"The Marriotts came through in a major way!” - Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 01, 2024 [Web version](   [Historic Black church gets $1M gift ahead of Juneteenth celebration]( A historic Black community in Maryland is planning its biggest Juneteenth celebration to date after receiving a donation of $1 million from the Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. [READ MORE](   [New Alexandria fire chief is first Latino to serve in that position]( Felipe Hernandez Jr. has been appointed as the new fire and emergency medical services chief for the City of Alexandria, and he is making history as the first Latino to serve in that position. [READ MORE](   EVENT [Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange 2024 | Register now]( Are civilian agencies across the government cloud-smart? How are they taking advantage of cloud to deliver digital services and improve mission deliverables? Find out during our exclusive event June 25 and 26.   [Meet the candidates: DC's primary election headlined by several contested council races]( D.C. will have at least one new council member following this election cycle, and there are several other contested council races. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [GOP calls for NY prosecutors from Trump trial to testify before Congress]( House Republicans fired off letters to New York prosecutors involved in the hush money trial of former President Trump the day after he was convicted on 34 felony counts, calling on them to testify before Congress. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America [Modern agriculture celebrated on National Mall with stunning display of innovative farming equipment]( Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building, combines, tractors and other large-scale agricultural tools took center stage at an event showing off innovative technology that can help farmers do their jobs in a more efficient and sustainable way.   [National Asian Heritage Festival to shut down some DC streets Saturday]( The 2024 National Asian Heritage Festival in D.C. will bring about parking restrictions and street closures in the city that drivers should take into consideration Saturday, D.C. police said. [READ MORE](   [‘World famous' Northern Virginia trail celebrates 50th anniversary]( The Washington and Old Dominion Trail, or W&OD Trail, runs 45 miles from Purcellville in Loudon County to Arlington County and turns 50 in September. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Research shows no connection between asthma and gas stoves]( A study funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in the Lancet medical journal in February found no association between heating and cooking with natural gas stoves and asthma in children or adults.   [Historical marker in Wheaton honors Elsie and Romeo Horad. Theirs is one of many ‘untold stories']( On Thursday, the Montgomery County Planning Department unveiled a new historic marker at Wheaton Veterans Park honoring civil rights leaders Elsie S. Horad and Romeo W. Horad, Sr. [READ MORE](   [‘I have no idea what I'll do': Montgomery Co. schools plans to shut down virtual learning program]( Montgomery County Public Schools announced Thursday that it would be doing away with its virtual learning program, citing "budget constraints" ahead of a June 11 school board meeting. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [When and why you should get screened for prostate cancer]( Like any cancer, early detection is critical to beating the disease. But when should you get screened? Dr. Jonathan Hwang, a urologic oncologist at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center explains further.   [UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students]( The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday. [READ MORE](   [House Oversight Committee launches investigation into how Metro treats inspectors general]( A House panel will probe how Metro treats its inspectors general following the last two departures. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [“We are the GW Hospital Neurosurgery family”]( Your neurological health affects your life and well-being in very important ways. The Neurosciences Institute at GW Hospital understands. That's why we offer comprehensive neurology and neurosurgery services to help patients enjoy better lives.   [Arlington County's wrecking ball is headed for Key Bridge Marriott]( Arlington County in Virginia intends to raze the Key Bridge Marriott building if the property's current owner does not address issues outlined in a new Notice of Violation. [READ MORE](   [Maryland wants your ideas on how to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge]( How should Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge be rebuilt? Well, Maryland is trying to figure that out - and the state is inviting design-build teams to submit proposals. [READ MORE](   [DC bakery famous for panda-pops delighted as beloved bears return to National Zoo]( Across the street from the main entrance of the Smithsonian's National Zoo, "Baked by Yael" has fed hungry tourists sweet treats for over 10 years. - including its famous Panda-Pops. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by I-66 Express Mobility Partners [Private investment, public benefits: Celebrating the success of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway project]( The 66 Express is fulfilling its promise to move more people, goods, and services more efficiently along the busy I-66 corridor, while providing new travel options for all.   PARTNERSHIP [Let the games begin! 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