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National Zoo's panda cub expands palate 02/14/2021 11:45am • Panda cub Xiao Qi Ji is seen sampling sweet potato. (Courtesy Smithsonian National Zoo) The Smithsonian National Zoo's fluffy panda cub Xiao Qi Ji has been sampling a variety foods as the now 5-month-old continues to grow. The zoo said Xiao Qi Ji was treated to his first biscuit on Monday. Risk factors for heart attacks can begin accumulating during teenage years 02/14/2021 12:20am • February is American Heart Month, and a D.C.-area doctor warns that heart health shouldn't be ignored by younger generations. "We see, actually, the beginnings of cholesterol plaque formation in teenage years," said Dr. Robert Lager, president of MedStar Cardiology Associates and regional directo Alsobrooks promises better vaccination process in Prince George’s Co. 02/13/2021 12:39pm • Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks says she knows people are frustrated and growing impatient with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. She said the complaints aren’t falling on deaf ears and that the process is going to improve. Alsbrooks held an hour-long telephone to With override votes, Md. Senate passes landmark education reform and digital ad tax bills into law 02/13/2021 09:59am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Senate on Friday voted to override Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s veto of a monumental education reform bill, culminating yea 'That's the underlying issue': Many Montgomery Co. teachers wary of returning to schools until all are vaccinated 02/13/2021 07:35am • While public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, prepare to reopen in phases starting March 1, teachers are getting briefings on what to expect. But one county teacher said there's one thing overshadowing all the plans. "I think we shouldn't go back first of all until everyone is vaccinate School sports restarting in Montgomery County 02/12/2021 04:31pm • Sports will soon be back in Montgomery County Public Schools. The school system announced Friday that it's rolling out a plan for the fall sports season to begin in just a few weeks. "We're ready to go. So everyone is excited: student-athletes, coaches, our parents and our communities," said Jeff What to know as Loudoun Co. students return to school buildings 02/12/2021 08:04am • Starting Tuesday, Loudoun County Public School students in Virginia from prekindergarten through 5th grade, who chose two-day-a-week in-person learning at the beginning of the school year, will be back in classrooms. Middle and high school students who previously chose the hybrid model will retur Special education challenges during COVID-19 addressed in Md. bill 02/12/2021 05:36am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Many students have experienced academic and social challenges while learning from home, but trying to replicate school for special-needs chi DC leaders want to know when razor fence around Capitol will come down 02/11/2021 10:48pm • A virtual town hall Thursday night addressed concerns from D.C. neighbors about fencing still up more than a month after the riot at the U.S. Capitol. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced a bill asking for the fencing to be removed. A razor fence surrounds the entirety of the Capitol Task force presents 80 changes to overhaul DC's justice system 02/11/2021 05:30pm • Two years after a group of dozens of D.C. community leaders took on a review of the city's jail system, it is making 80 "thoughtful and concrete" recommendations for major changes to improve the District's justice system. In her note at the top of the 80-page report, Shelley Broderick, the chair Montgomery Co. parents supporting in-person learning say return date should be 'more aggressive' 02/10/2021 08:57pm • While Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools appear to be on track to begin reopening buildings for in-person classes in March, some parents believe it doesn't go far enough. The county school board voted this week to start bringing kids back on March 1. Vocational and special needs stude The dangers of Valentine's Day for pets 02/10/2021 09:37am • This content is sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Valentine’s Day should only be about you and your pet spending the day doing your favorite things together - treats, fetch, walks, and lots of cuddles. However, Valentine’s Day does come with some potential dangers to our furry partners Loudoun Co. superintendent maps path to expand in-school learning 02/10/2021 08:44am • As Loudoun County families who chose the hybrid learning model plan to have all grades back in school two-days-per week by March 3, public schools interim Superintendent Scott Ziegler is looking further into the future to the possibility of expanding in-person learning in the Virginia school system. Students in Montgomery Co. will begin returning to classrooms in March 02/09/2021 10:30pm • Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland will begin opening doors to in-person learning starting March 1. The transition will begin with vocational students and some students with special needs. Then larger groups of students will be phased back by grade level starting on March 15. The Fauquier students to return to classrooms four days per week 02/09/2021 07:54pm • 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. Most Fauquier public school students could return to classrooms four days a week in early April. Superintendent David Jeck briefly