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Mystery packages from the same source baffle recipients 07/15/2020 05:03am • The mysterious "Panama" badge received in a shipment from a sender identified only as Jon. (Courtesy Judy Taub) Often, an unexpected package on your doorstep turns out to be a birthday present or a forgotten order on Amazon. But a former WTOP team member in D.C. got a strange shipment with no expl The Latest: Italy sees jump in new coronavirus cases 07/12/2020 12:08pm • ROME — Local outbreaks of COVID-19 among workers at a courier service in northern Italy and among migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea have helped swell an increase in the nation’s daily new cases. Calabria, which in recent days had been registering a couple or even no new daily coronavi At Virginia schools, coronavirus pandemic halted more than just in-person learning 07/09/2020 05:37am • When it comes to making the decision to return to class in the fall, Virginia’s top educator said that there is more to consider than just the benefits of in-person learning. While learning is the major component, there are other vital services schools deliver, such as the free and reduced lunc Free legal advice for Northern Va. small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 07/08/2020 09:42am • A network of law firms and legal service providers is offering pro bono assistance for small businesses amid the pandemic. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/AndreyPopov) Many small businesses face an added layer of legal challenges and expenses during the coronavirus pandemic as they fight to stay open Ex-Air Force employee charged with stealing $774K 07/07/2020 12:38pm • GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who worked as an Air Force travel coordinator has been indicted on charges that he stole more than $774,000 in government funds. Monday’s federal indictment in Maryland charges 59-year-old Eddie Ray Johnson Jr., of Brandywine, with theft of government prop Cheverly town leaders raise questions about proposed Amazon facility 07/06/2020 11:00pm • The small Prince George's County, Maryland, town of Cheverly is the site of a proposed Amazon delivery station. However, its elected leaders are now raising concerns about the impact it would have on the community. At a Monday online meeting of the Cheverly Green Infrastructure Committee and the Edmunds: 4th of July car and truck deals less generous but still solid 07/01/2020 06:00am • With summer in full swing, we typically see car dealerships heavily discounting excess inventory for the Fourth of July holiday. But the novel coronavirus and its effects make this year different than most. Demand for new cars has rebounded over the last couple of months but vehicle production li In midst of pandemic, virtual children’s summer camps to open their world and minds 06/26/2020 04:02am • Summer is here, and while trips and vacations may be somewhat restricted because of remaining coronavirus restrictions, virtual summer camps can bring the wide world to the home and open children to new and lasting experiences. Algebra, arguments and life skills at Montgomery College summer youth p Montgomery Co. businesses eager to enter Phase 2 of re-opening 06/19/2020 06:00pm • Enzo Livia, chef and owner at Il Pizzico in Rockville, is excited to open his doors during Phase Two in Montgomery County. (Photo Courtesy Enzo Livia) For the first time since the pandemic brought sweeping shutdowns in Montgomery County, shops and gyms opened, and restaurants started indoor din Unique local gifts for dad this Father's Day 06/18/2020 08:58am • Don't forget dad this Father's Day. Check out these D.C.-area gift ideas and avoid getting stumped. So many local artisans, chefs, restaurants and spirit makers have really creative promotions that any dad would love, especially a picky one. Needless to say, there is a growing list of offering Safety improvements considered to help you arrive alive on DC-area roads 06/17/2020 08:16pm • A yearlong study of where and why crashes are killing and injuring people on D.C.-area roads is over, and local leaders are reviewing ideas to help make roads safer. Proposed solutions being considered by National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) members at the Metropolitan Wash Montgomery County officials detail Phase Two, announce youth jobs program 06/17/2020 03:44pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to enter Phase Two of the lifting of COVID-19 safety regulations on Friday at 5 p.m., but officials on Wednesday emphasized caution as they provided details. Saying the county had seen a “significant reduction in cases last week, per day,” County Executive Car Review: Mazda 3 sedan moves upscale for 2020 06/15/2020 04:13am • Compact sedans need not be basic transportation anymore: After a week with the 2020 Mazda 3 sedan, I was impressed with the company’s take on what a compact sedan can be. The vehicle is small sedan that’s more luxurious than most with a higher-dollar interior that puts others to shame. I Over 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns 06/14/2020 12:51pm • A New Jersey company is recalling nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday. The raw ground beef products produced by Lakeside Refrigerated Servic Maryland catering company in a 'slow build' after pandemic 06/09/2020 02:10pm • This content is sponsored by EagleBank. It was a big problem for catering companies when health officials first announced that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, large groups of people should not be meeting anymore. "Everything started canceling," said Dave Evans, president of La Prima Foo