Search

Civilian oversight proposed for Prince William County police force 12/16/2020 09:22pm • 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. In the aftermath of a deadly police shooting in the Four Seasons community last week, a Prince William County supervisor wants to tak MGM National Harbor pursuing outdoor gaming 12/16/2020 08:41pm • MGM National Harbor is looking at moving some of its gaming operations into the great outdoors. A permit application for commercial contractor JE Richards Inc. to perform “electrical work for outdoor gaming construction drawings” at the casino-resort was submitted Friday to Prince George’s First wave of Children's National staff volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine 12/16/2020 03:01pm • Dr. Joelle Simpson, interim chief of the emergency department, was given the first of two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) Five of the 110 staff members who will be vaccinated this week at Children's National Hospital received the first of two shot Md. doctor says Moderna vaccine will be second weapon against coronavirus 12/16/2020 03:58am • The second vaccine against COVID-19, created by Moderna, is expected to secure emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration by week's end, and it offers more hope in the world's battle against coronavirus. Scientists on the pandemic frontlines regard this week's deployment of Hogan calls in Md. National Guard to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution 12/15/2020 09:58pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said during his weekly coronavirus news conference that the National Guard will be reactivated to provide logistical support and any other necessary help as the state's vaccine distribution plan gets underway. The National Guard will install special field teams to help p Prince George's Co. prepares for vaccine rollout as COVID-19 continues to spread 12/15/2020 08:48pm • The coronavirus is "raging" in Prince George's County, Maryland, and widespread vaccination is critical to control the outbreak, according to Dr. Ernest Carter, the county's health officer. Carter told council members that Prince George's County will get a portion of the 155,000 Pfizer-BioNTech v What has been the biggest surprise of Washington's season thus far? 12/15/2020 04:20pm • What has been the biggest surprise of Washington's season thus far? originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith just three weeks remaining in the 2020 NFL season, it's safe to say the Washington Football Team has exceeded almost everyone's expectations. Washington has won four straigh It's official: Montgomery Co. tightens health restrictions 12/15/2020 03:57pm • It's official: The Montgomery County Council has approved new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including suspending indoor dining and cutting capacity limits at retail stores. They take effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed the new restrictions last we Arlington Co. police to start wearing body cameras 12/15/2020 12:32pm • Starting Wednesday, police officers in Arlington County, Virginia, will begin wearing body cameras as part of their uniforms. The cameras will record all dispatch calls, as well as enforcement and investigative contacts. Arlington police said in a statement that officers assigned to patrol, speci DC doctor who rolled up sleeve for one of first shots: Coronavirus vaccine 'a no-brainer' 12/14/2020 06:30pm • Five professionals at George Washington University in D.C. were among the first to roll up their sleeves Monday to get a shot during a livestream billed as "The National Ceremonial COVID-19 Vaccination Kickoff Event." A host of front line health care workers received the first COVID-19 vaccines Can Congress break impasse over coronavirus relief? 12/14/2020 05:57pm • Congress -- and millions of Americans -- are running out of time for emergency coronavirus relief to be approved by lawmakers. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is trying to renew momentum for a $908 billion proposal, releasing legislation on Monday that some hope can still be a building block 'Historic, unprecedented achievement': Fauci on vaccines and a return to normal 12/14/2020 04:44pm • With the first coronavirus vaccines being administered across the U.S., the nation’s leading infectious disease expert says we could see a return to something resembling normal life next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the Nation Car Review: Drive small, live large with the surprisingly spacious 2020 Buick Encore GX 12/14/2020 06:27am • Buick has been selling the little Encore for the last seven years, and it’s a hit for the company. General Motors had good reason to add the new Buick Encore GX for 2020. It’s nicer inside, and it has grown in some important areas. For a small vehicle, the cabin is rather spacious. The front cab 'You have a 50/50 chance — fight': Rockville COVID survivor's story 12/12/2020 07:23pm • Vanessa Strunk is a self-described "boring old lady" who goes to work, shops online and heads home at the end of the day. A small business owner who runs the Rockville, Maryland-based Green Diva Designs firm, the 58-year-old said she had been taking precautions since the coronavirus pandemic hit 'I am concerned': Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes 12/12/2020 06:57pm • A doctor tasked with overseeing the Prince William County Health District in Virginia is urging the public to take the necessary precautions as the county's coronavirus test percent-positivity rate exceeded 16% this week. Dr. Alison Ansher, who oversees Prince William County, Manassas and Manassa