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TOP NEWS | April 13, 2024 [Web version](   [Federal grant seeks to address flooding problem in northern Virginia]( "This is the first time we've ever had this kind of specific federal funding to make sure that our infrastructure is better able to survive the threats that it faces," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told WTOP. [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co. passed new restrictions on cannabis dispensaries - but how long will it last?]( The Prince George's County Council passed new restrictions aimed at limiting where cannabis dispensaries can operate. But one state lawmakers from a neighboring jurisdiction is ripping the new ordinance, and the council that passed it. [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.   [Monday's tax day. Here's what last-minute filers should keep in mind]( Millions of Americans are planning on asking Uncle Sam for extra time to file their taxes. The IRS estimates about 19 million taxpayers will take that option. [READ MORE](   [Election 2024 voters say they ‘won't vote for anyone in the presidential race']( Even though the number of voters will be at record high this November, a larger number of voters polled said they plan to skip the presidential portion of the ballot. [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 failed to offer access to education to incarcerated students with disabilities, lawsuit claims]( D.C. is accused of denying at least two students with disabilities access to schooling that they're entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [READ MORE](   [How a Fairfax Co. school is making going to prom affordable for students across the DC region]( Teacher Miranda Schick and Centreville High School students' run the Prom Dress Shop which offers plenty of choices, with the chance to take home a dress for free. [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!   [‘Some-bunny' have room for a rabbit? Loudoun Co. animal shelter looking to home over 40 new ones]( Loudoun County's animal services is looking for homes for a herd of rabbits after receiving a record number of them last week. [READ MORE](   [DC paramedics perform 1st lifesaving blood transfusion in the field]( Paramedics performed the first blood transfusion in the field, saving the life of a man who was shot in Northeast, according to DC Fire and EMS. He was then taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. [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.   [Police divers at Baltimore bridge collapse struggle with ‘zero visibility' underwater]( Police divers continue to investigate the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge - even though visibility in the water is extremely poor. [READ MORE](   [Emancipation Day celebration brings music, food, fireworks to DC]( President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in D.C. 162 years ago. His signature freed some 3,100 people in the District. And while it's technically celebrated on April 16, D.C. is doing it a little earlier this year: Sunday. [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.   [‘Best sandwich' winner Isaac's Poultry Market to open 2nd Maryland location]( Isaac's Poultry Market, the year-old, chicken-focused restaurant that won the Restaurant Association of Maryland's "best sandwich" award has signed a lease for a second location. [READ MORE](   [Why oatmeal, cereal dries like cement on your bowl]( A University of Maryland assistant professor explains why any remnants of cereal dry up like cement and what can be done about it. [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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