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Updates on Montgomery County schools' summer, fall plans 04/30/2021 11:46pm • Wednesdays will remain virtual learning days for Montgomery County, Maryland, students for the rest of the school year. Looking ahead into summer and fall, school officials gave an update on what kids and parents can expect. The fall reopening plans are still being finalized and will be presented After getting COVID-19, DC Fire and EMS captain urges 1st responders to get vaccinated 04/30/2021 06:05pm • After declining the vaccine, Capt. Joe Boling caught COVID-19. He spent 6 days in the hospital with a severe respiratory infection, and is still in recovery. Today, he regrets not getting the shot. He shares his story to encourage all of #DCsBravest to #GetVaccinated. pic.twitter.com/YU6lqcilOz Some DC student-athletes remain sidelined for spring sports 04/30/2021 05:38pm • Pandemic restrictions are loosening around the region, but D.C. still isn't allowing some high school athletes to play sports such as lacrosse, flag football, basketball and soccer. As a result, some parents and coaches are pushing back. "We're grateful that some spring sports are open, but we ne Survey: Religious leaders could have an impact on those hesitant about getting vaccinated 04/29/2021 09:55pm • A new survey shows that faith-based approach to hesitancy could convince more people to get the coronavirus vaccine. Out of those who said they attend some type of religious service at least a few times a year, 44% who are hesitant about getting the coronavirus vaccine and 14% of those who said t Hogan: Md. lifting outdoor mask mandate; no more restrictions on outdoor dining 04/29/2021 02:03pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that, effective immediately, the state will lift its outdoor mask mandate, with all restrictions on outdoor dining ending Saturday. Hogan touted the state's progress in fighting the pandemic as evidence that Maryland is ready to take further steps in What they left behind: Maryland families treasure jewelry, voice mails left by COVID victims 04/29/2021 08:38am • Clockwise from top left: Dr. Teresa Hanyok still uses the stethoscope of her husband, Dr. Herb Henderson. The family of Pilar Palacios Pe re-watch videos of her animated karaoke performances and hold tight to memorable voice mails. One of Danitza Simpson’s sons wears the ojo de venado pendant wit Where are Montgomery Co. residents getting vaccinated, and what's the holdup? 04/28/2021 05:24pm • As coronavirus cases continue sliding downward and vaccinations pick up pace, officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, say they're concerned one of the factors behind vaccine hesitancy may be too much optimism. "We need to convince those people who are hesitating to take the vaccine," County Exe In some ways, the 2021 NFL Draft is really Ron Rivera's first with Washington 04/28/2021 03:27pm • Why 2021 draft is, in many ways, Rivera's first in Washington originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThursday (finally) marks the start of Ron Rivera's second NFL Draft as the Washington Football Team's primary leader. In many ways, however, it feels like his first.Last year, Rivera w Tips for an easier trip through the airport this summer 04/28/2021 01:10am • With the rise in the number of vaccinations, more people are making summer travel plans. A Maryland-based travel agent has a few tips for those flying domestically and points out changes at many hotels and motels. Although COVID-19 forced airlines to ground many flights last year, things are chan Fauci hopes new CDC guidelines will encourage more to get vaccinated 04/27/2021 06:35pm • (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: '01b84e2e-f957-4fc3-a0fb-a1286f156e91' }).render("40761535397812f0");}); After the Centers for Disease Control and Summer camps prepare to operate under new CDC guidelines 04/27/2021 04:50pm • Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance for summer camps, suggesting masks for all campers and staff, as well as social distancing and vaccinations for all adult staff members. But according to one nonprofit that operates outdoor adventure camps in V Maryland courts return to full operations, face backlog 04/27/2021 08:50am • BALTIMORE — Jurors are returning to Maryland’s courtrooms. And judges are starting to address the backlog of felony cases that have piled up during the coronavirus pandemic. The Baltimore Sun reported Tuesday that jurors are coming back this week for the first time in five months. The stat How Maryland is working to vaccinate its homeless population 04/26/2021 09:16pm • On March 5, 2020, Maryland’s first three positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. On March 30, 2020, Gov. Larry Hogan issued a stay-at-home order, keeping residents from work or school, and setting in motion a new normal for the state of pandemic-related anxiety to which the world is still ac DC set to loosen some COVID restrictions, allow walk-up vaccinations 04/26/2021 05:28pm • D.C. is loosening some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses such as retail, restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms starting May 1, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a news conference Monday. Also, starting this Saturday, 11 high-capacity vaccination sites in the city that had previously require What needs to happen for Montgomery Co. to loosen more pandemic-related restrictions 04/26/2021 03:08pm • Health officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, expect to announce on Tuesday that 50% of residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. While demand for vaccination remains high, there's renewed effort to reach communities being left behind. "As we've ventured into this new phas