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Kaiser Permanente Health System has big expansion plans for DC region 08/19/2021 07:50pm • The new Kaiser Permanente medical center that opened this week in Bowie, Maryland, kicks off a two-year expansion plan for the D.C. region for that will include a half-dozen state-of-the-art facilities. "As we expand our footprint and we're looking to add an additional six centers, some are going Fairfax Co. schools ask parents to consider carpooling amid bus driver shortage 08/19/2021 03:07pm • The D.C. region is experiencing a severe school bus driver shortage, and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is asking parents to shuttle kids themselves, if possible, to alleviate some of the strain. The school system took to Twitter and Facebook to ask parents to walk or drive their child Prince William schools release quarantine guidance, rethink cafeteria set-ups 08/19/2021 01:34pm • 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. With its school year beginning Monday, Prince William County Public Schools has released guidance on COVID-19 quarantines, and some count 11-year-old launches campaign to save the bees 08/18/2021 07:31pm • ▶ Watch Video: 11-year-old girl is on a mission to save the bees Scarlett Harper is fearless, especially when it comes to bees. When the 11-year-old Illinois resident learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she launched a campaign to save them. Teenager killed in stabbing outside DC school 08/18/2021 06:26pm • A teenager was fatally stabbed Wednesday following an altercation with another teenager outside a D.C. school. It happened near the Metrobus stop at KIPP DC College Preparatory on Brentwood Parkway Northeast. There was a large gathering of young people in the area, and there was an altercation DCPS not considering virtual learning option for new school year 08/18/2021 02:27pm • D.C. government, school and health officials on Wednesday laid out some of the protocols and rules that the District���s schools will operate under during the school year that begins Aug. 30, and a virtual learning option is ���not something we���re considering,��� Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee said. Grammy-winning country music queen Kathy Mattea performs live at The Birchmere 08/18/2021 12:38pm • Listen to our full conversation on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame.��� She remains one of the most underrated, unsung heroes of the women in country music. On Saturday, Kathy Mattea performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. "This will be my first official 'show show' since t The Barns at Wolf Trap to require proof of COVID-19 vaccines or negative tests 08/18/2021 10:21am • 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. The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday it will reopen its indoor theater at The Barns this fall but ticket ho Hucker pushes for Frosh to probe death of Gaithersburg man killed by police; AG says he can't 08/17/2021 05:47pm • Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker said he wants Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh to investigate the death of a Gaithersburg man killed by the police last month. But Frosh, and his office, replied that he can't. Hucker said Frosh's office, which is mandated under new legislation 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 2 teachers look to join lawsuit against Loudoun Co. schools transgender policy 08/17/2021 06:34am • Two Loudoun County, Virginia, teachers are asking a circuit court judge for permission to join a lawsuit seeking to stop the school board���s new transgender policy from going into effect. On Monday, Loudoun County High School history teacher Monica Gill and Smart���s Mill Middle School English t Charles Co. schools offering online classes to more grades this fall 08/17/2021 05:20am • Charles County Public Schools in Maryland will allow more students to start the 2021-2022 school year with online-only classes. But with the first day of school fast approaching on Aug. 30, there is only a short window of time left to apply. Eligible high school students were already able to a Zac Brown Band brings 'Comeback Tour' to Merriweather Post Pavilion 08/17/2021 02:27am • Listen to our full conversation on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame.��� Its blend of country and southern rock earned three Grammys and a string of No. 1 hits. On Thursday night, the phenomenal��Zac Brown Band brings its long-awaited��"Comeback Tour" to the newly reopened Merriweather Post Pa Best cars for teens 2021, as picked by US News 08/17/2021 02:04am • U.S. News & World Report released its 2021 list of best cars for teens Tuesday, which includes a strong showing for hybrid models, high marks for Hyundai in new car categories and wins for Toyota in used car categories. The 2021 Best Cars for Teens Best Car for Teens $20K to $25K 2021 ��� Hyun Jiffy Lube Live will require COVID-19 vaccines or negative tests 08/16/2021 01:22pm • 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. Jiffy Lube Live will soon require concert-goers to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative test