Security increased after a murder at a mall - Friday, August 19, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 19, 2022 [Web version](   [Police: 1 dead after shooting at Mall at Prince George's]( Security will be increased at the Mall at Prince George's after a young man is killed. [READ MORE](   [Biden to host ‘unity' summit against hate-fueled violence]( President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combating a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U.S., as he works to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.” [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Folger Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream is the show of the summer!]( DC's award-winning Folger Theatre has returned to live performances just in time for summer with Shakespeare's most magical and beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This once-in-a-lifetime production is on stage through August 28, 2022.   [Support, career growth: Educators talk about what could solve teacher shortages]( The problems teachers face are just not financial. Certification exams, a sense of isolation and a lack of respect also are issues educators encounter. [READ MORE](   [Northern Virginia school districts see some gains in pass rates]( See how students did in reading, writing, math, science and history. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon [‘Purposeful innovation' should drive DoD network modernization efforts]( DoD maintains many antiquated facilities, which presents modernization challenges. We talk with technology experts at Verizon to gets insights on how Defense can address infrastructure challenges to support the mission and warfighters.   [Fairfax Co. schools fires counselor convicted of ‘solicitation of prostitution from a minor']( Fairfax County Public Schools asked the state to revoke the counselor's license. "This entire situation is unacceptable from any perspective." [READ MORE](   [School Zone: DC-area school systems have new a COVID-19 protocol]( One large Maryland school system will require masks, while D.C. will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students 12 and older. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Workplace Reimagined | Register now]( What does the future of how feds work hold? Find out from federal speakers leading the charge to reinvent both the office and the hybrid experience. This one-day event on 8/31 will look at the way the government is reimagining the federal workplace right now.   [Farmers' Almanac forecasts early winter weather turning ‘unreasonably cold' in early 2023]( "Unreasonably cold" is how the Farmers' Almanac is characterizing the weather prediction for the D.C. area as it settles in 2023. [READ MORE](   [Backyard mosquito spraying booms, but may be too deadly]( More Americans are resorting to professional extermination, but the chemical bombardment worries scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and birds. [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.   [Changes coming to Fairfax Connector, OmniRide bus service in Northern Va.]( Sunday service is coming to OmniRide. The Fairfax Connector bus service is set to make several service and fare changes. [READ MORE](   [Help decide who wins DC's ‘Battle of the Badges' by donating blood]( Blood donors are being asked to help settle a friendly wager on whether more people's hearts are police department "true blue," or believe in pumping blood that's "fire engine red." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Podcast: Talking with the winner of the White Marlin Open]( Jeremy Duffie has a really big fish story to tell. It's one that landed him a huge marlin and $4.5 million. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by EY [Building the Supply Chain of the Future]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller and agency leaders will explore how organizations are approaching supply chain risk management and the data strategy behind this management.   PARTNERSHIP [These 10 local restaurants will each win $1,000 thanks to YOU!]( Your nominations and your votes determined our winners - click to find out which restaurants made it out on TOP.   [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.](