A wet Wednesday commute - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 18, 2024 [Web version](   Good morning! It’s a wet start for your Wednesday as [nonstop rain falls](, bringing low visibility for your morning drive. While you may not like the slick conditions, 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff says it is “much needed rain” for the D.C. region. Did you notice backups at your favorite airport? BWI Marshall Airport experienced[its busiest month ever]( after seeing nearly 2.7 million passengers (including yours truly) in July. That is an 8.4% increase from July 2023. Capitals fans, are you ready for the upcoming season? Washington will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, and as part of its celebration, it’s teaming up with Lexington, Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing Company for [a special drink: Capit-Ale,]( a 6% ABV IPA, which will be sold at Capital One Arena and some area restaurants and retailers. Check out the cool Golden Anniversary beer cans with red, white and blue labels and a retro player silhouette. [Lexington, Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing Company has brewed a 50th anniversary Capit-Ale, a 6% ABV IPA sold in 4-packs of 16-ounce cans.]((Courtesy Washington Capitals) -José Umaña, Digital Editor [Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse victim says her ‘dreams were shattered']( Maria del Carmen Castellón-Luna, the wife of Miguel Luna, who died when the Key Bridge collapsed in March, spoke to reporters as she and other loved ones of workers who died announced legal action in the case. [READ MORE](   [Claws and Effect: What's driving Chesapeake Bay watermen away?]( Even as the price for a plate of crabs goes up for the consumer, a waterman told WTOP he's making less money than he used to because of factors such as inflation. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Get More Done With Data and AI on SAS® Viya]( Who doesn't wish they were more productive? When it comes to making decisions that affect people's lives using data and AI, there's one platform that outperforms the rest: SAS Viya - the quickest way from a billion points of data to a point of view.   [Acquitted of perjury, longtime Loudoun Co. schools spokesman has new book on school ‘culture war']( In a WTOP exclusive, former Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman Wayde Byard is finally speaking on his own behalf, ahead of the release of his book "The Battle for Loudoun County." [READ MORE](   [Trayon White skips in-person appearance as DC Council begins investigation]( Lawmakers announced the recreation of an ad hoc committee that will investigate the Ward 8 Council member, separate from the criminal investigation. It has 90 days to come up with a report and recommendations. [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.   [UDC students spread civic awareness on Voter Registration Day]( Students at the University of the District of Columbia's Dave Clarke School of Law took part in the drive as part of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. [READ MORE](   [New DC job fair features on the spot interviews for public safety positions]( There's a new job fair in D.C. this Friday with a focus on bringing available public safety positions together in one spot for those looking for a new gig. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY GWBOT [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.   [This Maryland brewery uses honey for its beer - from its own bees]( People who make their own beer use all kinds of ingredients to make their product taste unique, but one farm brewery in Montgomery County is taking it a step further to create something special. [READ MORE](   [What happens when your HOA goes rogue? There's a new solution in Prince George's County]( What happens when your homeowners association ignores its own rules? In Prince George's County, the answer is: nothing. [READ MORE](   Insight by EagleBank [Small Business September: How DC nonprofit continues to expand services to domestic violence victims]( “I always tell folks is … as much as the nonprofit is in the business of doing good work, we also are a business,” says DASH CEO Koube Ngaaje. It has partnered with EagleBank to continue to add safe housing options across the district.   [Family of DC man killed by police outside a McDonald's in Southeast calls for federal probe]( The relatives of Justin Robinson believe police didn't do enough to de-escalate the situation before opening fire on the 25-year-old who worked as a violence interrupter in the city. [READ MORE](   [National Zoo panda program gets $10M donation from billionaire DC philanthropist]( Billionaire D.C. philanthropist David Rubenstein's donation takes the zoo well on its way to its $25 million campaign goal to fund its giant panda conservation program. [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.   PARTNERSHIP [Bark Ball: A Black-Tie Gala for You and Your Dog]( You and your canine companion are invited to the Humane Rescue Alliance's 37th Annual Bark Ball!   [YouTube]( [instagram]( [linkedin]( [facebook]( [Advertise with us]( | [Contact Us]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Manage Subscription](