Primary day arrives in Maryland - Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 19, 2022 [Web version](   [Primary day is here: Voters head to polls in Maryland]( After months of campaigning, a three-week delay due to a court fight over redistricting and hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots sent to voters' mailboxes, primary day in Maryland is finally here. [READ MORE](   [Podcast: A closer look at primary race for Md. governor]( WTOP's Kate Ryan has followed the governor's race closely. She takes a look at who's running and where the race stands. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Did you miss our Zero Trust Cyber Exchange?]( No worries! We've got you covered with on-demand sessions and articles featuring OMB, CISA, the Air Force, the Navy, NSA, FDIC, NARA and NASA. Get insights and tips from federal and industry cyber leaders.   [NBC4's Leon Harris says he was ‘in worse shape' than he thought after DUI crash]( “In my condition, I could have killed somebody,” NBC Washington anchor Leon Harris said during an interview about his drunk driving crash. “I was actually more impaired than I thought I was." [READ MORE](   [Nationals' Soto wins HR Derby]( Washington's Juan Soto defeated Seattle's Julio Rodriguez 19-18 in the final to capture the Home Run Derby title at Dodger Stadium. [READ MORE](   Insight by REGENXBIO [Cutting-edge gene therapy treatments being developed in Montgomery County, Maryland]( REGENXBIO is currently developing gene therapy products for the treatment of retinal, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's products are meant to provide long-lasting effects, potentially altering the course of a disease.   [Friends since college, Fairfax Co. elementary teachers win same award a year apart]( Amelia Carr and Shelby Press have a lot in common. Now, both have been recognized as outstanding elementary school teachers. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax County libraries modifying hours due to staffing]( The changes take effect Aug. 14. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Anatomy of a 5G Smart Base | Download the eBook]( This exclusive e-book demonstrates not only the progress that the Pentagon is making in finding real value out of 5G, but begins to paint the future picture across DoD.   [DC reports largest monkeypox outbreak per capita in US]( Anyone can get monkeypox, but 96% of D.C.'s cases are in men; 82% identify as gay. The majority of cases are in people 30 to 34. [READ MORE](   [Scars of COVID persist for sickest survivors, families]( While more than 1 million died from COVID in the U.S., many more survived ICU stays that have left them with anxiety, PTSD and a host of health issues. [READ MORE](   Insight by D.C. Health [Where are we now? Navigating COVID in our Community]( The pandemic we have been experiencing over the last few years has begun to evolve in ways that we have all noticed. Communities are now considering how best to navigate life with endemic COVID-19.   [DC police reviewing surveillance footage in shooting by off-duty officer at The Wharf]( One of the biggest questions that remains is whether there was an exchange of gunfire between a man pointing a gun and the off-duty officer who shot and killed him. [READ MORE](   [2 landscapers killed in Alexandria shooting identified]( A suspect in the landscapers' deaths is in custody on unrelated charges, police said. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [You are officially invited to the region's favorite social bike ride!]( Join DC Bike Ride on September 10 and enjoy 20 miles of car-free streets filled with epic views, live music, photo zones, and fun surprises.   [Ground broken to rehabilitate GW Parkway; work will impact commutes]( For the first time since the George Washington Parkway was completed 60 years ago, the scenic route is getting a major rehabilitation. [READ MORE](   Insight by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [How the pandemic has affected buying a car]( The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed so many parts of our lives - including the car-buying process and experience.   PARTNERSHIP [Help support local area restaurants with the WTOP Top 10 Contest]( WTOP's Top 10 Contest is back again and we're giving local restaurants the chance to win $1,000! Submit a nomination for your favorite Maryland, DC or Virginia-owned restaurants in each of TEN delicious categories now through July 23rd at 5 p.m!   [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]( TUNE IN SO YOU NEVER MISS A MOMENT [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.](