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Hogan: Maryland sees lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since pandemic began 08/05/2020 05:57pm • Maryland recorded its lowest rate of COVID-19 positivity since the pandemic began, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. Across the state, the seven-day positivity rate for the virus has fallen to 4.05%, which is the lowest level recorded since the World Health Organization first declared the nov 'We've had enough': Northam on compact with 6 other states for COVID-19 testing 08/05/2020 05:18pm • Saying governors have “had enough,” Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam spoke Wednesday about the compact he entered into with the governors of six other states of both parties to buy coronavirus testing supplies. “This is another way that the states are leading the national response to COVID-19,� Montgomery Co. leaders still 'evaluating' Hogan order on private schools 08/05/2020 04:28pm • Days after Gov. Larry Hogan issued an order aiming to block Montgomery County, Maryland, from keeping private and independent schools closed until Oct. 1 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, county leaders say they haven't rescinded their health directive, and they're still reviewing Hogan's order. "We ar DC residents advised to tend to health care needs; public outdoor pools stay closed 08/05/2020 03:04pm • D.C. residents should continue seeking general health care needs, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday. She also responded to a warning about more possible budget cuts. Bowser first addressed health care in the District during a briefing Wednesday, reminding residen Revised Montgomery County order allows tattoo parlors, tanning salons to reopen 08/05/2020 10:30am • The Montgomery County Council voted in favor of revisions to an executive order that allows for businesses that offer personal services in the Maryland county, such as tanning salons and tattoo parlors, to reopen as of Wednesday at noon. The council voted on changes to the order from County Execu Applications open for new small business grants in Prince George’s Co. 08/05/2020 09:03am • Any small business based in Prince George’s County affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, excluding new business ventures, can apply online for a grant of up to $10,000. (Getty Images/iStock) The Greater Washington Community Foundation is now accepting applications from Prince George’s County, M How safe is a road trip home to see the family? 08/05/2020 07:10am • "I didn't look at our drive as a vacation or a trip," says Christy Frank, who drove 10 hours with her three children from Copake, New York, to her hometown of Tiffin, Ohio. "We were just trying to get across the state to do exactly what we were doing at home, but at my parents' house." After mont Official: Baltimore nightclub closed due to virus violations 08/05/2020 04:53am • BALTIMORE, Md. — Health officials in Baltimore say a nightclub in the city was shut down after it was found in violation of coronavirus safety regulations. The Baltimore Sun reports the decision to close down Euphoria Nightclub came after a video posted on Instagram showed a large day party out Science not yet certain about COVID-19 risks for moms-to-be 08/04/2020 08:22pm • What’s known about expectant moms related to COVID-19 is changing every few weeks, according to a Northern Virginia physician who wants women to be extra-vigilant about preventing infection. "This is called the novel coronavirus for a reason," Dr. Alfred Khoury said. "Our information about it i Virginia's Kings Dominion to stay closed for rest of 2020 08/04/2020 06:07pm • FILE -- Overview of the "Tornado" ride with the "Intimidator 305" coaster in the background at Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, Virginia, on July 14, 2011. (Photo by Linda Davidson/ The Washington Post via Getty Images) Amusement park Kings Dominion, in Doswell, Virginia, will stay clos Barnes & Noble’s relocated Rockville store opens Wednesday 08/04/2020 09:18am • Barnes & Noble will open its new, 13,000-square foot store at Congressional Plaza in Rockville Wednesday, Aug. 5. The store is less than a mile from its current Rockville location at Montrose Crossing, which remains open through the end of the day Tuesday. The Congressional Plaza Barne Trump on COVID-19 death toll: 'It is what it is' 08/04/2020 08:46am • President Donald Trump said the United States' staggering death toll from coronavirus "is what it is" in a new interview, again giving his administration credit for its response despite ongoing surges in new cases and a human toll that far outpaces that of any other nation. When confronted with t DC-area coronavirus testing sites closed due to Isaias 08/03/2020 10:12pm • Several D.C.-area coronavirus testing sites are closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Isaias. Most of the area is under a tropical storm warning, as Isaias — which was upgraded to hurricane status Monday night as it headed toward the Carolinas — is expected to bring torrential rain and risk of floo Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified 08/03/2020 01:50pm • ▶ Watch Video: Officials warn not to plant mystery seeds delivered across U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified some of the plant species in bags of unsolicited seeds arriving in mailboxes across the United States. Officials have warned the shipments of mystery seeds, Parenting in a pandemic: What to consider before sending kids back to school, day care 08/03/2020 08:22am • 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. For many parents grappling with how to keep their children safe during the coronavirus pandemic, a key decision has al