Thousands of students across Maryland and D.C. begin new school year today - Monday, August 26, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 26, 2024 [Web version](   [School districts across DC region return to class]( The first bells of the 2024-2025 school year are set to ring for thousands of students across Maryland and D.C. on Monday morning. [READ MORE](   [Husband charged in connection to missing Manassas Park woman due in court]( Naresh Bhatt is due in a Virginia court for a bond hearing, after he was charged last week with a felony count of prohibition against concealment of a dead body. [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.   [‘She's such an inspiration': Swimmer Torri Huske returns home to Arlington as a Olympic gold medalist]( Fans of the 21-year-old Virginia native held up homemade signs and cheered as she arrived at her Welcome Home Celebration in a convertible. [READ MORE](   [How restrictive cellphone policies at DC-area schools will affect students' mental health]( As students return to school this fall, they may see changes to how much they can use their phones while in class, which could affect their mental health. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2024]( Join Federal News Network for our third annual cyber exchange Oct. 1 and 2 at 1 p.m. ET each day. During this exclusive two-day virtual event, discover how agencies are leading the way as the government “fundamentally re-imagines America's cyber social construct”.   [Defense makes strong statement as Commanders earn 20-10 win over Patriots in preseason finale]( The Commanders will have tough decisions to make at defensive tackle, particularly after a pair of strong performances against the Patriots. [READ MORE](   [2030 a ‘reasonable target' for new Commanders stadium, owner says]( Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris said Sunday night he is hopeful a new stadium can open in time for the 2030 season. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY FOUR INC. AND IBM [API security: Protecting data on the move | Download now]( Pick up cyber pointers now from leaders at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Defense Department's Platform One, Department of Energy and Navy's Black Pearl. Download the exclusive eBook now!   [‘It's a safe space': Northern Virginia clinic dedicated to LGBTQ+ patients is shattering growth goals, no signs of slowing]( A Northern Virginia clinic for LGBTQ+ patients is seeing its client list and services expand, outpacing projected growth goals. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery County native competes in finals of NBC's ‘American Ninja Warrior']( Growing up in North Potomac, Karen Potts loved watching NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" on TV. On Monday night, she'll compete in Stage 1 of the finals. [READ MORE](   Insight by Washington Adventist University [How Washington Adventist University prepares students to be licensed mental health counselors]( Washington Adventist University aims to educate more mental health professionals through a program that gives students the tools they need to become licensed counselors.   [Maryland Football Preview: Terps enter season with optimism … and question marks]( Maryland hosts UConn on Saturday at noon, and for the first time since 2019, someone not named Taulia Tagovailoa will be starting as quarterback in the Terps' opener. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Evoque has look of a big Range Rover without the price and size]( The 2025 Range Rover Evoque benefits from an updated look and a better touchscreen for easier, less distracted driving. [READ MORE](   Insight by Amazon [Amazon launches big expansion of program to provide affordable housing in Northern Virginia]( Amazon has deepened its commitment to affordable housing in Northern Virginia, where new projects are providing homes for workers in the region who often find costs are out of reach.   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.](