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Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after 4 infant deaths 06/05/2021 02:11pm • Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs unrestrained and later found on their stomachs. In a joint statement with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the company announced on Thursday Loudoun Co. family hopes new Alzheimer's drug receives federal approval 06/04/2021 06:05pm • Sara Bach (left) with her mother, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 61 years old. (Courtesy Sara Bach) A Loudoun County, Virginia, resident who is caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer's disease, is eager to see whether a new drug to address the condition receives federa 'Trying' is a hilariously heartwarming look at infertility, adoption on Apple TV+ 06/04/2021 03:48am • "Trying" drops Episode 4 of Season 2 this Friday on Apple TV+. The CDC says one in 10 women ages 15-44 has trouble getting or staying pregnant. Such infertility is tackled in heartwarming fashion in the new sitcom "Trying," a winning partnership between the BBC and Apple, dropping new e Bar-T summer camps: A chance for kids to socialize, try new things in ‘new normal’ 06/03/2021 04:00pm • This content is sponsored by Bar-T This past year has been a school year unlike any other – marked by Zoom classes, masks, distance learning and social distancing. As COVID-19 restrictions change and mask mandates are lifted, it has never been a better time to send your kids to summer camp for Parents sue Loudoun County schools over equity programs 06/03/2021 10:51am • Equity programs implemented by the Loudoun County public school system in Virginia have been controversial in the community, and they led to a lawsuit this week as a group of parents argue the programs are unconstitutional. The suit was filed Wednesday in federal court against the Loudoun County United Bank acquiring Essex Bank, its 33rd acquisition 06/03/2021 09:13am • United Bankshares, with dual headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, and D.C., is making the latest in a string of acquisitions, acquiring Richmond, Virginia-based Community Bankers Trust in a deal worth $303.3 million. Community Bankers is the parent company of Essex Bank, With this acquis COVID-19 vaccines for Prince George's Co. students offered at high school clinics 06/03/2021 08:17am • Prince George's County Public Schools will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 12 and older, as well as their families, starting next week. From Monday, June 7, through Tuesday, June 15, Maryland's second-largest school district will offer coronavirus vaccines through clinics at select Teacher sues Loudoun County schools after refusing to abide by proposed transgender policy 06/02/2021 09:56am • A teacher in Northern Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools after he was placed on paid administrative leave for refusing to address transgender students by their preferred pronouns. At a school board meeting on May 25, Byron Tanner Cross, a physical education teacher Hogan joins GOP governors in ending supplemental unemployment aid 06/01/2021 08:43pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland will join two dozen other Republican-led states whose governors have decided to end enhanced unemployment benefits, Gov. Lawrence J DC Council asks that Upper Beach Drive be closed to cars permanently 06/01/2021 07:19pm • The D.C. Council is now officially asking the U.S. Park Service to permanently close the upper portion of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park to traffic, a measure that began during the pandemic. The council's resolution passed on a vote of 9 to 4. While some dissenting voters said they appreciate Several DC public schools open vaccine clinics for students 06/01/2021 03:10am • Anyone 12 and older will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at several D.C. public schools starting Tuesday. D.C. Public Schools announced that walk-in vaccination clinics will open at Anacostia High School, Eastern High School, Luke C. Moore High School and Ida B. Wells Middle School Monday t Summer brings danger on the roads for teenage drivers 05/30/2021 05:08pm • The summer months are the deadliest ones for young drivers, so one D.C.-area group is sharing tips to keep teen drivers safe on the road. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program recently shared tips as part of an effort to ensure young drivers stay sober on the road. The tips include ideas lik National Foster Care Month highlights struggles, successes of system on National Mall 05/29/2021 02:24pm • May is National Foster Care Month, and visitors to the National Mall Saturday could see a temporary sign display that illuminates the subject matter with numbers. "7 is average age of children entering foster care," reads one sign. "423,000 is the number of children in foster care nationally," re After interrupted pool season, DC welcomes swimmers to a renovated, renamed rec center 05/28/2021 05:28pm • With a countdown, followed by a bunch of splashes, the District kicked off the 2021 pool season. This comes after the city made the difficult decision in 2020 to call off the pool season due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) After last year's pool season was canceled due to the coron Wine of the Week: Affordable wines that age with grace 05/28/2021 04:00am • The older I get, the more I realize age isn’t such a bad thing, particularly when it comes to wine. Many consumers forget that wine is one of the few beverages that can actually improve with age. Unfortunately, most of us just aren't willing to wait that long to find out. Various studies have s