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Stimulus checks could come quickly, but the jobless may have a wait for unemployment benefits 03/10/2021 06:05am • The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that President Joe Biden championed even before taking office is expected to land on his desk in coming days, but it could take some time for struggling Americans to see all the benefits. While the $1,400 stimulus payments could hit pe Maryland state revenue estimates track with pre-COVID forecasts 03/10/2021 05:09am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s economic recovery from a virus-induced recession continues to exceed expectations, and the state’s top fiscal leaders agree Metro GM hopes COVID-19 relief could prevent cuts to service, staff 03/08/2021 03:55pm • The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package making its way through Congress could help prevent big service cuts for D.C.’s Metro system, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld hopes. “We’re all hoping that the actions that were taken by Congress over the weekend will eliminate these issues for Car Review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is 710hp SUV with space for family 03/08/2021 04:07am • Some vehicles are going greener, but the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat is ramping up its muscle, bringing enough power to make you scream. With 710 horsepower and all-wheel drive, this SUV accelerates with neck snapping brutality if you plant the gas pedal to the floor. You will be passing 60 mph in abou DC-area leaders praise local aid included in COVID-19 relief bill 03/06/2021 08:50pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser thanked President Joe Biden and congressional leaders for including local aid in the latest COVID-19 relief package. In a tweet, Bowser thanked President Biden, congressional leaders and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. We thank President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Advocates reiterate call for lawmakers to pursue meaningful reform as policing bills move to the Md. House 03/06/2021 07:20am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A sea of gloved fists — white with knuckles painted blood red — floated above bowed heads outside the State House Thursday evening as Timeline: 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic in DC, Maryland and Virginia 03/05/2021 03:07pm • More than a year ago, reports began circulating about a mysterious new illness in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. It seemed like a world away, and it was — at first. That all changed March 5, 2020, when Maryland authorities announced the first confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Rifts form among Senate Democrats over police transparency 03/02/2021 11:17pm • Maryland state Sen. Pamela G. Beidle (D-Anne Arundel) on the Senate floor. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle Gaines) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Democrats splinte Airlines say jobs, wages at risk if Congress doesn't step in 03/02/2021 04:32pm • Airline executives told members of Congress on Tuesday that the airline industry is losing an estimated $150 million a day, and they warned that tens of thousands of aviation workers could lose their jobs or face wage cuts if Congress doesn't again step in to help. They told members of Congress t Report: Washington hasn't come up 'one time' in Deshaun Watson talks 03/02/2021 11:05am • Texans reporter: WFT hasn't come up 'one time' in Watson talks originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe following paragraphs are about to act as a whole lot of rain on top of the Deshaun Watson-to-Washington parade. Sorry in advance.Ever since Watson first made it clear he'd li Car Review: Toyota brings back the Supra with a little German help 03/01/2021 03:45am • The sporty 2021 Toyota GR Supra came back last year after a long hiatus and at a reasonable price, thanks to a little help from BMW. Both BMW and Toyota joined forces to build sports cars: Toyota built a coupe, and BMW built a convertible. This Supra has a German turbocharged straight 6-cylinder eng Debate on police reforms continues in Annapolis 02/26/2021 06:18pm • Next week, Maryland's Senate will debate a group of bills on police reform. On Friday, Senate President Bill Ferguson presented the bills on the floor, praising the work of the committee that sent the bills to the chamber for a second reading. "The goal here is not to punish individual officer Pandemic could change Md. oyster industry for good 02/26/2021 12:26pm • The pandemic-affected oyster season has been difficult for the industry in Maryland, causing farmers and watermen to rethink how they sell their product and changing how programs conduct oyster restoration. After restaurants reduced their capacity and a stay-at-home order was issued last spring, Peter King: Not even a Chase Young-led package would guarantee Deshaun Watson 02/22/2021 09:41am • Peter King: Young-led trade package wouldn't guarantee Watson originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThis week, Peter King's lengthy and insightful NFL column is titled, "Want To Trade For Deshaun Watson? Here's What It Might Take."True to its headline, the longtime wri Car Review: Mini spices up the little crossover with the powerful 2021 John Cooper Works Countryman 02/22/2021 03:40am • Most tiny crossovers do not scream “fun to drive,” but the 2021 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman has changed that perception for me. The bright Chili-red paint with black stripes and large 19-inch wheels give off a sporty vibe. For 2021, there is also a makeover at the front end with a