Who is the 'Duke' in Duke's Grocery? - Friday, July 12, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 12, 2024 [Web version](   [The original Duke's Grocery has reopened. What's with that name?]( Duke's Grocery has reopened its original location in Dupont Circle after a 16-month-long renovation, one that took twice as long as expected, in part due to the age and state of the row house it occupies at 1513 17th Street, NW. [READ MORE](   [How DC turns empty office buildings into apartments]( There has been more empty office space in downtown D.C. ever since the pandemic hit, and the city is now turning some of those unused properties into new apartment buildings. [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.   [DC Council holds roundtable on moped ‘accountability' bill]( Peppered with complaints about the way some operators of motor scooters or mopeds drive on D.C. roadways, the D.C. Council is considering a bill that aims to limit those problematic behaviors. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co.'s new superintendent earning $360K in salary]( As the leader of Maryland's largest school district, newly appointed Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor is earning an annual salary of $360,000. That's $40,000 more than that of his predecessor, Monifa McKnight. [READ MORE](   Insight by Red Hat [Cloud Exchange: Evolving infrastructure based on mission need, speed]( “When we think about the demand cycles that agencies may have … it can make a lot of sense to not own all of that iron inside of your data center,” says Red Hat's Adam Clater. It's why agencies increasingly rely on CSPs to meet infrastructure needs.   [Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton has her voice back, and she's ready to talk]( Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton tells WTOP about her new voice, that just so happens to be her old voice, thanks to software company ElevenLabs. [READ MORE](   [DC has to turn over transportation plan for students with disabilities, judge says]( D.C. has to turn over its transportation plan for students with disabilities this fall, a District Court judge said Thursday. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY PALO ALTO NETWORKS [Cloud Exchange: Scaling security in the cloud]( Cybersecurity operations in the cloud require agencies to be “a lot more intentional” about scaling their security alongside their cloud operations, explains Eden Tesfay of Palo Alto Networks.   [Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens]( A new study linked lack of sleep to high blood pressure in children and teens. So how can parents make sure their kids are getting enough sleep to stay healthy? [READ MORE](   [Desperately needed rain hits DC area. Weekend sees return of scorching temps]( The weekend could bring a bit of a weather roller coaster in the D.C. area, which includes showers on Friday and a return to sweltering temperatures. [READ MORE](   Insight by Maximus [How customer experience can transform the Defense Department]( Integration of all data elements about each user, combined with integrated systems and processes are all required for digital transformation.   [DC's Rodent Control Academy has tips for managing infestations]( D.C. Health's two-day Rodent Control Academy teaches participants how rodents behave and best practices for managing them. [READ MORE](   [WATCH: First look at what rail cars on the Purple Line will actually look like]( Maryland transportation officials gave a sneak peek of what commuters can look forward to when the much-awaited Purple Line finally opens. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY SPLUNK [Cloud Exchange: How to map out your modernization journey]( There's a lot that goes in to plotting and scaling cloud capabilities - from identifying those “snowflake” systems that aren't going to make the shift to enriching data for advanced operational uses, shares Splunk's Jon “JG” Gines.   [Maryland vs. Virginia: Which state ranks No. 1 on ‘Best States for Business' list - and which ranks No. 31?]( CNBC's 2024 rankings of Best States for Business puts Virginia at the top of the list for the third time in five years, and a record sixth time since CNBC began its rankings in 2007. [READ MORE](   [Traveling this summer? What to know about anti-tourism protests]( The sight of tourists being sprayed with water in Barcelona, Spain was unsettling for people preparing for a vacation, but CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg says last Saturday's demonstration is just the latest international demonstration against mass tourism. [READ MORE](   [NSO presents ‘Star Wars' movie concert at Wolf Trap]( This Saturday night, the NSO dazzles Wolf Trap with "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope," George Lucas' original brainchild that brought us iconic characters. [READ MORE](   Insight by Wiz [Cloud Exchange: Why the reimagining of cyber in the cloud must continue]( Former White House official Mitch Herckis says agencies are in the midst of a “culture change” when it comes to cybersecurity. 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