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Montgomery County Makes Masks Optional in Schools
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to remove the mask mandate after hearing passionate arguments for and against the decision. Cory Smith reports.
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Woman Charged With Manslaughter in Teen's Death
D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee gave updates on several cases, including an accidental shooting that killed a 17-year-old. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Montgomery County Council Gets School COVID Update & Debates Vaccine Requirement
The school system explained how it will decide whether a school moves to virtual learning. Business leaders also voiced concerns over having to check vaccination status for patrons. Cory Smith reports.
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Omicron Surge Leads to Staffing Shortages in Montgomery County
County leaders urge residents to get a booster shot if they haven’t already. They are also beginning to consider requiring proof of vaccination for entry into certain public places. Cory Smith reports.
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Local Health Officials Monitor Omicron Variant News
Some local officials are concerned that differing COVID-19 mitigation measures across the DMV could lead to a greater surge in cases. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Confusion Over Mask Changes in DC & Montgomery County
As D.C. gets ready to lift its indoor mask mandate, Montgomery County plans to reimpose its mandate. The changes are creating confusion among residents and businesses. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Montgomery County Opens Additional Vaccine Sites
County officials say they anticipate demand to increase for booster shots. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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65-Year-Old Mother Killed Outside Her DC Home
Police are looking for suspects after a woman was shot in the leg while she was in her yard on Q Street SE. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Paltry Poultry: Tight Chicken Supply Across the US
The pandemic along with surging demand and increased fast food use are all creating a chicken supply issue. Cory Smith reports.
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Maryland Counties Adjust After Johnson & Johnson Pause
Montgomery and Prince George’s County leaders say hard to reach and underserved communities will be impacted the most. Cory Smith reports.
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Video Shows Moment Police Took Virginia Man Into Custody
Anthony Louis died after jumping from a D.C. overpass. Police pursued him from Alexandria. Cory Smith has cellphone video and reaction from Louis’ family.
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Family Demands Answers After Man Dies at the End of a Police Pursuit
The pursuit began in Alexandria and ended after a crash in Southeast D.C. Cory Smith reports.
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New Video Shows Moments After DC Carjacking Ended in Deadly Crash
Mohammad Anwar, 66, was killed in the crash near Nationals Park Tuesday. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Colon Cancer Survivor's Message to Others After a Battle to Get Diagnosed
The pandemic has led to some tough conversations and hard truths about the impact race has on our health. Colon Cancer is another illness disproportionately impacting communities of color. News4’s Cory Smith has more.
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Maryland Expands Vaccine Eligibility
People 60 and older can start registering for vaccinations and more groups will be included later this month. The news comes as the state takes new steps to vaccinate low-income seniors. Cory Smith reports.
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Frustrations Over COVID-19 Vaccine Equity in Montgomery County
County health officials say Maryland needs to fix issues leading to inequity and they also are pushing for a mass vaccination site. Cory Smith reports.
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Montgomery County Working to Make Vaccine Distribution More Equitable
County believes single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will make equitable distribution easier. Cory Smith reports.
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Virginia Poised to Become the First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty
The legislature has passed the measure and Governor Ralph Northam says he will sign it into law. Cory Smith reports.
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Montgomery County Addresses Equitable Vaccine Distribution
County officials plan to target certain zip codes to make sure communities of color receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Local Maryland Restaurants Fight New Indoor Dining Restrictions
A new lawsuit has been filed to reverse the indoor dining bans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Cory Smith reports.