U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) talks about paid sick leave and federal employees teleworking. Plus, Maryland Senate Majority Leader Nancy King (D-Montgomery County) reflects on what passed — and what didn't pass — during the shortened legislative session.

What challenges are low-income families, the elderly and disabled people facing during the coronavirus pandemic?

As the region grapples with a public health emergency, what is being done to help the most vulnerable?

As schools close their doors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we take a look at what "distance learning" looks like — from kindergarten through college — and answer the question: What does it take to keep education alive during a pandemic?

More than a hundred cases of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — have now been confirmed in the Washington region. What questions do you have about the virus and how to stay safe?

Without customers, there's no payroll ... and nowhere else to find work.

The 2020 U.S. Census has begun. Why is it so important — and why does it happen every 10 years?

As music and arts programs become less of a priority, students look to outside organizations for performance opportunities

Dozens of local bus lines may be consolidated or eliminated. How did we get here and is there an alternative?

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine talks about a long-fought lawsuit against an outdoor advertising company with ties to Jack Evans. And we hear from Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) to hear what it's like under self-quarantine.

The first cases of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — have been reported in the Washington region. So how do we prepare for the spread of the virus and protect those who are most vulnerable? A panel of medical experts and government officials weighs in.

The United States Marine Corps is only 7% women. Master Sgt. Stacie Crowther didn't let that stand in her way.

The District has issued over $1 billion in parking and traffic tickets over last 3 years. AAA calls the practice "predatory."

With a spike in gun-related homicides, and a recent spate of young victims, we hear from those committed to keeping kids resilient in the midst of violence and loss.

D.C. is on track to have just as many homicides this year as in 2019. And most of the homicides are shootings. What do local police, lawmakers and community members see as the solutions to the spike in gun violence?

Why do environmentalists hate plastic so much?