Renee Nash
School Closings and Virtual Only Classes
The snowy and icy conditions are forcing some school closings and virtual only classes across the DMV on this first day of the week. We have a complete listing to help you start your day.
Read MoreAAA Snow Ready Car Tips
Officials across the DMV are asking motorists to stay off the roads as snow begins to blanket the region. If you must head out, AAA says make sure your car is snow ready.
Read MoreDMV Getting Ready for Snowfall
The mad rush is on across the DMV as the region prepares for its biggest snowstorm in years. DC officials have crews on standby.
Read MoreS.C. Reports 1st U.S. Cases of South African Variant
Health officials say virus variant from South Africa has been found in two cases in South Carolina.
Read MoreGirl Scout Cookies Sales, V-Day Cards for Seniors. Details Inside
Girl Scout Cookie sales are underway across the DMV. You can help make this Valentine’s Day special for isolated seniors by making homemade cards. Get the details on these events and more inside of this week’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreDC Set to Rolll-Out Vaccine for Teachers and Police
DC teachers and police are next in line to receive their shots next week.
Read MoreHU Marching Band Headed to Inauguration
Howard University’s Marching Band will escort Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to her historic inauguration Wednesday.
Read MoreDrunk Driving Fatalities Up Across DMV
Washington Regional Alcohol Program is out with its 28th Annual “How Safe Are Our Roads” Report
Read MoreKamala Harris Gets Vaccine as Experts Say Pandemic Worsens
Vice President-Elect gets first coronavirus vaccine, joining a host of other top officials urging Americans to get onboard
Read MoreHousing Assistance and Urgent Need for Blood Donors
Community events and ways you can help non-profit organizations. Details inside WHUR’s Community’s Choice
Read MoreDC Toddler Fatally Shot. Police Looking for Suspects
DC police are offering a $60k reward to help find the killers of 15-month-old Carmelo Duncan. Text information to 50411 or call 202-727-9099
Read MoreMetro Proposing Cuts, Station Closures, and Layoffs
Transit agency facing a $500 million shortfall. Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiederfeld says “it gets down, unfortunately, to very hard math that you just can’t get there from here without having significant impacts.’
Read MoreYoung Mothers Inc., Dulles Greenway Race. More Inside Community’s Choice
Young Mothers Inc. needs help to provide young moms with the job skills they need to succeed and Housing Counseling Services Inc. is hosting free weekly seminars. Details on these events and more are inside this week’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreTop Experts: Election 2020 Most Secured Ever
New report finds no voting irregularities in Nov 3rd presidential election.
Read MoreDC Bldg Renamed After Late Mayor Marion Barry
One Judiciary Square in DC was renamed after the city’s “Mayor for Life.”
Read MoreYou’re Fired! Trump Gives Defense Secretary the Boot
Mark Esper becomes first cabinet member to get the axe as President Trump continues to fight election results
Read MoreU.S. COVID-19 Cases Top 10M and Climbing
The number of coronavirus cases is growing at a rate of more than 109k daily with 939 deaths a day.
Read MoreBlack Women’s Roundtable, Lupus Walk Run. Inside Community’s Choice
Here’s a list of upcoming free events in the DMV this week. Check out WHUR’s Community’s Choice
Read MoreBiden: African Americans Had My Back and I Will Have Yours
President-Elect Joe Biden promises to tackle the coronavirus day-one with science.
Read MoreHarris: “Black Women Are the Backbone of Our Democracy”
VP-Elect Kamala Harris delivered her historic victory speech tonight to a roaring crowd filled with lots of proud women.
Read MoreCelebrations Erupt Across U.S. Cities
Cities streets across the U.S. are filled with celebrations as crowds wait to hear from President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
Read MoreHU Congratulates Biden-Harris On Victory
Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick extends congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.
Read More“We Did It Joe,” Kamala Harris Makes History
Senator Kamala Harris becomes first woman of color to be elected as Vice-President
Read MoreRace Is Narrowing. Biden Leading In PA and GA
The race to the White House could be decided soon with Joe Biden rounding the corner to the 270 electoral college votes.
Read MoreMoco Moving to Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions
Montgomery County is seeking to halt the increase in coronavirus infections by imposing new restrictions.
Read MoreStill No Decision for Decision 2020
Vote counting continues in several states, leaving the fate of the U.S. presidency hanging in the balance.
Read MoreNo Election Drama In the DMV
Voters across the Washington, DC area had a pretty easy time at the polls today.
Read MoreKnow Your Voting Rights
Here’s a list of resources in case you encounter any troubles at the polls Tuesday.
Read MoreDC Halts Plan to Resume Classes November 9th
The DC School System will continue with distance learning and will not return elementary school youngsters to the classroom on November 9th. No new date has been set.
Read MoreDC Activates Hypothermia Alert
DC’s mayor opens more shelters for homeless as temperatures dip into the 30s tonight.
Read MoreBlack Women’s Roundtable, Mentors Needed. Details Inside Community’s Choice
Maryland Mentors is in need of hundreds of virtual mentors, DC Housing Counseling Services Inc. is hosting free virtual classes to help you with your housing issues. More information on events and free services inside this week’s Community’s Choice.
Read MoreDC Launches New Contact Tracing App
The District’s latest tool to slow the spread of the coronavirus launches today. It’s called DC CAN and it’s an alert system to notify users when they come in close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Read MoreDC Adds 8 New States to COVID-19 High Risk List
DC Health Department has added 8 new states to its list of high-risk states. Nearly 40 states are now on the list where persons coming into DC from those areas must self-quarantine.
Read MoreHogan Casts Write-In Vote for Late President Reagan
Maryland’s republican governor again snubs President Trump.
Read MoreAmber Alert Issued for Missing Glen Burnie Youth
Anne Arundel County Police say mother abducted her 7-year-old son after breaking into father’s home and assaulting him.
Read MoreBill Clinton Talks Health and Social Justice at HU Homecoming
Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea set to participate in Howard University virtual homecoming.
Read MoreVA Voter Registration Extended
Judge extends Virginia’s voters registration until 11:59 p.m. Thursday
Read MoreVirginia Governor Northam Targeted In Kidnap Plot
FBI now says militia group also planned to kidnap Virginia’s governor.
Read MoreHalloween Safety, Female Conference. Details Inside Community’s Choice
wHUR’s Community’s Choice is packed with a host of free family events.
Read MoreDC Opens Family Success Centers In Wards 7 and 8
DC targets Wards 7 and 8 to improve chances of family success.
Read MoreNov 9th, Some DC Youngsters Head Back to School Buildings
DC officials are preparing to allow as many as 21,000 students to return to school buildings November 9th.
Read MoreWhite House Press Secretary Tests Positive for COVID-19
12 and counting. That’s the number of people associated to President Trump who have now tested positive for the coronavirus.
Read MorePresident and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
Trumps are in isolation at the White House after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Read MoreHappiest Place On Earth Handing Out Pink Slips
Disney is laying off thousands of workers as pandemic hits the company deeper in the pockets.
Read MoreChaos In Cleveland… Presidential Debate Called Hot Mess
Presidential candidates trade insults and jabs at first debate
Read MoreWorldwide COVID-19 Deaths Top 1M
Coronavirus fatalities top a staggering one-million cases as fear increases the death toll is steadily climbing worldwide.
Read More$20M Settlement In PG Police Shooting of Handcuffed Man
Family of William Green reaches $20 million dollar settlement with Prince George’s County
Read More20-Year-Olds Highest New COVID-19 Infections
The average age of persons with the coronavirus is getting youngers
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