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TOP NEWS | August 12, 2024 [Web version](   [‘As a mother of 4 kids, it's too much': What a Fairfax Co. mom spends on school supplies - and how she saves]( Betty Hinojosa, like many parents, is facing down sticker shock as she tries to stock up on back-to-school supplies for her four children. [READ MORE](   [House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes]( The first victim found was identified as a contractor for the utility BGE. The State Fire Marshal's Office said the second body found is believed to be the home's 73-year-old owner, but identification was pending. [READ MORE](   EVENT [Federal News Network Workplace Reimagined 2024 | Register Now]( How will agencies transform and prepare for the workforce of the future? Learn strategies your agency can take to build a team that's inclusive, agile and engaged - plus has the right skills to enable mission delivery.   [NWS confirms tornadoes in Stafford, Loudoun as Debby swept across Northern Virginia]( The National Weather Service's Sterling forecast office sent survey teams to areas where tornadoes were suspected by radar or damage on the ground, and found that two EF-1 tornadoes touched down. [READ MORE](   [Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission]( Capping two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion, Paris' boisterous, star-studded closing ceremony in France's national stadium mixed unbridled celebration with a somber call for peace. [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.   [Silver medalist Erin Gemmell inspires kids at Montgomery Co. swim club where she got her start]( After helping anchor the U.S. women's swim team during the 4x200m freestyle relay in the Paris Olympics, Erin Gemmell was peppered with questions from young athletes at the Potomac Woods Swim Club in Rockville. [READ MORE](   [Boys' volleyball takes the court at Fairfax County high schools]( Tryouts have begun throughout Fairfax County as the Virginia school district adds boys' varsity volleyball teams to each of its 28 high school athletic programs for the upcoming school year. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY PEPCO [How Pepco strives to make energy more affordable for customers]( Valencia McClure, the region president for Pepco discussed how Pepco works to keep every customer connected.   [Antisemitic phrases found spray-painted at Bethesda school, police say]( Graffiti, including "anti-Semitic phrases," was found spray-painted at a Montgomery County elementary school and a nearby building Sunday morning, police said. [READ MORE](   [The Summer Restaurant Week deals, menus you don't want to miss]( The clock is ticking to get reservations in for Summer Restaurant Week. Here's WTOP's guide to having your next memorable dining experience at more than 20 local restaurants. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Boosting maritime readiness with the Naval Sustainment System | Register now]( Join experts from the Navy as they discuss their organization's role in NSS, process success stories and goals for the future.   [Nationals Notebook: Curtin coming down for Corbin]( Patrick Corbin was supposed to be the final piece of the puzzle to a starting rotation that was going to put the Washington Nationals over the top. Unfortunately, what followed has been a semi-nightmare for a one-time All Star. [READ MORE](   [The DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre]( Filmmakers of color are getting to shine this week on Barracks Row in Southeast D.C. as part of the eighth annual D.C. Black Film Festival. [READ MORE](   Insight by Amazon [Senator Warner: “Bold” Amazon initiative can inspire Congress]( U.S. Sen. Mark Warner worked with Virginia political leaders to attract Amazon and now he's gratified to see the company not only bringing in jobs, but providing a jolt to greatly expand affordable housing.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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.](