Sophie Kaplan

Metro to run more trains for Fourth of July

Metro is ramping up rail service for the Fourth of July in anticipation of large crowds -- though smaller in the past -- attending the annual fireworks display on the National Mall.

June 26, 2020

Muriel Bowser riding coronavirus success into vote on D.C. statehood

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is winning high marks for battling the coronavirus, just as the District stands ready to achieve a win in its longstanding fight — a vote on statehood in the House.

June 25, 2020

Adams Morgan street to be tested as pedestrian only this weekend in D.C.

This weekend, the District Department of Transportation will close part of 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan to vehicular traffic to create more space for social distancing for pedestrians and business patrons as a test run for future street closures.

June 24, 2020

Virginia will enter phase three of reopening next week as coronavirus starts to decline

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the commonwealth, including Northern Virginia and Richmond, will move into phase three of the coronavirus reopening plan on July 1.

June 23, 2020

D.C. proceeds with phase two of reopening despite spike in new COVID-19 cases

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she has decided to proceed with phase two of reopening the District's economy despite a report of a new spike in the community spread of the coronavirus over the weekend.

June 22, 2020

Metro to reopen 15 subway stations, add buses to busiest routes

Metro announced Monday that it would reopen this month 15 stations that were closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

June 22, 2020

D.C. to move into phase two of reopening on Monday

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that the District will likely enter phase two of reopening on Monday if the city's coronavirus trends continue in the right direction.

June 17, 2020

Ralph Northam, Va. gov., to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he would propose legislation to make Juneteenth a paid state holiday.

June 16, 2020

House to vote on D.C. statehood next Friday

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced Tuesday that the House will vote on D.C. statehood for the first time in history next Friday.

June 16, 2020

D.C. Council gets earful with calls from residents to defund police

D.C. Council members opened a budget hearing Monday to repeated calls for defunding the Metropolitan Police Department amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

June 15, 2020

D.C. to offer free coronavirus antibody testing

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city is now offering free coronavirus antibody testing.

June 15, 2020

New spike of coronavirus cases in the District of Columbia

The D.C. Department of Health reported a new peak in community spread of the coronavirus on Saturday.

June 13, 2020

Virginia universities and colleges can start to reopen

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that colleges and universities in the commonwealth can begin to reopen for in-person instruction.

June 11, 2020

Larry Hogan announces more Maryland businesses will be allowed to reopen

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that he will allow more businesses to reopen as key coronavirus metrics continue to trend downward.

June 10, 2020

Muriel Bowser, Police Union take issue with D.C. emergency police reforms

The D.C. Council on Tuesday unanimously approved emergency legislation to overhaul law enforcement in the District amid calls for defunding police departments across the country.

June 9, 2020

Muriel Bowser says ‘no’ to defunding police department

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she had no plans to defund the police department, despite calls to do so around the city and across the country in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.

June 8, 2020

D.C. heat emergency plan activated

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the District's heat emergency plan Thursday, as the temperature was forecast to reach 92 degrees Fahrenheit.

June 4, 2020

No curfew in D.C. Thursday night

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday there would be no curfew into Friday morning, after police arrested no protesters Wednesday night.

June 4, 2020

D.C. Health reports new peak in community spread of coronavirus

The D.C. Department of Health said Thursday there was a new peak in the community spread of the coronavirus during phase one of the District's reopening.

June 4, 2020