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Data Doctors: The truth about the FixMeStick 05/29/2020 05:10pm • Q: Is a FixMeStick any good for removing malware and viruses? There is no one-size-fits-all approach to removing malicious code from your computer. The best way to deal with malware and viruses changes based on a number of variables. This includes the specific type of malware, the state of the 'Feels like opening a new restaurant': DC-area restaurant prepares for Phase 1 reopening 05/28/2020 11:07pm • A D.C. restaurateur, like many other area restaurant owners, is getting ready to receive customers at an outdoor dining setting, as most of the region moves into Phase One of reopenings. For restaurants that have outdoor seating available, their focus has been modifying what they do to keep diner In DC, only select restaurants and bars will reopen Friday 05/28/2020 10:57pm • D.C. is attempting to clear up any confusion among bars and restaurants wondering if they're permitted to start serving patrons outdoors. Starting Friday, only establishments with preapproved use of outdoor space, such as patios and rooftops, can reopen them, Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio told WTO DowntownDC report reveals strength of city's hotel, office markets 05/28/2020 10:21pm • The annual "State of Downtown" looked a bit different this year, as the annual report shifted to an online forum. "We know the road to recovery is long and unclear," said D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, during the DowntownDC Business Improvement District's annual report briefing Thursday. What the Phase One reopening looks like in 3 Maryland counties 05/28/2020 07:26pm • When Maryland completes Phase One of its reopening on Friday, hair salons, barbershops and other nonessential businesses in Frederick, Anne Arundel and Charles counties will be able to provide services again, but with limitations. Here's what it would look like. REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE 'An important first step': Montgomery Co. to enter Phase 1 of reopening June 1 05/28/2020 03:10pm • People gather in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to hear Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announce easing COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday, May 28, 2020. (WTOP/Matt Mills) Montgomery County, Maryland, will enter Phase One of its reopening plan on June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced Th Prince George's County to start 1st phase of reopening June 1; stay-at-home order being lifted 05/28/2020 10:17am • Maryland's Prince George's County will begin Phase 1 of lifting COVID-19 safety restrictions on June 1. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an "incremental opening" during a Thursday news conference, urging a need for caution. She also will lift the county's stay-at-home order. Maryland to complete 1st stage of reopening Friday 05/28/2020 02:13am • Looking for more information? Get the latest on D.C. and Northern Virginia's reopening plans. Maryland is poised to move forward with the completion of Phase One of the state's reopening plan on Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced. And, if these "encouraging downward trends continue into next week As DC starts to reopen, Smithsonian takes more caution 05/27/2020 11:28pm • D.C. might get started Friday on lifting safety restrictions imposed as a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Smithsonian’s museums will remain closed for now. In a statement Wednesday, Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian, said, "We look forward to engaging and inspiring the p DC to begin reopening Friday; Bowser lifting stay-at-home order 05/27/2020 11:00pm • An image of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci with the word "Hope" hangs from the window of a row house in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Phase One reopening around the region: Prince George's County — Northern V Manassas fly over honors health care workers 05/27/2020 10:13pm • On Wednesday afternoon, Manassas, Virginia, saw 16 private aircrafts fly over the city to honor health care workers fighting the coronavirus. Pilots took off from Manassas Regional Airport about 1 p.m. and made the 15-minute flight over historic downtown Manassas, then over the Novant Health UVA Want to reopen safely? Use automation 05/27/2020 12:07pm • This content is sponsored by Appian. As the country begins to move toward easing restrictions due to the pandemic, and reopening workspaces and public gathering places, opinions are mixed and people are scared. The risk of resurgence in the rate of infections from the coronavirus is a real danger Archdiocese of Baltimore to offer public masses for first time in months 05/27/2020 08:31am • For the first time since mid-March, some parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer public masses as parts of Maryland move to relax coronavirus mitigation efforts. Parishes will be allowed to celebrate mass at a third of their full capacity for the feast of Pentecost on May 30 and 31, a In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate power as country emerges from pandemic 05/27/2020 12:26am • Sometimes, the best time to act isn't when you're at your strongest, but when your rivals are weakest. As much of the world continues to reel from the coronavirus pandemic, China is flexing its muscles in Hong Kong, the South China Sea and along its border with India, all the while ramping up agg When can you be around others? CDC updates coronavirus guidance 05/27/2020 12:21am • People who have been sick with coronavirus infections should stay away from other people until they've gone at least three days with no fever, have seen symptoms improve, and until it's been 10 days since they first noticed symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and P