Lorenzo Hall
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Washington, DC, United States
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'We're in it to win it' | Maryland company progresses with development of HIV 'functional cure'
American Gene Technologies is celebrating a milestone in its HIV Cure Program, which is currently in Phase 1 human trial. The first participant, an unidentified man. → Read More
DC children and teens cope with increase of violent child deaths
Heading into the summer months, these young children are pleading for more protection and for gunmen to drop their weapons. → Read More
200+ carjackings in DC area, dozens of juveniles arrested so far this year
2021 Carjacking Task Force that includes D.C. Police Department, Prince George's County Police Department, Montgomery County, Police Department and FBI. → Read More
COVID-19 for healthcare workers in Maryland's epicenter
Over the last year, nearly 2,500 people have been treated for COVID-19 by doctors and nurses in the University of Maryland Capital Region Health system. → Read More
FBI releases new videos of suspect in pipe bombs found outside RNC, DNC during Capitol riot
The agency released several new videos Tuesday, hoping someone will recognize the person’s gait, body language or mannerisms. → Read More
ACLU of Maryland demands police reform in Prince George's County
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said she continues to look broadly at ways to improve the department, as the Police Reform Work Group continues to work. → Read More
DC man using pop-up fitness classes to change his community
In some DC neighborhoods, there’s a movement underway. → Read More
'Keep kids active and off the streets': Why one DC teacher is asking for bikes and helmets
Alex Clark is a physical education teacher at Dunbar High School, and he created DunbarStrong, as an alternative for students cooped up inside during the pandemic. → Read More
KINGS 101: At this DMV school, Black history is taught all year
At Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, the KINGS 101 curriculum puts Black history at the forefront of learning. → Read More
DC Police work to build community trust amid calls to 'defund the police'
Without flashing light or crime scene tape, there’s a special group of DC police officers canvassing city neighborhoods to build trust. → Read More
DC records more than 100 murders, police chief says it's 'disturbing'
Despite 2019 being the deadliest year D.C. had recorded in a decade, the city's homicide rate is now up by nearly 26% from this time last year. → Read More
July 4 preparations underway in DC, despite pandemic
The National Park Service said, normally, tens of thousands of people would gather for the festivities. → Read More
'This is a battle' Remembering COVID-19 victims on Memorial Day
In a Rockville neighborhood, it looked and sounded like a usual Memorial Day celebration with people waving American flags as a bugler played, “Taps.” → Read More
Casa de Maryland helps immigrant families get essentials
Grocery deliveries have been made to more than 2,000 immigrant families thanks to Casa de Maryland, who also helps with contact tracing after a virus diagnosis. → Read More
COVID-19 patients in Maryland hospitals decrease, but staff still overwhelmed
The Chief Medical Officer at Prince George’s Hospital Center said they are still treating more than 100 COVID-19 patients, while also treating chronic illnesses. → Read More
Some Virginia restaurant owners don't feel ready to reopen
Even though his restaurants are outside Northern Virginia, Shawn Moss says he may not reopen just yet, to try and prevent the spread of the virus from hotspots. → Read More
Police: More DC murders linked to drug deals during pandemic
The number of people killed in D.C. so far in 2020 is at 53, on par with this time in 2019 when there were 54 homicides. → Read More
PPE destined for Northern Virginia swiped by FEMA, officials say
The Loudoun County government was expecting to receive 30,000 N95 respirators but said they were outbid for the order by FEMA. → Read More
Northern Virginia nurses honored with food delivery from Westwood Country Club
A Northern Virginia country club has pledged to deliver 1,250 meals to local hospitals as well as the Vienna Police and Fire Departments. → Read More
No showering, reservations and temperature checks required when these gyms reopen
Area fitness centers have a lot to work out when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. → Read More