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(Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post)
(Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post)
  • Perspective

Does the pandemic mean the end of snow days, too?

The pandemic means many of us can work and learn from home despite the snow. But should we? now we learn those surprise days off are more about a mental health break than flurries

‘Streateries’ are thriving, but only in some parts of D.C. Now Bowser wants to expand them.

The mayor’s bill would extend new outdoor dining permits and allow public drinking in key corridors.

Q&A: Ask The Post your coronavirus questions. From the vaccine rollout to variants.

Reporters Julie Zauzmer and Fenit Nirappil will answer questions about the vaccine rollout in the Washington, D.C., region and the likely impact of the arrival of the first confirmed coronavirus variants in the area.

Updates: Snow showers to continue at times into Tuesday

Some new snow accumulation is possible, especially north and northeast of Washington.

House fire leaves one person dead in Southeast Washington

The blaze broke out in a home on LaBaum Street.
  • Local

Giant pandas roll, play in snow

The National Zoo's giant pandas rolled, slid and played in the D.C. region's first major snowfall of the year.

Icy road conditions hit some parts of D.C. region

After a Sunday snowstorm, some parts of the region had icy roads for Monday's commute.

Vaccine rollout gets ‘below an F’ grade

Both Trump administration and region’s authorities bear blame for multiple mishaps.

Four slain in Prince George’s between Friday night and Sunday afternoon, police say

A woman was found slain in the District on Sunday, according to police.

School closings and changes in the D.C. region for Monday, Feb. 1

A list of snow-related school cancellations and changes for in the D.C. region.
  • 18 hours ago

After 2 to 4 inches of snow, an icy night ahead in D.C. area. Snow showers possible Monday.

The best chance of additional snow accumulation Monday into Tuesday is north and northeast of Washington.

D.C. public schools planned to reopen Monday but weather will keep classes virtual, mayor says

Meanwhile, an arbiter’s ruling Saturday cleared the system to reopen school buildings.

Annapolis couple use nonprofit to fight homelessness, hunger during pandemic

They’ve grown from computer technology services to a nonprofit focused on county issues.
  • 20 hours ago

D.C. area’s biggest snowstorm in two years brings slick roads, but much-needed respite

The 2.1 inches that fell at Reagan National Airport made it the largest snowfall since Feb. 20, 2019. More winter weather is on the way.

Prince George’s shooting victim identified

Nakia Stewart Jr., 21, died Friday night after being shot in a Suitland area parking lot.

A diverse suburb’s biggest pandemic challenge: Distributing the vaccine equitably

Officials in Montgomery County, Md., have chosen to stick stringently to the prioritization plan.

My dog barked at me. What’s going on in that canine skull of his?

Archie’s barks were a useful reminder that although he is domesticated, he is an animal. And, like every animal — including the two-legged kind — he’s unique unto himself.

Prince George’s police investigate fatal shooting in Temple Hills

Police found two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 4500 block of Dallas Place. One died, and the other is hospitalized.

D.C. police investigate after woman is found dead on sidewalk

Police said they found the severely wounded woman in the 1100 block of Bellevue Street SE.

Let it snow! A few inches likely to accumulate today; more tomorrow into Tuesday?

Most of the region should see at least a few inches of snow today, with lower confidence in the potential Monday into Tuesday portion of the storm.
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Updates: Snow showers to continue at times into Tuesday

Some new snow accumulation is possible, especially north and northeast of Washington.
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