Masks can come off in PGCPS next week - Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 30, 2022 [Web version](   [Prince George's County schools to end mask mandate next week]( Prince George's County Public Schools will implement a mask-optional policy beginning Sept. 6. [READ MORE](   [Student loan relief limited for many by US drug war's legacy]( As part of the "war on drugs," hundreds of thousands of convicted drug offenders had their access to federal financial aid delayed or denied, including Pell Grants and student loans. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange | Register Now]( Join us September 12 - 15 to discover how agencies are embracing new services and cloud models in a hybrid and multicloud world. We'll share insights and real-world lessons learned from IT leaders, including Federal CIO Clare Martorano.   [DC leaders stress accountability in wake of football player's shooting]( "We've seen a disturbing trend, where we've seen a number of armed robberies and thefts, where we're seeing younger people be a part of that." [READ MORE](   [Podcast: What shooting means for Commanders roster]( WTOP's Sports Director George Wallace talks with the DMV Download about what the shooting of Brian Johnson Jr. means for the Commanders and their roster decision as the season is about to begin. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Capitol Canary [When it comes to advocacy, look to the states]( The Inflation Reduction Act alone made landmark changes to Medicare and environmental spending when it was passed by Congress and signed into law this month. Lobbying and advocacy on the bill was fierce. Yet there is still a great deal of policy and advocacy work ahead-and most of it won't take place in Washington.   [Prince George's County Council approves plans for Police Accountability Board]( The council backed a plan to publicize the nominations process and “listening sessions” for the nominees to the Police Accountability Board. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery County group addresses student mental health peer-to-peer]( Before the pandemic, there was just one Our Minds Matter club in Montgomery County Public Schools Now, there are 17 high school chapters and two middle school chapters. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Tackling the new cyber landscape | Download the ebook]( Gov't agencies are focused on cyber initiatives, driven in part by evolving threats and the directives of the White House's EO on improving cybersecurity. How can these lessons be applied to your cyber evolution efforts? Download the ebook to find out.   [Univ. of Maryland creates one-stop-shop for student-athletes to sell image, likeness]( The University of Maryland is one of the first universities in the nation to create a licensed platform where all of its student-athletes can profit from their name, image and likeness. [READ MORE](   [DC United transfers Prince George's County's Nyeman to Belgium]( American midfielder Moses Nyeman becomes the latest local talent from D.C. United to head to Europe following his transfer to second division Belgian side S.K. Beveren. [READ MORE](   Insight by Recorded Future [Want effective cybersecurity? Know your total attack surface]( Download this executive briefing to learn how agency and industry experts shrink their attack surfaces.   [Va. congresswoman seeks answers on next steps following IG report on January snowstorm]( Rep. Abigail Spanberger wants to know what Virginia's governor is doing to ensure VDOT puts in place recommendations made after last January's snowstorm, as well as recommendations made after a 2018 storm. [READ MORE](   [Why investors aren't all that fond of the DC housing market]( Investors snapped up more than 19% of homes in the second quarter, but the D.C. metro area doesn't appeal to them. A Redfin economist explains why. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How many credit cards should I have?]( There are so many different credit card options - so how many should you have in your wallet? And what are the benefits of having multiple credit cards? Experts share their tips.   [Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggests]( Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study. 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