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Coronavirus: Social Security recipients won't need to file return to get stimulus check; Va. could see April-May surge 04/02/2020 12:00am • The Petworth-Georgia Ave. Metro station is usually a bustling hub of activity. (WTOP/Will Vitka) The latest The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need t Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne dies from coronavirus 04/01/2020 11:13pm • WTOP's Neal Augenstein interviews Adam Schlesinger in 2009 Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus. Schlesinger died at a How much to expect in your coronavirus stimulus check 04/01/2020 10:00pm • This story has been updated. In a reversal by the Department of the Treasury, Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that those who receive Social Security benefits and are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive their coronavirus sti Despite telework, stay-at-home orders, not much change to air quality in DC area 04/01/2020 06:15pm • A street near the Tidal Basin is shown nearly empty due to the impacts of the pandemic on March 31, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images/Anadolu Agency) One outcome that is emerging from the mandated stay-at-home orders and other local initiatives related to the coronavirus 'Blinded': Coronavirus pandemic impedes critical work of spies 04/01/2020 04:31pm • A worker sprays disinfectant to sanitize Duomo square, as the city main landmark, the gothic cathedral, stands out in background, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with exi Capitals' Backstrom hopes NHL can crown champion this summer 04/01/2020 04:23pm • Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Count Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom among the NHL players who would welcom Lawsuit accuses DC Department of Corrections of exposing inmates, officers to coronavirus 04/01/2020 03:40pm • Officers and inmates at the D.C. Central Detention Facility have said they fear for their safety and have filed a lawsuit accusing city leaders of not taking the necessary steps to keep the novel coronavirus from spreading inside the facility. The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Marine Corps Historic Half events now off over coronavirus pandemic 04/01/2020 02:23pm • The 2020 Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend events, scheduled for the weekend of May 15 to May 17, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move follows Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's statewide stay-at-home order until June 10, issued Monday. In a sta Prosecutor seeks release of Fairfax inmates as COVID-19 reaches county jail 04/01/2020 06:36am • A male inmate at the Fairfax County, Virginia, jail has tested positive for the coronavirus, and the county's top prosecutor is recommending the release of some inmates in hopes of balancing justice with public safety. In a statement, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano called th Montgomery Co. approves $36 million emergency funding for coronavirus response 03/31/2020 10:22pm • Hospitals in Montgomery County, Maryland, will get $10 million in a special appropriation to help them prepare for a projected surge in patients due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Montgomery County council voted 9-0 in favor of the emergency funding. Two county agencies -- the Department of DC-area faith leaders share ideas on reaching followers during coronavirus pandemic 03/31/2020 09:37pm • Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship throughout the D.C. area have moved services online, as measures to curb coronavirus infections have placed restrictions on large gatherings and closed non-essential services. Faith leaders said religious groups are meeting virtually and c How the coronavirus has changed local vet visits 03/31/2020 05:00pm • Under stay-at-home orders across the region, even veterinarians are changing the way they do business. At the branch of A Cat Clinic in Boyds, Maryland, wellness checks are being postponed. The clinic on Clopper Road is only making appointments for sick cats, and those with urgent surgeries. E Some Whole Foods workers strike over virus safety concerns, better pay 03/31/2020 03:11pm • In this Aug. 8, 2018, photo shoppers enter a Whole Foods Market in Upper Saint Clair, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) A Whole Foods Market workers group encouraged employees to call out sick Tuesday as grocery store and e-commerce staff find themselves on the front lines of the coronavirus p WTOP coronavirus poll: Trust in government, media falls 03/31/2020 10:49am • More people believe coronavirus "is a real threat," but fewer are following daily news about COVID-19, as trust in government and media continues to decline. A national online poll of 1,006 interviewees, produced by Heart+Mind Strategies for WTOP between March 25 and March 26, showed a growing nu Dirty wash rags: Suit claims DC failing to protect inmates from coronavirus 03/31/2020 08:33am • A new lawsuit claims the District of Columbia is failing to take basic public health steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its jails, despite five inmates testing positive for the coronavirus. The American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia and D.C.'s Public Defender Service c