Search

Did a year of vigilant hygiene, cleanliness weaken immune system responses? 05/17/2021 05:28pm • After a year under lockdown practicing measures of diligent cleanliness, some might wonder whether immune systems not being bombarded have caused them to slow down. An expert from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland thinks not. Dr. Stuart C. Ray, professor of medicine and onco DC-area barbershop uses haircut, shave and style to promote COVID-19 vaccines 05/17/2021 05:23pm • A barbershop and salon in Hyattsville, Maryland, is doing its part to urge people in the community to get a COVID-19 vaccine. At the Shop Spa at 5916 Riggs Road, the incentive is a coupon for $30 off a cut, as well as a free fish sandwich if you get a vaccination. Owner Mike Brown said he’s trying 'Slice' of life after new CDC guidance: Alexandria pastry shop embraces optional mask wearing 05/17/2021 02:40pm • Masks are no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated in Virginia and the Alexandira Pastry Shop is embracing the change. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) Masks are no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated in Virginia, and one local business is embracing the change. Tucked away in Rockville pastry shop makes Yelp list of Asian-owned businesses that ship nationwide 05/14/2021 03:56pm • Shoppers are being encouraged to support Asian-owned businesses this month as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To mark the occasion, Yelp is putting the national spotlight on a couple of D.C.-region businesses. Gwenie's Pastries in Rockville, Maryland, is on Yelp's n Data Doctors: How to use Google Trends 05/14/2021 05:38am • Q: I’ve been told several times that Google Trends is a great business tool — can you elaborate? A: Google is by far the most used search engine with well over 90% of global search traffic and over 3.5 billion searches processed every day. Each search is executed based on the words entered Driver suffers burns after fire caused by hand sanitizer, cigarette combo 05/14/2021 04:11am • Hand sanitizer and a lit cigarettes don't mix well. Especially inside a car. A driver suffered non-life-threatening first and second degree burns on his hands and inner-thighs after his car burst into flames caused by the bad combination Thursday in Montgomery County, Maryland. The incident oc Where the DC area stands on COVID-19 vaccinations for kids 12 and up 05/13/2021 11:35am • Several Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions and D.C. will start vaccinating children 12 and up for COVID-19, as federal agencies approve the use of a coronavirus vaccine on younger kids. Here's what you need to know. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this week cleared the use of the P Is coffee leading to high cholesterol? 05/12/2021 09:11am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  For millions of Americans, a daily cup of coffee is a familiar routine. Whether it’s black, iced, cold brew or the latest coffee shop concoction, it’s something many people rely on for a needed caffeine boost. In fact, 7 in 1 Announcement coming on easing restrictions on Prince George's Co. businesses 05/11/2021 11:32pm • Pandemic restrictions will soon be lifted on Prince George's County, Maryland, businesses, and other changes are coming as early as next week. In an online town hall meeting Tuesday night with residents, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said infection rates are down, vaccination rates are up, a $2M barn fire remains under investigation in Montgomery Co. 05/11/2021 11:20am • An overnight barn fire in Montgomery County, Maryland, destroyed three structures. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire & Rescue) The cause of a barn fire that caused more than $2 million in damage in upper Montgomery County, Maryland, remains under investigation. "We're here doing some follo How much should I spend on groceries? 05/10/2021 11:30am • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget is a challenge for many households. Nationally, the average annual cost of groceries for U.S. households is $4,643, according to 2019 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That puts the average monthly grocery bill at $387 a mon Silver Spring events-based plant business finds success expanding to retail during pandemic 05/09/2021 04:47pm • The coronavirus pandemic shut down events last year, leaving a Silver Spring, Maryland, event-based plant business scrambling. Jeff Kushner's business Plants Alive! has provided designer plants for presidential inaugurations and for the dressing rooms of singers like Elton John and Paul McCartney DC restaurant owner flies in moms for Mother’s Day 05/08/2021 09:59am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '57c0ae6e-459b-4794-8528-87d273d53905' }).render("109615362c0d4529");}); Marc Bucher has been working through the Man attacked in his Dupont Circle tea shop reflects on attack 05/07/2021 10:14pm • A man who was attacked inside his own D.C. establishment last year is talking about his experience and sharing his views about why it's vital for businesses like his to exist in American society. Yunhan Zhang, who runs Valley Brook Tea near Dupont Circle, joined the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pa Man found shot to death in Chantilly parking lot 05/07/2021 06:50pm • Fairfax County police on the scene where a man was found shot to death in Chantilly, Virginia. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) A man was found dead in a Chantilly, Virginia, parking lot early Friday. Fairfax County police said they responded at 4:50 a.m. to the 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center