Why you should watch your water use - Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 30, 2024 [Web version](   [Months of record-breaking heat put DC area under drought watch]( Residents and businesses are asked to conserve their water use by taking specific steps, including fixing plumbing leaks, washing full loads of dishes and clothes and keeping showers to less than five minutes. [READ MORE](   [What riders need to know now that Amtrak has taken over DC's Union Station]( Amtrak gained control of D.C.'s Union Station on Monday. The national passenger railroad company said it aims to "revitalize and improve" the terminal. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY CANON [Agencies dispense with paper records (mostly) | Download now]( As of June 30, agencies were required to mainly provide digital records for archival. We talk with records management experts at NARA, CBP, TVA and Canon about the government's efforts to dispense with storing hard copy records in most cases.   [New Prince George's Co. facility is like an ER for mental health crises]( The Dyer Care Center, located on Piscataway Road in Clinton, is designed for people dealing with mental health emergencies and addictions, offering help in a more therapeutic setting. [READ MORE](   [DC Mayor Bowser beats housing goal of 36,000 new homes by 2025]( "There are now over 65,000 D.C. residents who are living in their new homes across the city." Mayor Muriel Bowser said D.C. has met its housing goal ahead of schedule. [READ MORE](   Insight by Greater Washington Partnership [Economic growth without leaving anyone behind]( Greater Washington Partnership CEO Kathy Hollinger explains their goal of championing economic growth through transformative opportunities.   [How would term limits impact the Supreme Court?]( President Joe Biden is proposing changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including 18-year term limits for justices. One expert explained its impact on the court. [READ MORE](   [More and more political differences are leading to divorce]( The phenomenon of couples filing for divorce due to political differences has become more common in recent years, reflecting a huge polarization in society. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [What causes you to bruise more as you age and how to prevent it]( Dr. Allison Larson, a board-certified dermatologist with MedStar Health discusses actinic purpura causes and how to prevent it.   [Parenting your parents: How to manage your loved ones' finances, on top of your own]( Have you ever wondered when the best time is to step in and handle your aging parents' finances? Experts from AARP have advice about starting the process. [READ MORE](   [Gaithersburg teen gets 35 years in prison for role in Wheaton Metro station shooting]( The teenager pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in late December to the shooting, which happened in 2023 after a fight broke out between two groups of people on the escalator. [READ MORE](   Insight by Dell Federal [How a factory approach can accelerate agency use of AI]( JP Marcelino, the AI/ML Alliances manager for Dell Federal, said when agencies use a framework to identify AI use cases and technologies they can move faster.   [Northern Virginia student aims to improve literacy across the world]( Loudoun County's Izabella Piatkowski is on a mission to spread literacy as a youth ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Drive along with Va. teen pushing the limits of motor sports in the DC region]( WTOP speaks to 15-year-old Hudson Schwartz, the youngest driver in the USF2000 Championship, which is a few divisions away from IndyCar, North America's highest class of open-wheel car racing. [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.   [Nationals trade outfielder Lane Thomas to AL Central-leading Guardians for 3 prospects]( Cleveland sent minor league left-hander Alex Clemmey to the Nationals along with infielders José Tena and Rafael Ramirez Jr. for the 28-year-old, who is batting .253 in 77 games this season. [READ MORE](   [Hootie & The Blowfish celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Cracked Rear View' at Merriweather Post Pavilion]( Lead guitarist and Maryland native Mark Bryan joins WTOP to discuss the rock band's smash album before its Saturday concert in Columbia. [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.   PARTNERSHIP [Nobody should face breast cancer alone]( Susan G. Komen is committed to ending breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease. 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