Teachers reach 'breaking point' and resign - Thursday, July 14, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 14, 2022 [Web version](   [‘Breaking point' - DC-area school systems grapple with teacher resignations]( As D.C.-area school systems work toward student growth and recovery from the pandemic, many are losing educators who describe themselves as burnt out and taking a break. [READ MORE](   [Kerry Donley, former Alexandria mayor, dead at 66]( Kerry Donley championed economic development in Alexandria and was known for his civic work. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Johns Hopkins Medicine takes aim at 4 barriers to health equity among older adults in the National Capital Region]( “Our responsibility as a health system is to create a healthier, vibrant, more equitable community,” says Johns Hopkins Health System's Carolyn Carpenter. She suggests ways to address four barriers to accessing healthcare that many older adults face.   [Historic inflation hitting lower-income residents the hardest in Fairfax Co.]( "Fairfax County residents with moderate to low income may have little to no money remaining after covering essential expenses." [READ MORE](   [Job fair today in Herndon to help vets, military]( Dozens of regional and national employers - including FedEx, Lockheed Martin, Toyota and Southwest Airlines - are set to participate. [READ MORE](   Insight by Thundercat Technologies [Creating a safe space for IoT]( The innovative world of Internet of Things (IoT) means industry and government can build things better, stronger faster. They can gather more information, and quickly integrate it. However, there is a price to moving that much data around at that speed. It also means keeping pace with the security concerns in a sophisticated, quickly-evolving environment.   [Trump, Hogan fight emerges in Maryland's GOP governor's race]( Maryland's governor is backing one GOP candidate in the upcoming primary, and Donald Trump the other. Next week's primary is shaping up to be a fight over the future of the party. [READ MORE](   [Last day of early in-person voting; Maryland primary elections will take time to tally]( Early in-person voting ends today for Tuesday's primary, but it will likely take several days to know who won close races after the polls close on election night. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why innovative COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax calls MoCo home]( As its workforce ballooned from 100 employees to nearly 1,600, the biotech company decided to stay local and expand its operations in Gaithersburg.   [Capitol riot hearings raise questions of presidential power]( The Jan. 6 committee investigation is raising questions about what President Trump had the legal authority to do to overturn the election results. Government and legal experts are asking whether further limits on presidential authority are needed. [READ MORE](   [DMV Download: DC abortion-rights opponent with fetuses in fridge sent to jail]( Lauren Hardy of D.C. goes to jail after trespassing inside an abortion clinic. WTOP's Neal Augenstein provides an update on the other cases against Handy and what's next after her federal indictment. [READ MORE](   Insight by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [5 Summertime Tips For A Pet Safe Season]( Enjoy the beautiful warm weather and get some exercise, just make sure you and your pet are protected so you can have a safe and happy summer season.   [Study reveals decline in DC school enrollment, what's expected in coming years]( D.C. currently has some 87,000 students enrolled, but a study predicts that the number could fall to 81,000 by 2026. [READ MORE](   [Possible delays during extended lane closures on I-66 West between Centreville, Gainesville]( Through the weekend and into Monday, construction along westbound I-66 between Centreville and Gainesville will leave only one travel lane open during the overnight hours. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Redevelopment of Bowie's Freeway Airport on hold after legal decision]( Maryland's Court of Special Appeals, the second highest court in the state, has overturned lower court decisions that allowed the rezoning to go forward, saying it “unlawfully violates the uniformity requirement, and therefore is illegal and unenforceable.” [READ MORE](   Insight by Decision Lens [Expert Edition: Reenvisioning how DoD plans and budgets]( The need to define budgets years before spending a single dime creates a challenge at most Defense organizations when it comes to ensuring appropriations align with mission demands. Our ebook looks at potential policy and technology tactics.   PARTNERSHIP [The power of ONE starts with you.]( Join Susan G Komen on September 18 for the DMV Tri-State Susan G. Komen's MORE THAN PINK Walk and witness the power of ONE! 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