Among the several businesses that have been impacted across the Washington, D.C. region due to the novel coronavirus, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been hit especially hard. After recently expressing woes in remaining open during the pandemic, the iconic eatery will receive part of a COVID-19 relief loan to stay afloat. Founded in the summer of 1958 by Ben […]
This week on Community Affairs Show, Cheryl Jackson talks with Physician, Author, Global Speaker and Physician Mentor, Dr. Jeri Dyson about COVID-19 and how it affects our adolescent population. Many of Youth and Young Adults are in the midst of life changing activities. They are faced with a new way to be educated from Primary […]
Masks or face coverings will now be required to be worn in Maryland grocery stores, pharmacies and public transportation, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday. All store staff members also must wear face coverings and implement social distancing measures as well. According to news reports, 10,032 cases have been confirmed and 349 people with […]
Kudos to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan for his efforts during this COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the latest, according to NBC News Washington, the state teamed up with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, investing 2.5 million dollars to be able to run up to 20,000 tests per day. FEMA teamed up with the Department […]
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks signed an executive order, which goes into effect April 15, requiring face masks be worn in grocery stores, pharmacies, retail stores and on buses. Following in the footsteps of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser who made a similar announcement Thursday requiring face masks be worn at grocery stores in […]
The economy has been hit tremendously hard due to the effects of CoronaVirus COVID-19. Last week’s announcement that 6.6. Million people filed for unemployment added to the 3.3 a week prior has the stock market in a frenzy. Stimulus checks should be on the way very soon but will that be enough for many struggling […]
In a news conference on Saturday, White House coronavirus task force member, Dr. Deborah Birx, suggests that DC is one of the next hot spots for the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. It’s not hard to believe given a picture circulating on Facebook of the Wharf fish markets in Southwest DC later that day. Despite warnings from […]
Stress, anxiety or depression may take root at a time where social distancing and self-isolation have become a way of life. However, there are a few great ways to help maintain or recover your emotional health. Here are 9 helpful tips to get the ball rolling!
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the district will enact a Stay-At-Home order, following the lead of Governor’s Larry Hogan (Maryland) and Ralph Northam (Virginia). the Mayor’s office released the statement below to explain the details of the Stay At Home order. Today, due to an increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Washington, […]
As total cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth surpass 1,000, Governor Northam has officially issued a stay at home order for all Virginians.
Gov. Larry Hogan has announced that he has signed an executive order instituting a stay-at-home directive. Basically, no Maryland resident is allowed to leave their home unless for an essential job or essential reason which includes food, medicine, etc. The order goes into effect on Monday, March 30th at 8pm. Before today’s announcement, Maryland residents […]
George Valentine, the deputy director of the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel has passed away due to CoronaVirus COVID-19. Valentine worked for more than 16 years as Washington, D.C.’s Deputy Attorney General before joining Mayor Bowser’s legal team. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke on the passing of Valentine on her official Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-P_ppyhzeW/ Today, […]