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DC wedding flower startup Poppy raises $1.7 million 02/05/2021 08:51am • Poppy founder Cameron Hardesty, who worked in the White House communications department during the Obama administration, also volunteered in the White House flower shop. (Courtesy Cameron Hardesty) Poppy, a D.C. startup with a mission of disrupting the wedding flower business by serving as a hig Senate clears way for OK of Biden's COVID-19 relief package 02/05/2021 06:00am • The Senate early Friday passed a budget resolution, clearing a path for reconciliation that will allow Democrats to move ahead with or without GOP support for President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris providing the deciding vote. State lawmakers propose revamp of Md. unemployment insurance program 02/04/2021 07:05pm • Citing months of issues with Maryland's unemployment insurance program that has led to numerous delays and frustration among residents to even get through to make a claim, Democrats in the state General Assembly are proposing a package of reforms. In a joint statement, state leaders, including Se Md. lawmakers push to replace school police with counselors 02/03/2021 11:38am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. When a child is arrested by a police officer stationed in a Baltimore City public school, they are handcuffed, placed in cages, photograph 7 ways hotels are changing because of coronavirus 02/02/2021 12:00am • In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, hotels were forced to adapt their policies to keep both guests and employees safe. While some of these new practices -- like extending benefits for hotel rewards programs -- are short-term solutions to an emergency, several adjustments are part of the hotel i 50 best hotels in US 02/02/2021 12:00am • From seaside resorts to glamorous urban hotels, these unique properties are the best in the country. With such a wide array of luxurious urban hotels, boutique lodges and beachfront resorts to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to travel. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. U Mike Gartner says Alex Ovechkin 'might pass everybody' on NHL's all-time scorers list 02/01/2021 07:48pm • Gartner: Ovi 'might pass everybody' on NHL's all-time scorers list originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith his overtime game-winner in Saturday night’s 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins, Alex Ovechkin tied Hall of Fame winger Mike Gartner for 7th in the NHL’s all-tim DC restaurants still reeling, but they get credit for innovation 02/01/2021 08:52am • People enjoy eating outside a restaurant in Georgetown, Washington DC, on Jan. 10, 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) For restaurants in the D.C. area, it has been 11 months of one step forward and one step — or two steps — back, with closures ear Car Review: Jeep Gladiator Mojave takes off-roading serious 02/01/2021 08:46am • Trucks are huge business and Jeep took its time to introduce its version of the midsize vehicle. The Gladiator is a Swiss Army knife in the truck world. How many trucks can play convertible, serious off-roader and workhorse all in one stylish wrapper? The latest version of the Jeep Gladiator, the Mo Do detox teas really work? 02/01/2021 12:00am • At the beginning of a new year, it seems that many people will try anything to lose weight. Some of those ideas fade long before spring arrives, yet there are others that seem to last year-round. One example are detox teas. Besides being popular in the weight loss community, there are also health Md. legislators receiving COVID vaccine under ‘Continuity of Government’ provision 01/30/2021 01:58am • Sen. Arthur Ellis (D-Charles) receives a vaccine in the Miller Office Building in Annapolis. (Photo submitted to Maryland Matters) Maryland lawmakers who wanted a COVID-19 vaccine were able to get one beginning this week. They are eligible because Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination protoc Md. senators consider sweeping climate bill — and more modest measures 01/29/2021 07:58am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. There are many ways to skin a cat and, in the General Assembly, there appear to be many ways to confront the climate crisis. On Thursday, Board OKs $3.5M settlement between Maryland, Jordan McNair's family 01/27/2021 02:34pm • In the final step of the settlement process, the Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve a $3.5 million agreement between the University of Maryland and the family of Jordan McNair, a 19-year-old football player who died in June 2018 after collapsing from heat stroke during a team practice. WVa man sentenced for taking donations for service members 01/26/2021 04:08am • MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A prosecutor says a West Virginia man has been sentenced to more than three years for taking money that donors believed would be used to send care packages to deployed service members. U.S. Attorney Bill Powell says 30-year-old Christopher T. Engle of Bunker Hill was s Car Review: Kia Telluride SX mixes size and luxury for a surprisingly low price 01/25/2021 04:50am • Bigger crossovers and SUVs have taken place of the venerable bland minivan, but most don’t pack enough space. Enter the Kia Telluride, which challenges the mid-size market with above average size and room for the family. The big Telluride SX doesn’t skimp on that luxury feeling, either. With com