‘Fought for his life’ - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 16, 2024 [Web version](   [How a construction worker was able to survive Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse]( Attorneys for Julio Cervantes and families of two of the workers who died in the Baltimore bridge collapse are taking legal action against the owner of the Dali container ship. [READ MORE](   [DC and Maryland top the nation in vehicle theft increases]( In 2023, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen across the country. The District and Maryland each saw a drastic rise in thefts when compared to the previous year, with theft percentage increases of over 60%. [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!   [What's open, closed in the District on DC Emancipation Day?]( D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said while some services may be affected on Tuesday, “many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.” [READ MORE](   [‘We are devastated': 2 young brothers die days after Fairfax Co. house fire]( Last Wednesday, a house fire in Clifton sent five people to the hospital, including 3-year-old Zachariah Brice and 6-year-old William Brice. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said the cause of the fire is still being investigated. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks [DoD Cloud Exchange: Why securing cloud applications demands shifting cyber left]( Integrating security into application development is more important than ever given the velocity of cloud applications, so cyber needs to be introduced during dev, explains Palo Alto Network's David Kubicki.   [15 homes destroyed by fires in Bowie over last 3 weeks - now residents come together to help]( "We really want to be supportive as a community." The city is collecting physical gift cards that people can drop off at the City Hall before a reception for the affected families. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: This 14-year-old's marine biology dream comes true with help from Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax spoke with 14-year-old Emma, who loves all things related to marine life and is determined to live her life and thrive through her epilepsy. [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.   [Nonprofits and associations are the bright spot in DC's sputtering office market]( “They are really like the loyal soldiers of the office market.” Nonprofits are the third-largest source of leasing demand in D.C., behind the federal government and law firms. [READ MORE](   [‘Heartbreaking': DC neighbors devastated, fed up with gun violence after drive-by shooting death of 15-year-old girl]( A 15-year-old girl was killed Sunday night when D.C. police say suspects inside a vehicle fired shots at a group of people outside a Southeast apartment building. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Slack [DoD Cloud Exchange: Powering collaboration hinges on meeting people where they communicate]( “Bring tasks they need to do to them, and allow them to quickly act on them. You're going to be faster, you're going to save money, and, ultimately, they're going to be happier and more productive,” points out Slack's Rob Seaman.   [Hundreds pass this Prince George's Co. hospital every day for treatment elsewhere. Someday they may not have to]( With big plans for a brand-new facility a couple of miles up Route 210, the hope is that eventually more Prince George's County residents won't have to travel outside the county for health care. [READ MORE](   [Tips from a pro on getting a jump on spring cleaning]( Spring is here, and while the season can come with many enjoyable activities, there is one thing most of us do every year that is far from a beloved pastime: spring cleaning. [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.   [Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by Indiana, Mystics pick UConn's Aaliyah Edwards]( The former Iowa star, a household name among basketball fans during her college career, will try to help revive the Fever. Meanwhile, the Mystics prepare for life without Elena Delle Donne. [READ MORE](   [Library of Congress adds The Chicks, Green Day, Notorious B.I.G. to National Recording Registry]( The Library of Congress named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation's recorded sound heritage. 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