When will Baltimore port workers receive economic relief? - Friday, April 12, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 12, 2024 [Web version](   [Baltimore port workers ‘nervous' as more than 2,000 remain out of work]( There's not much work left to do for thousands of port workers in Baltimore as the main shipping channel has now been blocked for more than two weeks due to the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. [READ MORE](   [Local officials want you to catch and eat these large, tasty and abundant fish]( Blue catfish grow to large sizes, are tasty to eat and can be easily caught in the majority of Maryland's rivers - the problem is they're considered invasive, locally, and are a threat to other native fish and aquatic life. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heartworm Disease in Pets: Spotting the silent threat]( Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats and ferrets, cause the serious and potentially fatal condition known as heartworm disease.   [DC's plans to redesign Connecticut Avenue won't include bike lanes]( At a council hearing Thursday, D.C.'s Department of Transportation acting director Sharon Kershbaum said changes to the busy road won't include bike lanes. [READ MORE](   [‘They saved my life': Montgomery Co. police sergeant who lost legs in hit-and-run helps honor officers at awards ceremony]( Dozens of Montgomery County police officers were honored for lifesaving and heroic acts, among them a group that raced to help a fellow officer as they attempted to stop a speeding driver in October. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Akamai [DoD Cloud Exchange: How can the department streamline cloud operations at scale?]( By leaning into managed services to help identify and proliferate common services across apps, DoD can reduce the complexity of scaling up cloud use, explains Akamai Defense's Robert Gordon.   [DC surgeons 1st to use 3D-printed upper spine replicas for faster, more accurate surgeries]( Earlier this year, surgeons at D.C.'s MedStar Washington Hospital Center became the first to use a new technology and tool: an exact replica of a patient's upper spine. [READ MORE](   [DC overdose deaths soar to record high as fentanyl has ‘taken over the drug supply']( Opioid overdose deaths have been trending upward in the nation's capital for years, and a new report from the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shows they hit a record high last year. [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!   [Petal Porches: DC's unique cherry blossom yard-decorating tradition]( Petal Porches is a relatively new tradition that has allowed residents of the D.C. region to be able to celebrate the beloved blossoms from their front porch - even past peak bloom. [READ MORE](   [Medium Rare opening new restaurant in Maryland - and 1 lucky customer will get unlimited steak and fries for life]( Medium Rare, whose signature dish is steak frites with secret sauce, opens its newest restaurant in Columbia across from Merriweather Post Pavilion. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [Take a use case-driven approach to artificial intelligence]( The most promising applications of artificial intelligence let people do more analytical and strategic work.   [Questions about C&O Canal boat tours after Park Service terminates agreement with nonprofit]( There are lingering questions about the future of Georgetown's C&O canal boat tours, after the National Park Service announced it's ending its philanthropic agreement with nonprofit Georgetown Heritage. [READ MORE](   [Grant money available for small businesses on two changing Prince George's Co. corridors]( On Monday, the Greater Washington Community Foundation will begin accepting applications from small businesses for grants up to $20,000. [READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [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.   [Montgomery Co. is hiring young undercover volunteers to help stop illegal alcohol sales]( "We often hear terms like, ‘This is a sting, y'all are setting us up!'" Alcohol Beverage Services manager Joseph Cannon said. "No, it is a compliance check. We would love to have 100% compliance." [READ MORE](   [Toyota's newest Highlander is Grand - terribly grand]( The Grand Highlander that WTOP's John Aaron drove, with the top-of-the-line Hybrid MAX powertrain, boasted 362 horsepower, thanks to the efforts of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic [Matt About Town x Make-A-Wish: How a Pasadena, Md. teen's battle against leukemia brought the US soccer community together]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax met 13-year-old Leanna from Pasadena, Maryland. 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