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Animal shelters across the U.S. say they’ve placed record numbers of dogs, cats and other animals as people suddenly find themselves stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic

A Loudoun County mother undertook a 100-day mission in the kitchen to make sure her daughter, who is immunocompromised, wouldn’t be exposed to COVID-19 from dining out. News4’s Melissa Mollet reports on how Yolanda Latimer’s dishes have inspired others.

Different states are making their own rules for face coverings and access to beaches for the holiday weekend. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

Most local summer camps have already been cancelled for the summer. If summer camp does happen though, it might be different than usual.

Scum & Villainy Cantina has a virtual meet-up for Potter people, one that involves 21+ potions, trivia, and a watch-together movie event.

A federal judge has rejected a challenge by churches and businesses to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Huge crowds strolled the streets of Old Town Alexandria on Saturday, despite the ongoing stay-at-home order. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with the city’s mayor about social distancing concerns.

With just one week before Washington, D.C.’s, stay-at-home order expires, officials say that widespread community transmission is still happening but declined to say whether the order would be extended. “We will definitely brief you out on our plans post-May 15. Not today,” Bowser said at a press conference Friday. On Monday, Bowser said she plans to extend the stay-at-home...

Early indications from the reopening of Ocean City show few people flocking to Maryland town’s iconic beaches and boardwalk

D.C. reported one of the highest numbers of deaths on Friday. Coupled with a continued increase in cases, these numbers leave mayor Muriel Bowser unwilling to reopen the district. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have been under stay-at-home orders for weeks as leaders aim to slow the spread of coronavirus. People are generally only allowed to leave their homes only for pressing reasons, including getting food and necessary supplies, seeking health care and exercising. Both Maryland and D.C. require masks in most indoor places; Virginia strongly recommends them....

Maryland has lifted restrictions on tennis, golf and other outdoor activities, but counties still have the final say. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Some Georgia shopping malls reopened Monday, but once inside, guests were greeted by many closed stores.

A new app took a survey that showed the more time couples are spending together for the stay-at-home order, the more they are fighting. News4’s Aaron Gilchrist spoke with the app creator to find out more.

From the United States to Asia, people are emerging from their homes as virus-related restrictions are being eased

An Associated Press analysis finds most states are not meeting the minimum levels of coronavirus testing suggested by the federal government and recommended by public health researchers, even as many of them begin to reopen their shattered economies

Virtual babysitting is becoming a go-to for some moms and dads who need to keep their kids occupied – while also working – during quarantine. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Streaming services have seen a major surge in subscriber growth during the coronavirus pandemic, but the outbreak is also driving more people to use pirated movie websites.

NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Any workouts that take place would be voluntary and be limited to individual sessions only, according to a person familiar with…

Stephen England has finished more than 20 marathons and 75 ultra marathons in the last few years, but his latest race is unquestionably his most unique. England had planned to run in the Boston Marathon, originally set for April 20, but it was delayed until September due to the coronavirus pandemic. But England sticks to his schedule. On Monday, the…