Morning Roundup: A Ransomware Attack Could Delay Pay For Prince George’s County Workers

Dec 16, 2021

A ransomware attack might mean Prince George’s County employees won’t get their hazard pay before the holidays. [NBC 4]
Maryland is preparing for a COVID-19 surge that could majorly overwhelm hospitals. [WTOP]
D.C. Public School teachers are burnt out. [WJLA]
Gov. Ralph Northam is touting his record on pardoning incarcerated residents, but not everyone sees cause to celebrate. [Virginia Mercury]
Did you know Alexandria literally has a town crier? [ALXNow]
Local beverage distributors are running out of champagne. [Washingtonian]
The tale of a local 70-year-old brazen BASE jumper, who was arrested for jumping off some of the area’s highest buildings. [Post]
Facing a possible deficit of $10.5 million, Prince George’s County Public Schools released a proposed budget for 2023. [Informer]
Mayor Muriel Bowser sent the D.C. Council her plan to break up the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. [Post]
December? Temperatures will climb into the mid 60s today. [CWG]
ICYMI: An entire D.C. elementary school is closed until the new year due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
ICYMI: Connecticut Avenue will say goodbye to reversible lanes, and hello to a more bike-friendly design.
This Day in DCist: The man who crashed his gyrocopter on Capitol grounds wanted to run for Congress.