Is your neighborhood really hot? Maybe it's a 'heat island' - Thursday, July 18, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 18, 2024 [Web version](   [Why some DC-area neighborhoods feel hotter than those around them]( The urban heat island effect is commonly associated with cities, but it can be found across the suburbs in areas that are getting developed. [READ MORE](   [DC police chief marks one year on the job by highlighting dropping crime rate]( "I think what we're seeing is a combination of a lot of different things." WTOP spoke with police Chief Pamela Smith, who's marking her first year by touting crime data showing significant drops this year. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [Why breast density is important in assessing cancer risk]( Dr. Brooke Wolvin, a diagnostic radiologist with MedStar Health explains how breast density can increase your risk for breast cancer.   [Arlington expected to ask for millions in grant money to address dangerous roads]( Arlington is planning to ask the state of Virginia for as much as $85 million in grant funding for three traffic projects aimed at making roads safer. [READ MORE](   [From a fighter to a boxer: Md.'s Jahmal Harvey hopes to ‘seize the moment' at Paris Olympics]( Prince George's County boxer Jahmal Harvey is gearing up to compete in the Olympics after winning gold at the 2023 Pan American Games to punch his ticket to Paris. [READ MORE](   Insight by Maximus [Cloud Exchange: How FinOps can help manage cloud costs, not stymie innovation]( Using a financial operations approach, developers, program managers and financial people can all work off the same knowledge set in expanding and maintaining cloud presence, explains Maximus' Frank Reyes.   [JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt]( Speaking to a packed arena at the Republican National Convention, the Ohio senator cast himself as a fighter for the working class, appealing to the Rust Belt voters who helped drive Donald Trump's surprise 2016 victory. [READ MORE](   [GW study finds CBD may help prevent skin damage from the sun]( “We have some great evidence that, when delivered in a meaningful way, cannabidiol can have an important impact on skin health,” Dr. Adam Friedman told WTOP. [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!   [Matt About Town: Get up close and personal with bugs of the DC area, thanks to an award-winning photographer]( Benjamin Salb of Gaithersburg is making a name for himself by pioneering a new photo technique, which he uses to capture bugs in his neighborhood. [READ MORE](   [Big blossoms in peak bloom in DC at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens' Lotus Festival]( A three-day celebration of D.C.'s other famous flowers -- the lotuses and waterlilies that dot the 700 acres of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens -- kicks off on Friday. [READ MORE](   Insight by Synack [Best practices in secure software development | Download now]( To ensure security across the software development lifecycle, from coding through sustainment, agencies are embracing continuous integration, continuous delivery environments. Discover how agencies ensure end-to-end security of software development.   [How to prevent porch pirates from running off with your Amazon Prime day booty]( Ordering a new TV, iPad or Dyson vacuum on the final day of the sales event? D.C.'s police department is offering tips on how to keep your packages safe from thieves. [READ MORE](   [‘Microphone Check' documentary explores ‘Hidden History of Hip-Hop' at E Street Cinema in DC]( "There's a lot of misconceptions about hip-hop." The genre recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, but who really created hip-hop? The new documentary makes its D.C. premiere from July 19 through July 26. [READ MORE](   Insight by Pluralsight [Cloud Exchange: How can you keep pace with cloud professional development needs?]( Skill gaps in cloud architectures and technologies is holding back agencies, but artificial intelligence promises to help, says Pluralsight's Drew Firment.   PARTNERSHIP [Nobody should face breast cancer alone]( Susan G. Komen is committed to ending breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients today.   [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.](