Afternoon Buzz: The pandemic rocked this small hospital in a mostly Black suburb. Now it’s trying to grow.

Storms, some severe, along Interstate 81, about an hour from D.C.'s western suburbs; For two days, D.C. and Maryland reported no covid deaths; Norton wants a memorial for enslaved Africans who may have arrived at the Georgetown port; A Virginia high schooler sued her district over sexual assault. It could open doors for other survivors, experts say.; Kyle Schwarber's power surge is a bit of a mystery, and that's fine with the Nationals; A fish story: When the pandemic closed this Maryland school, he saved the trout; Lawsuit contends Black man shot and killed by Virginia Beach police posed no threat; Jon Baron, former nonprofit executive, enters Maryland governor's race; How actress Regina Aquino would spend a perfect day in D.C.; Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Centreville, Va., lists just under $250,000 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Local news you don't want to miss.     (Ricky Carioti/The Post) The pandemic rocked this small hospital in a mostly Black suburb. Now it's trying to grow. Battered by the pandemic, as was the mostly Black community it serves, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center is facing its next battle: adding beds and drawing new doctors to help bridge longstanding health disparities. By Rachel Chason ●  Read more »   Storms, some severe, along Interstate 81, about an hour from D.C.'s western suburbs Torrential rain, frequent lightning and damaging winds are possible hazards. By Jeff Halverson, Ian Livingston and Jason Samenow ●  Read more »   For two days, D.C. and Maryland reported no covid deaths Public health officials say the numbers are good news, but health risks for the unvaccinated remain. By Rebecca Tan, Michael Brice-Saddler and Jenna Portnoy ●  Read more »   Norton wants a memorial for enslaved Africans who may have arrived at the Georgetown port As the nation celebrates Juneteenth, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) has introduced a bill to establish a federal memorial on the Georgetown waterfront commemorating the unknown number of kidnapped Africans believed to have arrived there. By Meagan Flynn ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A Virginia high schooler sued her district over sexual assault. It could open doors for other survivors, experts say. A June 16 decision makes room for a new trial in her case. Read more »   Kyle Schwarber's power surge is a bit of a mystery, and that's fine with the Nationals Washington's outfielder has hit a home run in more than a fifth of his plate appearances since moving to the lead-off spot on June 8. By Jesse Dougherty ●  Read more »   A fish story: When the pandemic closed this Maryland school, he saved the trout An after-school club at Westbrook Elementary raised rainbow trout. Then covid struck. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Lawsuit contends Black man shot and killed by Virginia Beach police posed no threat The account contradicts that of police, who said officers told them Donovon Lynch was brandishing a gun. By Justin Jouvenal ●  Read more »   Jon Baron, former nonprofit executive, enters Maryland governor's race The Montgomery County resident said he will focus on "evidence-based" practices. By Rachel Chason ●  Read more »   How actress Regina Aquino would spend a perfect day in D.C. The Arlington resident is starring in Round House's filmed production of the rock music-infused play 'We're Gonna Die.' By Thomas Floyd ●  Read more »   Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Centreville, Va., lists just under $250,000 AFFORDABLE HOME OF THE WEEK | Built in 1987, this 968-square-foot unit includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen. By Michele Lerner ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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