Emily Zantow

Maryland will become first state to tax digital ads

Maryland soon will become the first state in the nation to implement a tax on digital advertising.

February 12, 2021

Maryland House Democrats override Gov. Larry Hogan veto of digital ad tax

The Democrat-controlled Maryland House of Delegates voted Thursday to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of legislation that would impose the nation's first digital ad tax.

February 11, 2021

COVID-19 variants from U.K., South Africa detected in D.C.

The two coronavirus variants that originated in the United Kingdom and South Africa have been detected for the first time in the District of Columbia, the city's top health official said Thursday.

February 11, 2021

Doctors warn of shoveling-related heart attacks as snowstorm nears D.C.

Physicians are warning D.C.-area residents to beware of heart attacks that could be brought on by cold weather and sudden exertion -- such as shoveling driveways and sidewalks, as the region's second major winter storm nears.

February 10, 2021

D.C. teachers union votes against authorizing strike

D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine on Tuesday withdrew a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order against the Washington Teachers Union after its members voted against authorizing a strike.

February 10, 2021

Montgomery County school board approves plan to reopen schools starting March 1

The Montgomery County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a plan to begin bringing students back into classrooms on March 1. The largest school district in Maryland, Montgomery County's students have been receiving instruction via remote learning since March 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.

February 9, 2021

Montgomery County Council approves order to reopen indoor dining

The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved an executive order to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity starting this weekend.

February 9, 2021

Anne Arundel Co. cancels COVID vaccine appointments due to delivery delay

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health canceled all second-dose coronavirus vaccine clinics for all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning due to a delivery delay.

February 9, 2021

D.C. JaIl inmates grapple with jury trial suspension, face ‘indefinite detention’

Many in the D.C. Jail face "indefinite detention" because of the pandemic-related suspension since March of jury trials at the D.C. Superior Court.

February 8, 2021

D.C. partners with church for coronavirus vaccine distribution

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city is partnering with a Southeast church that will serve as a coronavirus vaccination site as part of a pilot program to increase "faith in the vaccine."

February 8, 2021

Winter storm watch issued for D.C. area this weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Washington area this weekend.

February 5, 2021

Montgomery County Council to vote on reopening indoor dining

The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether to reopen indoor dining, which has been prohibited for more than a month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

February 5, 2021

D.C. teachers union threatens strike over ‘unhealthy conditions’

The Washington Teachers Union is threatening to go on strike despite a restraining order reportedly requested by the District of Columbia to deter such action.

February 2, 2021

D.C. seizes Wendy’s restaurant over traffic concerns, pays owner $13 million

The District has exercised eminent domain to seize a Wendy's restaurant in a Northeast intersection known for frequent traffic accidents, reportedly paying the owner more than $13 million for the property.

February 2, 2021

Powerful winter storm wallops Northeast

A major winter storm system walloped the Northeast on Monday, prompting hundreds of travel delays and closures of schools and coronavirus testing/vaccination sites.

February 1, 2021

D.C. area snowstorm prompts delays, closures on Monday

The biggest winter storm to hit the D.C. region in two years has caused numerous delays and closures Monday.

February 1, 2021

No snow day for D.C. students if storm cancels first day back in classroom Monday

Sorry, kids: A snow day is not in the forecast for D.C. public school students if a predicted storm cancels the first day back to the city's classrooms, officials said Friday.

January 29, 2021

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, hails feds’ plan for more coronavirus vaccine but says it’s not enough

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says that President Biden's decision to increase the city's vaccine distribution by 15% over the next three weeks is "welcome" but is still not enough.

January 28, 2021

Anne Arundel County to lift COVID-19 restrictions at restaurants, houses of worship

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman is set to lift some coronavirus restrictions on Friday.

January 28, 2021

D.C. mayor pushes to legalize drinking alcohol outdoors in parts of city

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to allow people to legally sip alcoholic beverages outdoors in certain areas of the city.

January 27, 2021