Ever Forward finally moving forward - Sunday, April 17, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 17, 2022 [Web version](   [Ever Forward ship freed from Chesapeake Bay in Md.]( The Ever Forward Ship which has been stuck in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland for over a month was freed Sunday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic told WTOP. [READ MORE](   [Longtime NBC Washington anchor Wendy Rieger dies after fight with cancer]( Wendy Rieger, who was the longtime anchor at NBC Washington until her retirement last year, has died. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Listen to The Week On The Hill Podcast for a closer look at the biggest developments in the nation's capital]( Each week, WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller provides listeners with a roadmap of what's ahead on the political horizon - and what these developments could mean for you.   [DMV Download podcast launching soon!]( With so much going on in the D.C. region right now, the time is right for WTOP's new daily podcast, DMV Download. The only local podcast that takes a deeper look at the biggest stories impacting Washingtonians. Don't miss the premiere episode Tuesday, April 19. [READ MORE](   [3 hospitalized following small plane crash in western Md.]( A pilot from Baltimore and his two passengers were hospitalized after a small plane crashed into a wooded area in Grantsville, Maryland, according to authorities. [READ MORE](   Insight by Interstate Moving [What to look for when choosing a mover]( Whether you are moving down the street, across the country or around the world, choosing a professional mover for your next move or relocation can help you save money and reduce stress. To help you choose the best mover for your next move or relocation, we've compiled the following list of questions and answers.   [14-year-old girl shot at high school carnival in Prince William Co.]( A 14-year-old girl has been wounded and hospitalized after a shooting at a carnival on the campus of Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, Friday night. [READ MORE](   [Feds say towing company illegally sold service members' cars]( Federal prosecutors have filed a lawsuit accusing a Virginia company of illegally taking and selling service members' vehicles. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Guaranteed Coverage - Apply today]( Get $100k in guaranteed life insurance, starting as low as $3.50 a month. Feds must be under age fifty and not currently insured with WAEPA to apply. Offer ends 5/25/22.   [Silver Spring man arrested in connection with teen's fentanyl overdose death]( A man has been arrested for selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl to a teen from Bethesda, Maryland, who died of an overdose earlier this year, according to police. [READ MORE](   [Woman shot during home invasion in Silver Spring]( Montgomery County police say a 57-year-old woman was shot Monday during a home invasion in Silver Spring, Maryland. [READ MORE](   Insight by OKTA [DoD Cloud Exchange: Okta's Sean Frazier on importance of ICAM]( A solid identity, credential and access management system is crucial to zero trust and to digital transformation in multicloud environments. Luckily, agencies aren't starting from scratch, explains Okta's Sean Frazier at the DoD Cloud Exchange.   [Md. LGBTQ community, people of color in the crosshairs of ‘banned book' movement]( In the last nine months, hundreds of books across dozens of states are being banned at an alarming rate. A majority of the bans feature books written by authors who are people of color, LGBTQ+, Black and Indigenous, and feature characters from marginalized groups. [READ MORE](   [‘Project Prom Dress' brings free gowns to high schoolers in Montgomery Co.]( High schoolers eager for prom were all smiles as they exited dressing rooms at a prom dress giveaway in Burtonsville, Maryland on Saturday. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Take a look! Get free rides home!]( Rideshare to work and get a free guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies. Visit commuterconnections.org or 800.745.RIDE. Some restrictions apply.   [50 years of playing, sleeping and eating a lot of bamboo for DC's pandas]( The National Zoo was crawling with panda lovers as the cuddly black and white bears munched on some special cake to celebrate 50 years in the nation's capital. [READ MORE](   Insight by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Easter Lilies: Beautiful plants, but a household toxin for our kitty friends]( Easter is just around the corner and while we are all excited for the Easter Bunny to bring great treats, it's important to think about our furry friends. 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