where tourists from all over the world gather. Now, nearly a year after the U.S. Capitol was breached b Snowplow driver shortages in Montgomery County and DC 01/03/2022 05:27am • Montgomery County, Maryland, and D.C. both have a snowplow driver shortage that may impact operations. About 350 Montgomery County and contracted operators are generally available to clear Montgomery County roadways. The current estimates are that operators are down by 25% to 30%, but the transpo Car Review: Jaguar's F-Pace SVR crossover packs fun and luxury for big price 01/03/2022 04:02am • If you are looking for a luxury crossover, there are plenty of options to choose from. Jaguar has the F-Pace, a stylish ride that slots nicely between a compact and mid-size crossover. Choose the F-Pace SVR model and you get one fast ride, with a 550hp-supercharged V-8 that turns it into a fast fami Montgomery Co. ambulance service could be disrupted by crowded ERs 01/03/2022 03:15am • While around 9% of Montgomery County Fire and EMS staff quarantined, or are sick or injured, officials told WTOP it is not affecting service. But, they said, crowded emergency rooms in the last two weeks could eventually lead to prolonged ambulance service. “All six of the ERs are saying to me, â Winter storm warning issued for DC area; some could see 10+ inches of snow Monday 01/03/2022 03:10am • Some freezing rain has moved through Virginia and into the District as winter weather lovers await the first snowfall of the new year. A storm that is expected to be the largest since 2019. Monday's snowstorm at a glance: Forecasters predict four to six inches of snowfall by Monday after