Lorenzo Hall
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Washington, DC, United States
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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
DC chefs cook 15,000 meals for front-line workers and those in need
Chefs working with restaurateur Erik Bruner-Yang's Power of 10 Initiative have made food for DC Fire and EMS, the National Children's Center and others. → Read More
Gov. Hogan announces $1.6M in grants to Maryland companies producing PPE
Through the emergency relief fund, companies are receiving grants of up to $100,000 to manufacture a wide array of PPE for Marylanders, officials say. → Read More
DC shelters struggle to stop the spread of COVID-19
District shelters like Casa Ruby, which serves LGBT individuals experiencing homelessness, say they're overwhelmed by the coroanvirus. → Read More
Holocaust survivor honors 33 family members taken to Auschwitz despite COVID-19 restrictions
Typically, Nat Shaffir, would volunteer at the museum to remember the lives lost, including his own family members. → Read More
Here's how DC's medical examiner is responding to COVID-19
"We all say we hope tomorrow is the last day," Dr. Mitchell says. → Read More