How to talk to kids about school shootings and help them cope with anxiety - Friday, September 6, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 06, 2024 [Web version](   [How to talk to kids about school shootings and help them cope with anxiety]( In the wake of another school shooting in the United States, parents may have trouble talking with their children about these tragedies. A D.C.-area based psychiatrist says doing so will actually help them in the long run. [READ MORE](   [Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire]( A 14-year-old Georgia high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom, according to authorities. [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! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Heads up! What to know if you're trying to get around busy DC this weekend]( Lots of great events are scheduled in D.C. this weekend, which means lots of people, as well as road closures and parking restrictions. [READ MORE](   [Gaithersburg business encourages people to ‘immerse yourself in having fun']( Play More Games in Gaithersburg, Maryland, aims to help people escape while bringing people together for a face-to-face experience. [READ MORE](   Insight by Montgomery County Department of Transportation [Ride On extRa expands service with two new routes]( Ride On extRa which currently operates on 355 between Lakeforest Transit Center and Medical Center, will launch two new additional routes - Pink and Lime Routes to provide high-frequency, limited stop service between Shady Grove Metro Station and the Great Seneca Life Sciences Center.   [After winning 6 state football titles in Prince George's Co., coach DaLawn Parrish heads south for new journey]( Eight months after announcing his decision to leave Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School, coach DaLawn Parrish is preparing for a new high school football season at Westlake High School. [READ MORE](   [Security, new sports: How Fairfax Co. schools is spending unused funds]( After an annual audit, the district had $92.3 million in funding from fiscal 2024. Fairfax County Public Schools will spend the previously unused funds to support security upgrades, new sports and bonuses for substitute teachers. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY ARLINGTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT [How to start a small business in a changing landscape]( “Being in the DMV, there's so many resources for small businesses and people that have an idea,” says Tara Palacios of Arlington Economic Development's BizLaunch. She offers advice and tips for would-be and current small business owners.   [Maryland issues a new suicide prevention action plan for schools, families]( Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in Maryland. That's according to a new suicide prevention action plan produced through the state's Department of Health. 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