The original plan to bring almost 21,000 elementary school kids back to school on Nov. 9 met stiff resistance from teachers, parents and school principals.

The decision follows a protracted back and forth between county and state officials over whether private schools should be able to offer in-person instruction when the school year starts.

Many D.C.-area restaurants are reopening for indoor dining as the region moves into Phase Two. We have the list. Now includes takeout and delivery, too!

The door is opening gradually, but it’s opening nonetheless. After two months of being shut down, 8,300 COVID-19 cases and 440 deaths, D.C. will start a phased reopening on Friday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today. “I call it stay-at-home lite,” she said, speaking at a press conference. “It means the restriction has been lifted and…

It lays out broad reopening strategies specific to education, recreation, public health, construction, transportation, small business, and more.

Expect fewer desks, with empty space between them, perforated by high plexiglass walls. Hand sanitizer will always be in sight.

Northam announced Monday that he anticipated easing some restrictions by May 15, allowing hair salons, gyms, restaurants and other nonessential businesses to reopen with social distancing and hygiene measures in place.

Shaw’s Tavern announced today that it would reopen for limited breakfast, lunch and brunch service while it waits for its liquor license.