18-year-old not guilty of murder in shooting of teen girl outside Prince George’s Co. high school - Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 14, 2024 [Web version](   [18-year-old not guilty of murder in shooting of teen girl outside Prince George's Co. high school]( A Prince George's County, Maryland, teen was acquitted of a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a teen girl outside a high school last year - but was convicted of assault and firearms crimes. [READ MORE](   [This year's USPS holiday stamps have a local connection]( It's barely pumpkin spice season, and sweater weather has yet to take over, but the U.S. Postal Service is making sure that those who look forward to sending holiday cards are covered. The 2024 "Holiday Joy" Forever stamps are being released. [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.   [It's the corn maze in Maryland you knew was trouble when you walked in (because it's Swiftie style)]( For all the Swifties looking for a fun fall festival, the drive to Gambrills, Maryland, may be worth it. The Maryland Corn Maze in Gambrills, Maryland, will run its fall festival this year under a Taylor Swift theme, including a maze inspired by the artist. [READ MORE](   [Middleburg woman charged with animal cruelty after dead dogs found in ‘extreme' living conditions]( A Middleburg, Virginia, woman has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after Loudoun County Animal Services found five dead dogs and 19 others in unsafe and unhealthy living conditions at a training facility in July. [READ MORE](   Insight by Greater Washington Board of Trade [Small Business September: Do you need financial support launching or growing your small business?]( You can find it locally from the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Washington Area Community Investment Funde. Our Business Reporter Jeff Clabaugh talks with BOT CEO Jack McDougle and WACIF CEO Shannon Herbert.   [Mount Vernon is hopping with history-themed events this fall]( Looking for a history-filled weekend event? There are fall events happening at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. [READ MORE](   [DC region has a wealthier and more educated population - but also more food insecure]( The 2024 Hunger Report from the Capital Area Food Bank shows that food insecurity increased substantially in the D.C. region over the last year despite its stronger and improving economy. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY ADOBE [Workplace Reimagined: Predictive systems help agencies improve their employees' work lives, deliver better CX]( People can better service the public when their own work processes are efficient and when they can interact easily with employment-related services, notes Adobe's Brian Chidester. “It's foundational.”   [Prince William Co. high schoolers successfully lobby state to make Unified PE count toward graduation]( After months of a student organization successfully advocating for the Unified PE class to count toward graduation requirements, freshmen and sophomores in Virginia will be able to take the class to help fulfill their graduation requirements. [READ MORE](   [Should you be concerned about delivery delays for a mail-in ballot?]( Sen. Mark Warner often receives complaints from constituents in Virginia about major delays in mail delivery and he said lawmakers have been trying to make sure the U.S. Postal Service is prepared for the surge in mailed ballots this fall. [READ MORE](   Insight by Kaiser Permanente [Caring for a woman's heart]( Don't let heart disease sneak up on you-ensure a future filled with vitality and joy.   [We're No. 3? What countries are ranked over the US in a new survey]( Think the U.S. is the best country in the world? Not according to a new set of global rankings from U.S. News and World Report and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. [READ MORE](   [Data Doctors: What is Wi-Fi 7 and do you need it?]( Data Doctors' Ken Colburn explains why you might want to look into Wi-Fi 7 for your devices. [READ MORE](   Insight by FEBA [How to maximize your TSP | Register now]( How can you maximize every bit of your Thrift Savings Plan? Discover the best ways to enter retirement confidently and comfortably.   PARTNERSHIP [Play TOP Games from WTOP]( Just like our news, these games are FREE! Click here to check to start playing.   [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.](