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Here's what's safe and not safe as you plan your July 4 weekend 06/27/2020 08:13am • It's almost the Fourth of July, and while most of us are used to spending the day with friends at the beach or by the pool, this year we're celebrating a little differently. The coronavirus pandemic has gone nowhere, and numbers are skyrocketing with the three-most populous states setting new rec Stakeholders react to $15M in proposed cuts to DC police budget 06/25/2020 08:05pm • After weeks of demonstrations, hundreds of citizens offering public testimony and calls to "defund the police," a D.C. committee that oversees the police department budget has proposed cutting its expected increased funding by $15 million. It is a blow to Chief Peter Newsham and D.C. police, also Where the pandemic is exacerbated by a housing crisis — and vice versa 06/25/2020 08:41am • In front of CASA's Langley Park headquarters, children from the neighborhood express their views on housing issues. (Courtesy CASA) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Th Virginia lifts eviction moratorium, advocates seek extension 06/23/2020 04:33pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A ban on evictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic has been lifted by the Supreme Court of Virginia, paving the way for eviction proceedings to resume next week. The ban was originally put in place in March and was extended earlier this month. It is set to expire Su Teens test positive for COVID-19 after senior week at Delaware beach 06/22/2020 05:34am • DOVER, Delaware — Health officials in Delaware are urging teenagers who participated in senior week activities at the state’s beaches to get tested for the coronavirus after several participants tested positive. The state Division of Public Health said Saturday that at least three teens stayi Inspectors canvass Montgomery County before Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening 06/18/2020 10:56am • Heather Detrick speaks with an employee of a hair salon in Montgomery County, Maryland. (Courtesy Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Code Enforcement) As Montgomery County, Maryland, gets ready for Phase Two of its reopening Friday, some county workers are chi Chesapeake Bay resort guests want to 'get back to feeling normal' 06/13/2020 04:59am • Things are looking up at a waterfront resort in southern Maryland, as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease and businesses work to recover. The Rod 'N' Reel Resort sits on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Chesapeake Beach, and includes a hotel, restaurants and a marina. "We're se Elrich on police: 'There are things we absolutely have to change' 06/10/2020 04:42pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said on Wednesday that "there are things we absolutely have to change" about policing, and that the change has to start from the top. In a briefing with Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, Elrich expanded on a question about racial disparities in the COVID-19 DC Council unanimously approves sweeping police reforms in emergency legislation 06/09/2020 09:38pm • A person walks Tuesday, June 9, 2020, near the White House in Washington, past signs hanging on a police fence at 16th and H streets after days of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday afterno Rented RVs prove popular, with many avoiding air travel 06/05/2020 05:12am • With flying too frightening of an option for many because of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have been predicting that recreational vehicles would prove to be more popular with vacationers this summer. Based on the experiences of a couple of local companies, it appears that, so far, the experts Hogan: Nonessential businesses to reopen in Maryland on June 5 06/05/2020 02:53am • Businesses in Maryland that were deemed nonessential and ordered to close amid the coronavirus pandemic will be able to reopen Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced. REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE REGION: Montgomery County Prince George's County Effective 5 p.m. Friday, Maryland is Delaware Gov. Carney to end stay-at-home order, short-term rental ban 05/26/2020 01:15pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney said the ban on short-term rentals in Delaware and a mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers will be lifted, effective June 1. The move amid the coronavirus pandemic follows weeks of pressure from southern Delaware business owners de Air travel has its busiest days in months heading into Memorial Day weekend 05/23/2020 04:44pm • Americans took a small and cautious step to return to the skies this weekend, the start of the traditional summer travel season. The TSA reported Saturday that it screened more passengers at US airports on Thursday and Friday than at any time in the last two months. It's Wicomico Co. couple struggles to stay afloat with underwater mortgage 05/23/2020 05:05am • John Peters (gray shirt) and Sheryl Peters (seated), share their house with friends but are worried they will not be able to refinance their mortgage, which is more than their house is worth. (Paige Leckie/Capital News Service) Each week, John Peters does yard work for neighbors, shuttles friend Ocean City lifeguards will not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation due to coronavirus 05/22/2020 11:30am • As lifeguards return to duty for Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, Maryland, they will have new equipment and new rules to follow due to the coronavirus pandemic. Guards will have their temperature taken daily and asked a series of questions about whether they have any symptoms. "Every emplo