Get your solar eclipse glasses ready - Monday, April 8, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 08, 2024 [Web version](   [What to know ahead of Monday's solar eclipse in the DC area]( The D.C. region isn't in the solar eclipse's path of totality, but people across the area can still see the extraterrestrial event. WTOP has it covered. [READ MORE](   [Astronomers hopeful big scientific breakthroughs could come during total solar eclipse]( “It's so amazingly beautiful during totality, when you can see the beautiful atmosphere of the sun. And you're just like, ‘How? How is this happening?'” [READ MORE](   EVENT [WTOP's Energy Strategy Series 2024 | Register now]( Launching on Earth Day, this exclusive series on WTOP.com will bring together government and industry experts to share initiatives and insights about efforts to transform the nation's energy infrastructure. Register now!   [Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore's Key bridge]( The removal of the containers from the deck of the Dali would continue this week as weather permits. It is an important step toward the full reopening of the Port of Baltimore. [READ MORE](   [After tenant complaints, DC landlord pays $1 million settlement to improve affordable housing complex]( Under the agreement, the building owner Mayfair Mansions, a 410-unit affordable housing complex on Hayes Street NE, will fix all violations and upgrade security at the property. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by American Financial Services Association [Consumer financial market, federal oversight and reform]( Bill Himpler, president and CEO of the American Financial Services Association weighs in on how financial institutions and consumers can navigate a variety of regulatory issues and guidelines that go well beyond pulling out your credit card.   [Inside Georgetown's new cat cafe, Mèo Maison]( Fans of fluff, rejoice! D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood has a brand new cat cafe, called Mèo Maison, which partners with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to host cats who are deemed ready to be adopted. [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co.'s ‘New Digz' offer a more sustainable way to sell, buy clothes]( "Consigning, recycling, sustainability...it's always been a good thing for the environment." A local business owner wants you to think before you throw out that used dress or shirt. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [EIS Contract Guide 2024 | Download now]( As agencies finish moving off Networx, WITS 3 and a host of local telecom contracts, they can use the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions IDIQ for its originally intended purpose: to tackle modernization.   [New study examines mistreatment during childbirth]( More than one in eight new mothers told researchers that while giving birth in 2020, they experienced mistreatment by health care clinicians in some form, according to a report. [READ MORE](   [PHOTOS: Runners take on the 51st annual Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race in DC]( Though the race is a D.C. spring tradition, thousands of runners came from around the world to participate. It also raises money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. [READ MORE](   Event [Federal News Network's CX Exchange 2024 | Register now]( How are agencies elevating the total experience, both for the public and for federal employees? Find out during our exclusive event April 23 and 24.   [Nationals Notebook: Nats can't hide but they can run]( WTOP's Dave Preston reviews the latest from the Washington Nationals. The Nats entered the year lacking home run hitters and now have to scratch and claw their way to scoring so far this season. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE is a sedan with good space and great gas efficient]( The Toyota Camry is still a big seller with space and a friendly price despite a shrinking mid-size sedan market in favor of crossovers and SUVs. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Heartworm disease: Protecting your pet’s heart]( April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about this disease and take steps to protect your pets.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](