'A tornado outbreak' hit the DC region - Friday, June 7, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 07, 2024 [Web version](   [NWS confirms 7 tornadoes from Wednesday's storms that blew through DC region]( Survey teams toured the D.C. region, determining the number of tornadoes that touched down, their strength and their exact path. Meanwhile, residents share their experiences when the twisters touched down. [READ MORE](   [Suspected World War I-era chemical munitions found on American U. campus]( The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tells WTOP that 19 full or partial World War I-era munitions were found on the campus of American University, which once served as a chemical weapons testing and disposal site. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Left turn wait times, pedestrian safety are biggest concerns in Fairfax Co. study to improve Route 29]( As Fairfax County continues to consider improvements to a busy stretch of Route 29, community members say they'd like to see upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists and shorter wait times to make turns. [READ MORE](   [Major traffic shift on Capital Beltway near Tysons starts this weekend]( Starting Friday night, be prepared for commute changes as crews shift traffic onto a new Interstate 495 North bridge over the eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) ramp. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IQVIA [No perfect solution: How to embrace ‘fit-for-use' in data modernization]( The possibility of what they don't know can paralyze public health agencies when making decisions. Instead, they should focus on actionable, timely data.   [Tips for finding damage to your home after severe weather]( Several homes suffered severe damage from Wednesday's storms. A local home inspector gave homeowners recommendations on what to look for when surveying the damage around their property. [READ MORE](   [A new nightlife option coming to Prince George's Co.]( The Prince George's County Council voted to legalize cigar lounges, which are higher-end establishments that sell expensive cigars and finer types of alcohol. The law will take effect later in July. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CDM's ever-evolving role in civilian cyber]( CISA continues to expand its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program capabilities to become the tool of first resort for both proactive risk management and also incident response and coordination. Learn more in our new ebook!   [Hundreds of DC kids get new wheels for graduating bike safety school]( While the D.C. Public Schools bike riding program has been around for nearly a decade, this year marks the first time graduating kids got their own cycling gear to take home. [READ MORE](   [Chennedy Carter and rookie Angel Reese lead the Sky past the Mystics 79-71]( Chicago handed Washington its 10th straight loss, tied for the fourth longest skid to start a season in WNBA history. Baltimore native and Sky rookie Angel Reese scored 16 points. [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.   [2-time Tony Award winner puts on a happy face in ‘Bye Bye Birdie' at Kennedy Center]( Christian Borle stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Kennedy Center from June 7 to 15 as part of its Broadway Center Stage series that's not part of a tour and only playing in D.C. [READ MORE](   [The final episode for Marylander Pat Sajak as ‘Wheel of Fortune' host is almost here]( The Severna Park resident said he would retire from his hosting duties at the end of the show's 41st season, with Ryan Seacrest set to succeed him. His last episode will air on Friday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Canon [How to manage the digital records deadline]( June 30th deadline approaches, when NARA will only accept digitized documents. Agencies must deal with the largest volume known as modern textual records.   PARTNERSHIP [Let the games begin! The 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle is back]( Get ready for the BBQ Summer Games XXXII - June 22 - 23 on historic Pennsylvania Avenue   [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.](