Elliot C. Williams- “I can definitely say that I didn’t realize how loud his phone voice is:” Couples are spending way more time together, for better or worse, under quarantine. [Washingtonian]
- The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone in local sports—from Cherry Blossom Ten Mile runners, to pro athletes, to the entertainers who hype up the crowds at Wizard’s games. [WCP]
- Photos: a flashback to life in D.C. during the 1918 flu pandemic. [Washingtonian]
- While you should definitely avoid crowds, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all National Parks to help folks “embrace nature and implement some social distancing.” [CNN]
- How the federal government failed to create a sufficient coronavirus testing system. [WSJ]
- A look into the lives of D.C.-area grandparents, who are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 while taking care of the young. [Post]
- The final hours of the Maryland General Assembly session were intense, to say the least. [WTOP]
- Hotel and tourism industry leaders “never seen anything like” this. [WBJ]
- More couples are postponing their weddings because of COVID-19. [NBC4]
- Cathy Merrill, Washingtonian CEO, wrote an op-ed about coronavirus’ effect on small businesses. The company laid off all of its fellows Wednesday. [Post]
- ICYMI: Washingtonians are easing the loneliness of social distance with animal rescues.
- ICYMI: Jack Evans pulled out of the special election for his old Ward 2 seat.
- This Day in DCist: How a Philly youth chess club channeled D.C. punk.
Social distance.
