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Frederick County schools stop in-person instruction after surge in coronavirus cases 01/03/2021 12:32pm • The school system in Frederick County, Maryland, is taking precautions after an increase in local coronavirus cases. All small-group in person instruction and winter sports practices are suspended for Frederick County Public Schools, according to an announcement by the school system. Starting No charges for police in shooting death of Maryland man during 'no-knock' raid 12/31/2020 05:00pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland prosecutors on Thursday ruled out criminal charges against a police officer who fatally shot a man during a tactical team's predawn, no-knock raid on his family's home, a killing that galvanized a loose network of anti-government extremists this year. Duncan So Data Doctors: Old laptops still valuable for students 12/25/2020 02:29pm • Q: How can I tell if my laptop is too old to donate to a student for online classes? Computing devices and access to the internet have become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to assume that everyone enjoys the same capabilities, but sadly, this is not the case. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed what Older adults are more at risk of social isolation and its health effects during pandemic 12/24/2020 04:12am • The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a double blow to older adults — not only are they more likely to face severe illness from COVID-19, but they’re also in danger of suffering from the social isolation that circumstances demand. A report from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging CARES Act money used to improve broadband access in Virginia 12/22/2020 01:52pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More than 50 cities and counties across Virginia are using $30 million allocated by the state for projects designed to increase access to high-speed internet. In October, Gov. Ralph Northam announced he was setting aside money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Report: Pandemic walloped Virginia on all levels, and it's 'still an uphill climb' 12/21/2020 02:52pm • It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic walloped the commonwealth of Virginia in 2020, but a new report from Old Dominion University lays out the impact in dramatic fashion. The pandemic broke a streak of 11 straight quarters of economic growth in Virginia, and the 27% contraction in the se Data Doctors: End of the road for Adobe Flash 12/18/2020 03:21pm • Q: With Adobe Flash expiring soon, what should I do to make sure my computer is safe? Adobe’s multimedia platform known as "Flash" was an instrumental tool in the evolution of the internet that brought animation and video capabilities to a text-based world. Some of the most amazing interacti COVID-19 pandemic has piled many more tasks on oldest child 12/17/2020 04:20pm • Katherine Banegas-Bonilla, a high school student at Baltimore City College, has much more to do at home since classes went virtual. (Photo by Megan Sayles/Capital News Service) BALTIMORE — A year ago, 17-year-old Katherine Banegas-Bonilla had to worry only about managing her classes at Baltimo 'Go build a snowman': Superintendent declares snow day, internet sheds tears of joy 12/16/2020 07:48am • A local superintendent has turned an announcement about schools closing for an impending snowstorm into a teachable, emotional moment. Now THIS is a snow day. (h/t @vbagate) pic.twitter.com/inkaTyGvdQ — Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) December 15, 2020 Bondy Shay Gibson is superintenden 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 'Dicey forecast': How much snow? How much rain? 12/15/2020 04:30pm • Get ready for some wild, winter weather across the broader D.C. region Wednesday with a heavy blast of snow to the north and west and a deluge of rain to the south bringing potential flooding threats. Here's what you need to know. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather adviso With snow on the way, what are schools' plans? 12/15/2020 01:40pm • With so much learning moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic, will school systems in the area still close when there's snow? Or will systems simply move — or continue — online learning when the weather gets rough? WTOP has asked D.C.-area school systems to share their plans. Many haven't f Data Doctors: What to know about Amazon Sidewalk 12/11/2020 03:00pm • A logo at the entrance of Amazon, in Douai, northern France on April 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File) Q: I’m trying to figure out how to make sure Amazon Sidewalk isn’t on in my Ring doorbell. Can you help? In September 2019, Amazon announced its initiative to securely extend th Prince William Co. buys more than 4,000 new internet hot spots for virtual learning 12/10/2020 05:05am • Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia will receive more than 4,000 new Wi-Fi hot spots for students participating in virtual learning. The Board of County Supervisors used $1.2 million in CARES Act funding to buy 4,061 hot spots for students lacking reliable internet service. The newes McAuliffe focuses on education as he kicks off bid for Va. governorship 12/09/2020 12:40pm • Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, left, announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination for governor during a press conference in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. McAuliffe was joined by several backers, including Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, right. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-D