A Manassas Park mother has been missing for almost a month. The search to find her continues. - Friday, August 30, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 30, 2024 [Web version](   [Presumed dead, but the search continues: Manassas Park police chief focuses on finding missing mother]( While many still hold out hope that Mamta Kafle Bhatt is alive, her body still hasn't been found. WTOP spoke with the city's chief of police on the latest in the investigation and on the search for her. [READ MORE](   [Dan Quinn's plan to make fans ‘proud as hell of' Commanders]( WTOP's George Wallace went one-on-one with Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn to discuss his road back to being a head coach and why "people are going to be impressed and surprised by" his Commanders. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! 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[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.   [Army defends Arlington National Cemetery worker after incident with Trump campaign]( The Army said Thursday that an Arlington National Cemetery official has been "unfairly attacked" for an incident involving the Trump campaign this week. [READ MORE](   [AEW star Mercedes Moné, formerly WWE's Sasha Banks, defends NJPW title at Capital Collision in DC]( She's one of the biggest names in professional wrestling and arguably the G.O.A.T. in the women's ranks. This Friday night, Mercedes Moné defends her NJPW Strong Women's Championship at the third annual Capital Collision in D.C. [READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2024 | Register now]( Join Federal News Network for our third annual cyber exchange Oct. 1 and 2 at 1 p.m. ET each day. Discover how agencies are leading the way as the government “fundamentally re-imagines America's cyber social construct”.   [Moore says he made an ‘honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star]( Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan though he never ended up receiving it, after the New York Times obtained a copy of the application and reported on it. [READ MORE](   [DC police chief calls on suspect to turn himself in after discarded gun discharges, killing officer]( D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith held back tears on Thursday afternoon while speaking about Wayne David, an officer who had been fatally shot. 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[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.   [Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse]( Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns. 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