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Larry Hogan, Maryland gov., approves voting centers in place of local polling sites

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has approved of leaving a few local polling sites available but mainly replacing the majority with "voting centers" for the Nov. 3 election.

August 11, 2020

D.C. Health updates list of high-risk states

D.C. Health on Monday updated its coronavirus list of travel from high-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine for those coming into the city.

August 10, 2020

More than 100 rounds fired at Dubois Place SE, suspect four or more shooters: Police

D.C. police said Monday more than 100 rounds of gunfire were shot at a large social gathering in Southeast, killing one and injuring at least 21 people.

August 10, 2020

Loudoun County Public Schools outline plan for all-virtual start to academic year

Loudoun County Public School officials finalized their plan for an all-virtual start to the school year, releasing details Thursday about how students will learn remotely in the fall semester.

August 7, 2020

NIH funding $20 million for projects targeting serious disease in kids with COVID-19

The National Institutes of Health will help fund research projects that look at ways to identify children who are at high risk of a dangerous disease associated with COVID-19.

August 7, 2020

Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active; officials forecast another 10-16 storms

Weather officials on Thursday said this year's Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the busiest on record and predicted another 10 to 16 named storms.

August 6, 2020

Virginia officials eye Tropical Storm Isaias damage, steady coronavirus rates

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday that officials are assessing damage from Tropical Storm Isaias to determine whether the state qualifies for federal assistance, noting that the storm killed a person in Lancaster County, whipped up tornadoes in several areas and caused flooding and power outages.

August 5, 2020

D.C. officials urge parents to bring their kids in for wellness visits and vaccinations

D.C. officials are urging parents to be diligent about visiting their doctors for child wellness checkups and vaccinations, despite the all-remote learning start to the school year for public schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.

August 5, 2020

NWS confirms three tornadoes in Maryland, investigating twisters in Virginia

Three separate tornadoes whipped through southern Maryland during Tropical Storm Isaias, according to a preliminary report posted Tuesday evening by the National Weather Service, which is still investigating potential twisters in Virginia.

August 5, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias floods D.C. region, knocks out power for thousands

Tropical Storm Isaias caused tornadoes and flooding as it raced across the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday, downing trees, closing roads and killing electricity to thousands of residents in its path, authorities said. One weather-related death was reported in Southern Maryland.

August 4, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias: Flood warnings for DMV area; tornado sighted in Maryland

The National Weather Service on Tuesday morning reported extremely heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaias for the District of Columbia and Baltimore with an anticipated 2 to 3 inches per hour, rates that can lead to "potentially life-threatening flash flooding," and a tornado sighting near Leonardtown, Maryland.

August 4, 2020

Colleges, universities in D.C. offering online-only instruction

Several colleges and universities in the District, like others across the country, are offering online-only instruction this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, though some are planning a mix of in-person and remote learning.

August 2, 2020

D.C. Public Schools to start school year with online instruction

D.C. Public Schools students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will be learning remotely this fall, starting Aug. 31 and through Nov. 6, officials announced Thursday.

July 30, 2020

Maryland pauses reopening plan, issues travel advisory

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday a pause in his phased reopening plan, expanded the statewide mask mandate and issued a public health travel advisory for nine states, noting a recent increase in coronavirus hospitalizations.

July 29, 2020

D.C. Council approves amendments to $16 billion budget

The D.C. Council on Tuesday approved supplementary legislation for the fiscal 2021 budget, finalizing the city's multibillion-dollar spending plan.

July 28, 2020

D.C. travelers ordered to self-quarantine if they went to high-risk states

D.C. officials are asking that anyone entering the city to self-quarantine if they have engaged in nonessential travel from any of 27 states with a high risk of coronavirus infection.

July 27, 2020

Home test swabs for COVID-19 almost as accurate as clinician tests: Study

At-home test kits for COVID-19 diagnosis could be nearly as accurate as getting tested by health care workers, according to a research letter released this week.

July 24, 2020

Scientists debate if UV light can slow spread of coronavirus

Some researchers are turning to the light -- ultraviolet (UV) light, specifically -- in the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

July 23, 2020

About 40% of Americans have an underlying health condition linked to severe COVID-19 disease: Report

About 40% Americans have an underlying medical condition that could put them at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, says a federal study published Thursday.

July 23, 2020

Airlines take safety precautions with coronavirus cases, travel on rise

Air travel is ticking up, despite an increasing number of coronavirus cases and infection risks associated with crowded airports and packed planes.

July 22, 2020