14 supercool DC-area ice cream spots - Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 06, 2024 [Web version](   [Craving a unique frozen treat? Here's the scoop on 14 supercool DC-area ice cream spots]( It can be a rocky road to finding an ice cream treat or flavor that has yet to delight your summertime taste buds. Here's the scoop on 14 D.C.-area shops. [READ MORE](   [Triple-digit heat index to continue in DC area through Fourth of July weekend]( You might want to find a pool or some air-conditioning to enjoy this weekend as the heat index in the D.C. area is expected to be in the 100s again. [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.   [Investigators say discarded illegal fireworks likely caused two house fires in Montgomery Co.]( “Some people had discharged some of these fireworks earlier in the day, discarded them, left them, and they smoldered and erupted into flames later,” said Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. [READ MORE](   [Arlington, DC are ‘most vulnerable cities in the US': Boil water advisory points out lack of backup supply]( This week's extensive, and brief boil water advisory for all of D.C. and most of Arlington, Virginia, demonstrated a major vulnerability in the national capital region's drinking water supply. [READ MORE](   Insight by FEBA [Planning for federal retirement? Here's how, and when, to get your documents in order]( Applying for federal retirement is a complex process. Here's a breakdown of what paperwork you need, when you need it, and what comes next.   [DC's employment agency violated its own policy in paying overtime]( The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services violated its own overtime policy by paying employees for OT that wasn't authorized, according to a report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor. [READ MORE](   [Va. senator reportedly organizing group to ask Biden to leave presidential race]( Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is reportedly trying to get a group of fellow Democratic senators to meet with President Joe Biden and urge him to get out of the race for the White House. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MERCER [Navigating the future of healthcare: Transformation, measurement and integration]( Join moderator Jason Miller, and government and industry leaders as they discuss the evolution of healthcare, current trends and goals for the future. Register now!   [EXCLUSIVE: What Maryland drivers need to know about the big hike in car registration fees]( Chrissy Nizer, the head of Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration, joined WTOP to explain new vehicle registration fees. [READ MORE](   [Cracking down on illegal, out-of-control parties in Montgomery County]( “Some of these houses have been repeat offenders. They know they're violating, and those are the houses that obviously we're focused a lot on moving forward,” said Earl Stoddard, the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Montgomery County. [READ MORE](   Insight by GEHA [Federal News Network Retirement Guide | Download now]( Soon-to-retire feds, are you ready for your post-work life? We've created a primer of all the must-know info. Download our exclusive Retirement Guide, brought to you by GEHA!   [Screen time in summer: Why limiting your child's screen time could be the best thing for their health]( In summer, and especially on holiday weekends like this one, kids have more time to spend on screens. But doctors say this can lead to mental and physical problems. [READ MORE](   [A ‘fully immersive opportunity to get to know someone different from you' in DC]( A group of people with Down syndrome and their peers are enjoying an extra long weekend of fun and friendship in the District. 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