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As virus cases drop, Virginia plans to loosen restrictions
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia could lift capacity limits and relax rules for social distancing next month if the rate of coronavirus infections continues to fall in the state, Gov. Ralph Northam said ...
May 06, 2021
Hogan announces steps to urge nursing home vaccinations
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced steps on Tuesday to encourage nursing home residents and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19.Hogan said the state is launching a new data...
May 04, 2021
Lawsuit filed over ‘gay’ attack in Virginia GOP race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor is going to court in an effort to find out who is responsible for an anonymous attack that called him "a Gay Democrat" whil...
May 04, 2021
Maryland offers $100 to state employees who get vaccinated
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The state of Maryland will offer a $100 incentive for state employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday. Hogan described it as another way to reinfor...
May 03, 2021
Northam updates mask mandate to align with new CDC guidance
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday updated the state's mask mandate to align it with newly relaxed guidelines issued earlier this week by the federal government.For most of t...
Apr 29, 2021
English rockers Genesis announce U.S Tour with stop planned in Washington
NEW YORK (AP/WMAL) - English rock band Genesis is returning to the U.S. for their first tour in 14 years. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced The Last Domino? Tour on Thursday, whic...
Apr 29, 2021
Maryland lifts outdoor mask requirement in line with CDC
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland is lifting its outdoor mask requirement in line with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday, citing improved he...
Apr 28, 2021
Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries
Missing out on Thin Mints in the pandemic? A Google affiliate is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies to people's doorsteps in a Virginia community.The town of Christiansburg has been a testing ...
Apr 28, 2021
Opioid use, fentanyl deaths in Maryland spike amid pandemic
Preliminary data from 2020 reveals a dramatic increase in deaths linked with opioids in Maryland, particularly fentanyl; health officials blame the pandemic.The number of unintentional intoxication ov...
Apr 27, 2021
Phase 2 COVID restrictions to be loosened in the District on May 1
Heather CurtisWMAL.comSome good news for cooped up Washingtonians and struggling businesses in the District. Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions will be loosened on May 1 as the city’s daily case rate...
Apr 26, 2021
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