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Worker rescued in NW DC building collapse; 5 injured 07/02/2021 03:15am • A construction worker has been rescued after being trapped for about an hour and a half in the collapse of a building under construction Thursday afternoon in Northwest D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly said a combination of small search cameras, a rescue dog, "chain saws and manual labor" got rescue How to safely celebrate July 4 with vaccinated and unvaccinated family 07/01/2021 10:37pm • This Fourth of July, many are doubly celebrating freedom, not just as a nation, but also from the pandemic. However, one Virginia Tech expert said that while things are much better than they were a year ago, don’t forget to keep a few safety measures in place at those holiday gatherings. “ DC police chief: Entire department will be on duty for Fourth of July fireworks 07/01/2021 06:31pm • D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee gives a press update on plans for the Fourth of July fireworks at Eastern Market on Thursday. (WTOP/Valerie Bonk) The National Mall will be busy this weekend for the Fourth of July fireworks and D.C. police say they're ready for it. "We will ensure that the cit Virginia renters vulnerable to eviction as state of emergency ends 07/01/2021 05:31pm • The end of Virginia's state of emergency could mean dire times for those who have been struggling to pay the bills. “There were certain protections against eviction based on non-payment of rent that were tied to the state of emergency,” said Laura Dobbs, a housing attorney with the Virginia P Drinking alcohol in Montgomery Co. parks no longer allowed 07/01/2021 10:40am • If you were thinking about having a beer in a Montgomery County, Maryland, park to celebrate the holiday weekend, you'll want to think twice. Parkgoers can no longer drink alcohol in those local parks starting Thursday. The ending of Maryland's State of Emergency means the chance to drink in l Landover apartment complex fire displaces dozens 07/01/2021 08:24am • An early morning apartment complex fire wreaked havoc in Landover, Maryland, on Thursday, displacing at least 45 adults, 30 kids and four dogs. This is video of the fire taken by @PGFDNews as they arrived on scene just after 2:30am pic.twitter.com/wyTVFgq6ef — John Domen (@JDDsays) July 1, 2 July entertainment guide 2021 07/01/2021 12:15am • Summer is in full force with tons of activities going on around the D.C. area. So what does the entertainment scene look like as we emerge from the pandemic? Here's a roundup of fun events for the month of July:   July Entertainment Guide July 1: Cynthia Erivo at Wolf Trap 50 Suspect arrested in shooting death of former Chevy Chase Village manager 06/30/2021 05:03pm • The Montgomery County police have arrested a man in the death of the former manager of Chevy Chase Village, who was found dead in his Bethesda, Maryland, house last week. Billy Phillips III, 36, of Rockville, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Geoffrey Biddle, 66, of Bethes With fireworks back, Md. firefighters hope to prevent illegal displays and injuries 06/30/2021 03:47pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '852a92be-ab22-4f08-93cb-4fac57c81bf1' }).render("961615365a51dbea");}); After the touch of a sparkler to a cott DC small businesses emerge from COVID with help from nonprofits and Wells Fargo 06/30/2021 02:59pm • This content is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Sandra Foote, owner of Flip it LJ Diner, a small restaurant in Northwest D.C., wasn’t sure her business would survive the pandemic. Foote started the diner nine years ago with her husband, who has since passed away. Her business tanked during the hei Wizards are making progress in coaching search as more names emerge 06/30/2021 02:55pm • Wizards are making progress in coaching search originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFollowing a quiet start to their process to find a new head coach, more information has emerged about who the Wizards are keying in on as they search for Scott Brooks' replacement.On Wednesday, NBC Sports Wash New law targets surprise medical bills 06/30/2021 12:54pm • A hospital visit is stressful enough and that stress can be compounded when people are left with surprise medical bills and discover that visiting an in-network provider doesn't guarantee you'll be covered. Now there's a new law aimed at ensuring patients aren't left with unexpected costs. Pat Anxious coming out of the pandemic? That's common and can be treated, experts say 06/30/2021 04:44am • America is in celebratory mode. States are dropping Covid-19 restrictions, plane travel is breaking records, and many Americans are gearing up to celebrate summer as if the last year plus of pandemic madness never happened. "Many people are experiencing a relief. They've been vaccinated and are a Virginians can still order to-go cocktails for at least another year 06/30/2021 12:04am • During the COVID lockdown, many Virginians gained a new reason to get tacos-to-go on the regular: delicious bartender-made margaritas that they could drink from the comfort of their own couch. It was thanks to an easing of Virginia's liquor laws to help struggling bars and restaurants sell drinks Charles County public schools to lift mask mandate July 1 06/29/2021 05:57pm • Starting July 1, Charles County Public Schools in Maryland will no longer require masks on school grounds. The Tuesday announcement said that students, staff and visitors are strongly encouraged to continue using masks, but may do so voluntarily. Before announcing the change, the school system