Would you go to work for an extra $800? - Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 14, 2024 [Web version](   [DC's 911 call center employees to get $800 bonus to show up to work]( In an email, Office of Unified Communications director Heather McGaffin wrote to D.C. 911 call center employees, “Unscheduled call outs of all kinds are up and causing a hardship for fellow employees." [READ MORE](   [Opioids are increasingly impacting Black and brown communities in this Northern Virginia county]( In the greater Prince William County area, overdose cases more than doubled among Black and brown people between 2017 and 2023, according to a new study. [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.   [Weapons detectors could come to Montgomery Co. high schools this year]( The current head of security for Montgomery County Public Schools, Marcus Jones, tells WTOP that the school system is considering heightened security measures for the upcoming school year. [READ MORE](   [Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer recovering from stroke]( The former House Majority Leader suffered a "mild ischemic stroke" Sunday night. His office says he is responding to well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. [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.   [$5K grants up for grabs for women-owned businesses in this Northern Va. city]( In an effort to give local businesses owned by women a financial boost, the City of Fairfax is offering up a $25,000 grant program meant to help companies grow. [READ MORE](   [Using data and technology to make streets safer in Falls Church]( A new traffic control box has been installed at a Falls Church intersection, the first step of a yearslong initiative that aims to turn the Northern Virginia jurisdiction into a "smart city." [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.   [Loudoun Co. schools reviewing grading policies]( Chief Academic Officer Ashley Ellis said while many educators agree with the philosophy of the grading procedures, “they struggle with the implementation in their classrooms.” [READ MORE](   [‘It's not enough': Some Montgomery Co. parents hold out hope for restoration of a fully virtual education program]( Since the elimination of the Montgomery Virtual Academy, some families have been investigating solutions, including possible "legal recourse" against the school system for the elimination of the academy. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto Networks [Tackling cyber on multiple fronts | Download now]( In a new Federal News Network ebook, we tapped experts at Palo Alto Networks to share tactics and tips on focusing zero trust on outcomes, expanding artificial intelligence in the security operations center, scaling cloud security and securing software as a service.   [Cassette tapes are making a comeback with Gen Z. Do they know the pencil trick?]( More and more members of Gen Z are purchasing cassette tapes by current hitmakers, including Taylor Swift, Charlie XCX and Ariana Grande [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Helping neighbors, spotlighting beauty in the ordinary at DC's Museum of Sidewalk Stuff]( It's one of D.C.'s most interesting new exhibits -- dedicated to those forgotten items you take out to the curb when you're clearing the clutter away. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY INGRAM MICRO [Considering generative AI? Good, because the ROI makes it worth it]( By being selective on where, why and how to invest in genAI, agencies can build on existing AI efforts, improve mission delivery and ensure responsible use.   [Whoa! Heaven let your light shine down on Va. as Collective Soul brings anniversary tour to Jiffy Lube Live]( This Saturday, Collective Soul rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. WTOP caught up with Collective Soul's longtime bass player Will Turpin to preview the concert. 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