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Country music legend Willie Nelson gets his Covid-19 vaccination 01/16/2021 07:10am • Country music legend Willie Nelson received the Covid-19 vaccine at a drive-through facility in Texas this week, according to a post he shared on Facebook. "Getting your COVID vaccine is Willie cool!," said Family Hospital Systems, a locally owned system of freestanding emergency rooms and hospit Ryan Kerrigan says he's 'not closing any doors on Washington' 01/15/2021 08:42pm • Ryan Kerrigan: 'I'm not closing any doors on Washington' originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAfter Washington’s season came to a close, it was presumed that we had seen the last of Ryan Kerrigan in the Burgundy and Gold. But the veteran free agent isn't ruling  Ahead of inauguration, Maryland Gov. Hogan declares state of emergency 01/15/2021 04:10pm • Armed members of the Maryland National Guard secures the perimeter around the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington, a week after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Citing the possibility of "additional riots, tumultuous conduct" an Hogan announces $30M in relief for Maryland entertainment venues 01/15/2021 11:45am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has announced $30 million in emergency relief for music and entertainment venues. The governor announced the help on Friday for venues that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. It's part of more than $700 million in emergency economic relief provided b What’s open, what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 01/15/2021 04:11am • The life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated Monday. It's a federal holiday, which means area public schools, public libraries, banks, post offices and government offices are closed. But there are a ton of Day of Service events around the D.C. area. Her Man found dead at parking lot near Montgomery County school 01/14/2021 11:28pm • Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating the death of a man who was found inside a car parked at an elementary school. Martin Sean Nolan, 21, of Rockville, had trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene Thursday, a Montgomery County police news release said. Just before 5:40 a Prince William County courthouse closed Tuesday, Wednesday for security threat 01/14/2021 08:29pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Prince William County courthouse will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 19 and Wednesday, Jan. 20 due to a security threat. The closure, Biden COVID-19 Advisory Board: Mass release of vaccine will not compromise follow-up doses 01/14/2021 08:13pm • The goal to get as many COVID-19 shots into arms as quickly as possible is driving President-elect Joe Biden's plan to release nearly all available doses of the vaccine. His advisers don't want skeptics to worry about future supplies. "We're not really going to have issues with supply to meet Maryland activates Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine rollout 01/14/2021 05:22pm • Maryland has activated Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that the state can begin vaccinating those in the group — which include those age 75 and older, those in assisted-living facilities, K-12 teachers and education staff, and child care providers â Montgomery County wants more COVID-19 vaccine doses than it is getting 01/14/2021 04:14pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is using up all the COVID-19 vaccine doses provided by the state each week, but has received significantly fewer doses in its most recent shipment than the amount requested, and that could complicate the county’s efforts to move toward more widespread vaccination, offi DC mayor, threatened with death, outlines inauguration security prep after Capitol siege 01/13/2021 11:45pm • Members of the National Guard secure the perimeter around the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington as the House of Representatives continues with its fast-moving House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a week after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Manu Here's why we can have some hope about the COVID pandemic 01/13/2021 10:03pm • The US keep breaking records in the coronavirus pandemic. The latest: 3 million new cases in the first two weeks of the year. But some experts say there's hope. Vaccines, spring weather and, surprisingly, the high number of infections all offer cause for optimism, Dr. Promises to work together — but also glaring differences — as unprecedented Md. session begins 01/13/2021 06:09pm • Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), in his protected space, presides during the first day of the 2021 General Assembly session. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Mattersâ Virginia gun group plans peaceful Jan. 18 rally in Richmond 01/13/2021 07:56am • In the wake of the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol and the FBI's warning of armed protests in all 50 state capitols around President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the Virginia Citizens Defense League says it plans to hold its annual, peaceful Lobby Day rally in Richmond, on Jan. 18. In a m Md. Board of Elections chairman leaving term early 01/13/2021 04:55am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland State Board of Elections Chairman Michael R. Cogan (R) announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down after the board meets in Feb