How a 911 call helped a Md. woman saved her husband's life - Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 15, 2024 [Web version](   [‘If you need 911 - call 911': A lifesaving call and a Montgomery Co. family's joy]( An emergency dispatcher in Montgomery County tells WTOP what happened he got a 911 call from Tara Lee, who said her husband had collapsed outside their home. [READ MORE](   [Man who broke into Trump's Loudoun Co. campaign office identified]( A warrant has been issued for Toby Shane Kessler after he forced his way into the office building in Ashburn and spent a brief period of time inside before leaving, authorities said. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [Why men have heart attacks earlier in life than women]( Dr. Robert Lager, a clinical cardiologist at MedStar Health dives into why men are at risk for heart disease and how it can be prevented.   [‘The sunrise will never be the same': Ocean City ready to sue federal government over offshore wind farm]( Ocean City, Maryland, says the beauty of a beach sunrise is worth fighting for, and plans to sue the federal government if the U.S. gives the OK to build an offshore wind farm. [READ MORE](   [From livestock to monster trucks and music: Where to experience fair fun in the DC region]( Break out your boots and prepare your appetite for deep-fried cuisine. Here's what to know about all the D.C. region's fairs and festivals. [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.   [Parvovirus illness rising in kids just as school is starting, CDC says]( The virus is common and can cause flu-like symptoms. Patients may feel achy or have a runny nose, and some will develop a rash on their face that turns their cheeks bright red. [READ MORE](   [Headaches continue for families trying to apply for college aid. One group is aiming to help]( The new application for college students seeking financial aid has been marred by problems for several months. A local group is trying to help students with their applications. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY ILLUMIO [Next in Zero Trust - Visibility and stopping the spread | Watch now]( The zero-trust approach to cybersecurity starts with an assumption that breaches will occur, whether from inside or outside the organization. Join moderator Tom Temin, leaders from Department of the Interior, NASA and DHS as they discuss progress, lessons learned and strategies for the future.   [50 paraprofessionals get free tuition at UDC to finish degrees while working in the classroom]( The apprentices, all paraprofessionals with a minimum of five years experience, will continue working with students during the day while taking coursework in the evenings to earn bachelor's degrees. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. schools abandoned SROs 2 years ago. The schools' security chief says new policies aren't clear enough]( Montgomery County Public Schools moved away from school resource officers two years ago in favor of "community engagement officers." So how's it going? [READ MORE](   Insight by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection [Food is too good to waste!]( Learn how you can reduce food waste in your house and save money.   [Things to do in the DC area: Chuck Brown Day, Bourbon & Beer Festival … and more!]( This Saturday, the District is hosting the largest summer celebration of Go-Go music at the 10th annual Chuck Brown Day. WTOP has you covered with more local events worth anticipating. [READ MORE](   [Gunnar Henderson's 30th home run lifts the Orioles to a 4-1 win over Washington and a series split]( Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer in the first, Dean Kremer stopped a four-start losing streak and the Baltimore Orioles salvaged a split of their two-game series against Washington. [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.   [Wynton Marsalis brings jazz greatness to Wolf Trap]( The nine-time Grammy winner performs live at Wolf Trap in Vienna on Thursday alongside The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from New York City. 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