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Montgomery Co.: Concerns over testing process, more guidance for nonpublic schools 08/13/2020 04:02pm • After officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, were blocked from ordering an across-the-board closure of private schools, several schools are now planning to reopen for in-person instruction. But county leaders said Thursday they are still waiting on health guidelines from the state that they be 'Too much at stake' to wait 'til January, Md. special session advocates say 08/13/2020 09:36am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Groups representing workers, tenants, immigrants, parents, students and others pledged on Wednesday to ramp up their campaign to bring the Mar Hundreds of Univ. of Md. students struggling to get out of leases 08/13/2020 09:29am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Julia Kane, a rising senior at the University of Maryland College Park, was worried about the lease she had signed in February, before she k Riggo Surprises Super Fan 08/12/2020 03:27pm • This content is sponsored by��O���Connor Plumbing. What would you do if you called for a plumber, and a Hall of Fame football player showed up at your door? Well, it just might happen if you call O���Connor Plumbing. Super Bowl XVII MVP John Riggins ���The Diesel���, goes "undercover" and Study: Most DC children have easy access to tobacco products 08/12/2020 03:15pm • Most public schools in D.C. are within 1,000 feet of a retailer selling tobacco products, according to a Stanford-led study. "Tobacco products are everywhere," said Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. In 30 major U.S. cities, an average of 63% of schools are with 5 DC summer camps canceled, leaving families confused 08/12/2020 09:00am • Dozens of kids eagerly anticipating a break from monotony through a D.C. summer sports camp were disappointed to learn last week that camp was canceled. As parents shuffle plans and seek refunds, they've been given no clear reason why D.C. denied at least five camps' waivers from public health re Judge grants state 35-Day reprieve in dispute with Purple Line contractor 08/11/2020 08:27pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. Amid a rancorous contract dispute that threatens to halt work on the Purple Line, a judge in Baltimore has ordered the company in charge o DC is helping parents prepare to guide kids with virtual learning 08/11/2020 08:19pm • This story is part of ���Parenting in a Pandemic,��� WTOP���s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with child care, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. Some parents may need guidance in preparing for how best to help their kids with distance learning during the COVID-19 Au pairs play important role for families during coronavirus pandemic 08/11/2020 09:51am • The Petersons are seen with Brazilian au pair Juliana during Thanksgiving. (Courtesy Mark Mogle Photography) This story is part of ���Parenting in a Pandemic,��� WTOP���s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with childcare, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. When a George Floyd: Officers' body camera footage released to public (Video) 08/10/2020 11:31pm • The May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody set off protests against racial injustice and police brutality in Minnesota, D.C. and around the world. On Monday, a Minnesota court released body camera footage from two of the former police officers charged in George Floyd���s dea How parents can prepare for students' virtual return to school 08/10/2020 04:38am • This story is part of ���Parenting in a Pandemic,��� WTOP���s continuing coverage of how parents are dealing with child care, schooling and more through the coronavirus pandemic. While many of the D.C. region's public school systems are turning to a virtual start for the new academic year, learni Amid furor from mayor's racist post, lifelong Black resident on slow change in Luray 08/10/2020 04:21am • Fred Veney is a member of a small club ��� he's one of 236 Black residents who call Luray, Virginia, home. The historic town of Luray, which sits just across Virginia Route 340 from the popular tourist attraction Luray Caverns, is in the midst of a flurry of unwanted scrutiny, after a Facebook po Would a potential coronavirus vaccine be safe for children? 08/10/2020 04:10am • Pediatricians concerned about parents who have questions regarding vaccinating children want to reassure them that if and when a coronavirus vaccine is available, it will be safe. "Some studies and early polls have suggested that upwards of one-fourth to one-third of the population would not read Brazil makes grim milestone ��� 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 08/08/2020 06:49pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ��� Brazil surpassed a grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday night, and five months after the first reported case the country has not shown signs of crushing the disease. The nation of 210 million people has been reporting an average of more than 1,000 dai Salvation Army and Walmart want you to 'Stuff the Bus' to help children in need this fall 08/08/2020 06:14pm • Whether it's online or in the classroom, a local school supply drive is hoping to help out as kids start classes again this fall. This weekend, empty boxes at eight Walmart locations in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. are waiting to be filled with supplies for those in need in time for the new school