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NFL Pro Bowler performs inspirational magic show at MGM National Harbor 08/17/2021 10:58am • He was a two-time NFL Pro Bowler as a long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles, but his greatest magic trick is survival, and he's spreading his message of optimism with others. This Saturday, Jon Dorenbos performs his inspiring magic show at MGM National Harbor. "My show is my life story How you can help Afghans resettling in the DC region 08/17/2021 04:12am • Many Afghans being evacuated from the country after its takeover by the Taliban will end up living in the D.C. area, and there are several ways to help them. Kristyn Peck, CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, told WTOP that her agency needs cash donations to help refugees Incentives help DC students get coronavirus vaccines before heading back to school 08/14/2021 02:37pm • Both parents and students are getting a little something extra at a coronavirus vaccine clinic in D.C. on Saturday. Many said the shot is just a part of getting ready for school this year. "They're excited to go back to school and I just want them to be safe," said Linda Torres, the mother of Vaccine incentive program kicks off in DC 08/07/2021 08:48pm • (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: '678f1bd2-90b7-48fd-a2ce-feeea768a568' }).render("52615363bb7fdcc");}); D.C. officials aim for a strong start to t Vaccine incentives for DC kids now include giveaways, gift cards, chance to win $25K for college 08/06/2021 02:41pm • (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: '8b6c7bf4-2245-437c-b9a9-6c2bfe5e93c3' }).render("714615365ef9e038");}); The push to get D.C. children caught up o DC will require masks indoors for everyone older than 2 beginning July 31 07/30/2021 02:15am • (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: 'e5134b93-7a03-4661-b88a-981bbabd36f5' }).render("77761536b711f63a");}); D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursd Food bank expands curbside groceries service to more DC-area communities 07/29/2021 12:28am •   A grocery store on wheels with reasonably priced, healthy offerings soon will be making the rounds in Prince George's County, Maryland, communities experiencing high levels of food insecurity that also lack easy access to grocery stores. Curbside Groceries, operated by the Capital A Nationals' trade-deadline deals through the years 07/28/2021 04:32am • The Nationals are under .500 as the July calendar winds down and the trading deadline looms. As they near Saturday, July 31 — and remember, since 2019, there has been no August waiver-wire exemption — they have to decide if they’re buyers or sellers. The sweep by the Orioles doesn’t de DC still weighing additional incentives to get residents vaccinated as demand plateaus 07/09/2021 07:16pm • The District is seeing some success with their vaccination incentive programs, but are still looking for ways to get people out to vaccine sites around the city to be vaccinated. Patrick Ashley, with DC Health, told the D.C. Council Friday that, based on conversations with people turning out to g St. Mary's Co. confirms 1st case of COVID-19 delta variant 07/03/2021 12:53am • St. Mary's County, Maryland, confirmed a positive case of the delta variant of the coronavirus Friday evening. Health officials in the county said in a news release that it is the first case of the strain detected. They offered no further details about the person who tested positive. The delta va DC still trying to improve rent help program 07/02/2021 01:49pm • D.C. is still trying to get pandemic relief money out the door to help residents pay their rent through Stay D.C. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio told D.C. Council members on a conference call Friday that so far, about $34 million has gone out in rental assistance, and about $1.5 million in help pay U.Md. students, faculty could win $250 gift card for getting COVID-19 vaccine 07/02/2021 01:47pm • Students and faculty at the University of Maryland could win a $250 gift card for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Every Friday from July 9 to July 30, the school will draw the name of one student and one faculty member who have confirmed their vaccination status online and used the hashtag # Want $51? DC will pay you to help people get vaccinated 06/28/2021 03:11pm • D.C. said Monday that people who help unvaccinated friends, family and neighbors make a plan to get vaccinated and accompany them to a vaccination site can receive a $51 VISA gift card. It's being done through D.C.'s Take the Shot program, starting Tuesday. The news comes days after Patrick As DC wants to give out more rent money; considers added incentives to get teens vaccinated 06/25/2021 02:54pm • D.C. can't seem to get money out the door quickly enough to help everyone who has asked for assistance with rent. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio said during a D.C. Council conference call Friday that the city has made a number of improvements to StayDC, the District's rent and utility assistance pr Fairfax officials, housing advocates worry about evictions once moratorium ends 06/24/2021 01:37pm • 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. Mozell Ingram is a month behind on her rent and although she is receiving emergency rental assistance through Fairfax County, the mother