Prepare for peak allergy season - Monday, April 15, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 15, 2024 [Web version](   [Sneezing, coughing, watery red eyes: Tips on getting ahead of seasonal allergies from a DC-area doctor]( “Simple things like wearing glasses or sunglasses can keep pollen out of your eyes. If you are doing yard work, ... you'd want to wear a face mask.” [READ MORE](   [PHOTOS: DC celebrates Emancipation Day]( Tuesday will mark 162 years since the D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 freed thousands of enslaved people in the District. The city commemorated the milestone with a parade and other events. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [Herndon police officer shoots man armed with knife after he stabbed wife and family's dog, authorities say]( Both the woman and her husband were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following the incident. The canine was taken to an emergency veterinarian. [READ MORE](   [‘I don't take it for granted': DC native Rajah Caruth makes his mark in NASCAR's Truck Series]( Rajah Caruth is not your average 21-year-old. The D.C. native recently became the third Black driver to win any NASCAR race with his victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Lumen and AT&T [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. Our exclusive guide can help - check it out now!   [DC family cashes in on great-grandfather's real estate advice]( "Real estate is a long game." Patrick and Christine Campbell are the new owners of the Keystone Inn, the only Black-owned bed-and-breakfast in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. [READ MORE](   [EBeauty wig exchange provides confidence for cancer patients]( The mission continues for breast cancer survivor and D.C. native Carolyn Keller, founder of EBeauty Community, which provides free wigs to cancer patients. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Keeping ahead of cyberthreats while implementing zero trust]( In an exclusive new ebook, discover how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, HHS and Akamai are tackling zero trust. Also, learn how cyber research builds on zero trust at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. | Download now   [Do you know the symptoms of esophageal cancer?]( This year, more than 22,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer and more than 16,000 will lose their battle with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. [READ MORE](   [Nationals Notebook: Wild ones out west]( The Nationals were so close to taking back-to-back series by the Bay. Can they now succeed in LA? WTOP's Dave Preston breaks it down. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Qlik [DoD Cloud Exchange: Next up? Unifying the department's cloud enterprise]( To take full advantage of cloud, there needs to be a cultural shift at DoD “around how they are going to bring all of those people that manage these platforms together,” advises Qlik's Andrew Churchill.   [‘Everybody Loves Raymond,' ‘Somebody Feed Phil' creator gives DC's Warner Theatre a taste of comedy]( "People ask me, 'What do you do in the live show?' and what I want to tell them is, 'The lights go down, I come on stage, I eat a sandwich, and then I leave.'" [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Range Rover LWB has more space for people and cargo with loads of luxury at a big price]( Ever wanted a Range Rover, but it didn't fit the family? The Range Rover LWB now has space for people and cargo while offering loads of luxury. [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.](