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6 tips to build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic 04/17/2020 07:00pm • A Georgetown University professor shares tips on how to build resilience during the pandemic. One of those tips: Establish a routine. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Hakase_) Most people consider being resilient as having the ability to bounce back from adversity, but with true resilience, people actu Arlington County rolls out coronavirus relief grants for small businesses 04/17/2020 12:49pm • FILE - In this March 25, 2020 file photo, a closed sign hangs in the window of a shop in Portsmouth, N.H., due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Arlington County, Virginia, has approved a grant program for small businesses in the county that have been affected by the corona Montgomery Co. Crisis Center receiving calls from those anxious about coronavirus 04/17/2020 04:15am • Coupled with stay at home orders and millions of job losses, the coronavirus outbreak can lead to some rattled nerves and depression about the future. In Maryland, Montgomery County's Crisis Center is fielding calls from an assorted number of residents who are anxious about how to make ends meet, Newfound time to exercise? Watch out for stress injuries 04/16/2020 01:00am • Parks, jogging trails and bicycle paths are busy places as some people indulge in exercise, one of the essential needs given an exception under stay-at-home orders issued in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Individuals used to regular workouts at the gym have reverted to exercising at home, whether i 'It was the real deal': An oral history of the Nationals' DC debut 04/14/2020 04:01pm • Fans cheer during the opening day ceremonies at RFK Stadium between the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, April 14, 2005 in Washington. Thursday's game is the first regular-season baseball game in the nation's capital in 34 years. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Itâ Gyms may be closed, but virtual fitness instruction could be a viable alternative 04/02/2020 08:12pm • Once a week in the mornings, I usually go to downtown Bethesda, Maryland, to work out with my personal trainer, Nick Irons, at his gym. That hasn’t happened in almost three weeks, because his gym — Irons Fitness — is closed, along with many other businesses in the area. Luckily, the closing DC ranks No. 1 for working women 03/23/2020 08:48am • D.C. has a high percentage of women managers, according to the MagnifyMoney rankings. Getty Images/iStockphoto/nortonrsx D.C. is at the top of the list for the second year in a row when it comes to the best U.S. cities for working women, according to MagnifyMoney. The third annual 2020 Best P Looking for company in quarantine? This non-profit helps cover the cost to foster senior dogs 03/22/2020 03:00am • As people around the country begin to sit and stay during the coronavirus pandemic, many now find themselves home alone. That's why Erin Stanton, founder of Susie's Senior Dogs, is trying to help others provide a little bark to their lives. Through her non-profit, she's offering to help with the cos DC cherry blossoms reach peak bloom 03/21/2020 12:19am • The cherry blossoms in D.C. have reached the final stage: peak bloom. The National Park Service said Friday the cherry blossoms have reached the last stage of bloom a day earlier than the predicted peak bloom dates of March 21 to March 24. The cherry trees are officially at peak bloom! For a s With DC-area gyms closed, health experts recommend maintaining exercise routines 03/19/2020 11:00pm • Children who are skipping usual activities, such as attending school, because of the coronavirus outbreak might have a lot of built-up energy, and parents starting an exercise routine with youngsters can help, experts say. "Make it a game; make it challenging for each other," said Lance Kelly, di Coronavirus: As more tests become available, DC sees jump in coronavirus cases 03/19/2020 09:56pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who chairs the National Governors Association, announces five priorities that governors are asking of the federal government to fight the coronavirus during a news conference Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Annapolis, Md. Maj. Gen. Timothy Gowen, the adjutant general of the M Custom engagement rings that won’t break the bank 03/17/2020 03:36pm • This content is sponsored by Silver Spring Jewelry. When it comes to buying an engagement ring, you want to give your loved one the moon but are likely constrained by a budget. Luckily, affordability doesn’t mean you can’t create something beautiful and meaningful. With styles to match The Dodge Challenger: Two Doors and Plenty of Power. You Choose How Much. 03/13/2020 02:15pm • This content is sponsored by Fair Oaks Motors. The muscle car is timeless, but a two-door coupe usually means you have to make a lot of compromises. The Dodge Challenger is different. With a useable back seat and an actual trunk the Challenger is more than just a good-looking ride. And a numb Ravens guard Yanda retires after 13 years on his own terms 03/11/2020 02:18pm • OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Much thinner and chattier than during his playing days, Marshal Yanda retired from the NFL on Wednesday with the satisfaction of knowing he walked away before being kicked out the door. Yanda played his entire 13-year career with the Baltimore Ravens, who showed their a 'Squats and Margaritas': Lifestyle blogger said losing weight is about balance 03/07/2020 09:54pm • Passing up French fries to watch your figure? Well, one local lifestyle blogger said she can still eat some and be happy with the way she looks in regards to her new diet. Erin Washington, a lifestyle blogger, former Division I soccer player and wife of retired Redskins player Marcus Washington,