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Yes, unemployment benefits will still be paid even if state funds run out 05/08/2020 05:23pm • A growing number of states are turning to the federal government to help pay unemployment benefits to millions of Americans left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic. Though several state unemployment trust funds are running dry and states are facing big budget shortfalls 'We'll do what we can': With 9 COVID-19 deaths a day, Prince George's Co. leaders cautious about Md. reopening 05/08/2020 02:54pm • Officials in Prince George’s County, Maryland, are sounding a note of caution about potential plans to begin easing some coronavirus-related restrictions in the state as early as next week. With more than 8,800 confirmed cases and 217 deaths, the county remains among the areas in Maryland harde The president's valet: An inside view 05/08/2020 01:29pm • Valets that work for the U.S. president are part of the White House Military Office (WHMO). Each WHMO operates slightly differently, depending on the preferences of the current administration. Emmett Beliveau, former WHMO director during the Obama administration, said it’s a 2,500-person operat Arlington County taking grant applications from pandemic-stricken businesses 05/08/2020 09:51am • A man walks past closed stores in Arlington, Virginia on March 31, 2020. (AFP via Getty Images/ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS) Virginia's Arlington County is taking applications for up to 120 grants worth $10,000 each to small businesses and nonprofits in the county affected by the coronavirus pandem 3 reasons COVID-19 is on the rise in Fairfax County 05/08/2020 08:09am • More than 60 days after Fairfax County announced its first case of COVID-19, the county has, by far, the most infections, hospitalizations and deaths than any county in Virginia — and now the county's emergency information department is giving three reasons why. The county, the largest in popul Education reform plan among three dozen bills vetoed by Hogan 05/07/2020 10:44pm • 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. is seen. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) With a trio of unusual veto letters, Gov. Lawrence J. Season Sidelined: Scholarship limits, roster sizes could affect extra year of eligibility 05/07/2020 10:25pm • "In theory" and "in practice" begin on the same road, yet often wind up at the same destination. The Maryland women's lacrosse team learned in March that there would be no May when the NCAA canceled the 2020 season. For the seniors on this year's roster, it was an unfortunate end to careers that Some Northern Va. leaders upset with feds over preempted N95 order 05/07/2020 01:40pm • The continuing shortage of personal protective equipment has led to bigger and more complicated hoops that officials have had to jump through in recent weeks, with some governors openly admitting to covert tactics in order to keep supplies from the federal government. At the county level, tha Five reasons to plan ahead for long term care 05/07/2020 11:17am • This content is provided by the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. In today’s world, planning is essential, particularly when it comes to retirement. People are living longer and need a long-range care plan that can sustain them throughout their lifetime. Regardless of the setting—h Virginia small businesses approved for $12.7B in aid loans 05/07/2020 10:49am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal data shows that more than 86,000 loans totaling $12.7 billion have been approved for small businesses in Virginia for relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figures obtained by The Richmond Times-Dispatch show that about 40,370 loans totaling $8.72 billion were appro Weekend road and rail work: Transforming 66, Purple Line, PaveDC and more 05/07/2020 10:04am • Roadwork If you live or work off I-66 west of the Capital Beltway, chances are you’ve been conditioned to the ongoing work and ever-changing landscape of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. This work will bring express lanes to the 22.5-mile stretch of roadway, rebuild major intercha Frontline Heroes: DC mom fields 911 calls during pandemic 05/07/2020 09:02am • EDITOR’S NOTE: During the coronavirus pandemic, there are people throughout the community working on the front lines. WTOP is honoring essential personnel through its Frontline Heroes campaign. Each day, WTOP chooses two nominees, awards each $100 and donates another $100 to Feed the Fight DC, a Maryland unemployment claims jump, claims fall in DC, Virginia 05/07/2020 08:44am • Signs like this are common as businesses stay closed during the pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) As first-time unemployment claims declined nationally and in D.C. and Virginia last week, initial claims in Maryland spiked. Nationally, another 3.169 million Americans filed first-time unemploymen Mail-in ballot requests surge for DC June elections 05/07/2020 04:31am • With the coronavirus public health emergencies in place, it may be easy for D.C. residents to forget there are two elections coming up next month. The primary election is June 2, and a special election for Ward 2 is on June 16. Ward 2 is holding a special election to replace former council member Old Ebbitt Grill brought to its knees by the pandemic 05/07/2020 03:44am • During a normal year, Mother's Day Sunday would be a day to look forward to for the Old Ebbitt Grill in Northwest Washington. "Mother's Day is typically the biggest day of the year for us," said John McDonnell, the chief operating officer of Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns the restaurant.