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Hit by the virus and weighing a raid on your 401(k)? Beware 04/16/2020 01:17am • Many Americans are struggling financially due to the coronavirus. A recent federal relief package makes it easier for people financially harmed by the coronavirus outbreak to tap into their retirement savings for cash by loosening rules for withdrawals and loans. But should they use them? Expe Annapolis theaters have financial and cancellation concerns 04/15/2020 08:41pm • POTOMAC, Md. — While many businesses are struggling nationwide with paying salaries and dealing with layoffs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater industry has been hit particularly hard. With some jobs, working remotely is still possible. However, what about an industry where its pri Fairfax County approves $2.5M in small business coronavirus relief micro loans 04/15/2020 01:01pm • The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $2.5 million Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund that will provide loans of up to $20,000 to eligible Virginia businesses. The micro loans will be principle and interest-free for six months, and carry a six-year term with an interest rate of 3. Prince William County cuts $40M from its budget in response to coronavirus pandemic 04/15/2020 10:27am • 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. A leaner proposed Prince William County budget adds $5.2 million for the response and recovery to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as $3 Tax Day brings new deadlines, extensions in DC, Md. and Va. amid coronavirus 04/15/2020 05:49am • Tax Day is Wednesday and there are some changes in place to help taxpayers severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, including a few additional months to get paperwork in order before any payments are due. Virginia The due date for state tax payments has been extended to June 1, so don't expe Amended Virginia budget sees education cuts, transportation plan freezes 04/14/2020 06:15pm • Colleges may still be online-only this fall, free community college plans are on hold, and Virginia would not adopt a new six-year construction plan this spring under the amended state budget proposal. Gov. Ralph Northam released specific amendments Monday, which included a provision to allow tui Gambling, transportation, discrimination and budget changes in Virginia 04/14/2020 05:30am • From casinos and transportation to voting and anti-discrimination measures, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed hundreds of bills and suggested amendments to dozens of others ahead of next week’s reconvened session of the General Assembly. Northam’s deadline to act over the weekend also re Coronavirus update: Bowser, Hogan say no 'artificial deadline' on lifting restrictions 04/12/2020 11:48am • St. Anne's Episcopal Church is seen in the distance from Main Street in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a "stay-at-home" directive Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) The latest D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Maryland City of Falls Church 'bunny hop' brings Easter celebration to children in place of egg hunt 04/11/2020 02:22pm • On the day when the annual Easter Egg Hunt usually brings thousands of kids to the City of Falls Church, the parks department decided instead to take Mr. and Mrs. Bunny on a trip through the city — maintaining proper social distancing, of course. "We are taking the bunny to the streets," said D Telemedicine: Coronavirus has spurred its growth, and it may be here to stay 04/10/2020 02:05pm • An example of telemedicine, which allows a doctor in Montgomery, Ala., to work with patients all over the state at the Medical Advocacy and Outreach clinic in Montgomery, Ala. on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Jake Crandall/Montgomery Advertiser via AP) These days, most people want to avoid in-person v Md. budget officials: Coronavirus could cost state $2.8B in lost revenues by June 30 04/10/2020 01:22pm • Calling the coronavirus emergency "the worst public health crisis and most devastating economic catastrophe of our lifetimes," Maryland's top financial official said the virus could cost the state $2.8 billion in lost revenue by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. That’s about 15% of the gen Cocktails-to-go aim to stir-up business for Va. restaurants shaken by coronavirus 04/10/2020 10:01am • Friday night happy hours in bars and restaurants are on hold, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but Virginia has given the temporary OK to restaurants and distilleries to serve cocktails-to-go — with restrictions. Under the COVID-19 restrictions, distilleries can sell two mixed drinks p Loudoun supervisors lower taxes, put capital projects on hold as coronavirus impacts county 04/10/2020 07:51am • The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a $3 billion budget for next year that reduced the Virginia county's tax rate by a penny — and put on hold all capital projects that have to be financed. The moves come as the supervisors recognize the financial uncertainty stemming from the coro Coronavirus pandemic forces Fairfax Co. to revise budget, eliminate proposed tax hikes 04/10/2020 07:05am • Taxes won't be going up in Virginia's Fairfax County after the county executive revised the proposed budget because of the coronavirus pandemic. And a new tax on movie, theater and concert tickets has been eliminated from the new Fairfax County FY 2021 Budget proposed by County Executive Bryan Hi WTOP Frontline Heroes Official Rules 2020 04/09/2020 11:44am • WTOP News – Nominate Your Frontline Hero Contest Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. 1. Eligibility: Listeners who are 18 years