1st brewery in Prince George's Co. is back - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 04, 2024 [Web version](   [Mother and daughter bring back Md. beer before you knew it was gone]( The first beer brewed in Prince George's County since prohibition is back, though you might not have even known it was gone. [READ MORE](   [First legal DC marijuana patio to open ‘any day now']( While possessing marijuana is legal in D.C., smoking the drug in public is still not allowed. That is changing, however. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Energy Strategy Series: Setting energy policies that can help drive cleaner, greener future]( We talk with Virginia Sen. Scott Surovell, majority leader, and also Washington Gas' Jim Steffes to get a perspective on the energy challenges facing our area and what's being done to help drive down carbon emissions.   [‘Mayor Bowser, you're being disrespectful': Parents and child care workers rally in DC]( Several hundred child care workers and parents spoke out at a D.C. rally Friday against proposed cuts in Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2025 budget. [READ MORE](   [GOP lawmaker: University presidents ‘are just wimps']( Congressional Republicans said many university administrators have been weak and inconsistent in their response to protests on college campuses. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Granicus [Deepening relationships: How agencies are delivering on customer experience]( Incremental changes to CX can help agencies reach a more human-centered, personalized approach in their interactions with the public.   [Dreary Saturday leads into cooler, cloudier week with increasing chance of thunderstorms]( On-and-off showers will soak the D.C. region Saturday, before turning heavy in the evening. Rainy weather will stick around Sunday and through next week. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. horseback riding center announces closure in July]( The Potomac Horse Center Community in Montgomery County is closing its doors for good after decades of teaching Maryland kids how to ride horses. [READ MORE](   PARTNERSHIP [May We Say Thank You 2024]( Join Federal News Network and NARFE in thanking the dedicated federal employees and contractors who work tirelessly day in and day out in their efforts to serve our communities.   [Prince George's Co. school system holds first-ever LGBTQ+ summit this weekend]( Prince George's County Public Schools is holding its inaugural Pride Summit, offering a list of sessions and workshops for students, staff and parents of LGBTQ+ students. [READ MORE](   [DC Veg Restaurant Week showcases flavorful, plant-based specials, discounts … and more]( D.C. Veg Restaurant Week, which celebrates plant-based food in the D.C. area, will feature approximately 25 participating restaurants with specials and discounts. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America [Energy Strategy Series: DC Public Works, DC Water drive toward clean energy with biodiesel]( All-electric, heavy-duty vehicles are not yet viable, but discover how two D.C. city agencies are reducing carbon emissions by adapting trucks in their heavy-duty fleets to biodiesel.   [‘It happens to real people like me': Montgomery Co. Health Officer on her experience with Bell's palsy]( Montgomery County's Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis speaks on her experience after realizing she had Bell's palsy. [READ MORE](   [Washington Spirit's Aubrey Kingsbury trades goalkeeping gloves for baking mitts during offseason internship]( Instead of focusing on defending her goal net, the Spirit captain cracked some eggs and learned multiple recipes, including the bakery's most popular item, dark chocolate orange scones. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Want to try transit? Fairfax Co. program offers local employees free $50 SmarTrip card]( The SmartBenefits Plu$50 program in Fairfax County, Va., presents an opportunity for local employers to enhance employee benefits while contributing to sustainability and transportation initiatives.   [Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials around DC]( Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, and there are plenty of opportunities to join in the festivities across the D.C. area. The holiday is a perfect excuse to enjoy specials on margaritas, tacos and more. [READ MORE](   [Get ready for Eta Aquariids, one of 2024's best meteor showers]( Although the DMV will likely be clouded out on the predicted peak of highest meteor activity on May 5 and 6, the Subaru Observatory in Hawaii is currently providing access to a livestream of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower. 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