More anger over zoning near Bowie's Freeway Airport - Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 14, 2022 [Web version](   [‘Expedited' zoning changes at Bowie's Freeway Airport criticized]( For years, neighbors have fought rezoning near Freeway Airport. Now, there's a new push by the Prince George's County Council to change the zoning following a decision from Maryland's Court of Special Appeals. [READ MORE](   [Human trafficking in Northern Virginia - ‘A crime that hides in plain sight']( Human trafficking is a serious issue that affects every community worldwide. In Prince William County, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares held a roundtable discussion in search of solutions. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Join us for Day 2 | Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange]( Join us today through the 15th 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.   [Most Fairfax Co. parents agree their child's school is safe, survey finds]( More than 90% of Fairfax County parents who responded to a family engagement survey agreed their children feel safe at school and their schools are safe. [READ MORE](   [School assemblies at Montgomery County high schools to include gun education]( Montgomery County Public Schools, the state's attorney's office and the police department will provide students with information on the law and consequences, as well as strategies to solve problems without weapons or violence. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Truist [4 financial tips to help government contractors pave the way for growth]( Whether your business is making its foray into government contracting or it's on its fiftieth contract, here are four tips shared by Truist's Greg Wheeless, who has provided financial lending advice to government contractors for three decades.   [Fairfax Co. board votes to rename Lee-Jackson, Lee highways]( The decision means that over 230 signs with those Confederate names will need to be replaced, and county staff estimates that will cost around $1.4 million. [READ MORE](   [World shares fall, tracking Wall St dismay over price data]( Traders are bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates more than expected to combat inflation [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Is your dog getting enough exercise?]( There are many reasons to prioritize your dog getting enough exercise, including weight management, anxiety and preventing health issues, such as arthritis.   [George Mason athletic director named CEO of NFL Alumni, to leave in October]( Bradford Edwards said that while he is excited for his new opportunity with NFL Alumni, he plans to remember his time at George Mason "with fondness." [READ MORE](   [Road closures posted for DC Half Marathon]( Billed as a "hometown celebration of the District's running community and culture," the half-marathon and relay race will take runners on a loop around the Rock Creek Parkway, Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park. [READ MORE](   Insight by BizLaunch [Arlington County's BizLaunch 20 years in: Pandemic drives transformations to help small businesses]( Arlington Economic Development's BizLaunch upped its game the last two years, creating new ways to engage small businesses and offer programming. It next plans to help startups and entrepreneurs ensure they have access to much-needed capital.   [Alexandria objects to water rate increase, saying bills would go up 40%]( The city said Virginia American Water's proposal would cause the average residential bill to go up by about $117 a year. [READ MORE](   [Podcast: Va. prosecutors in the dark about Miyares' ‘political' election uni]( Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares says he is forming an Election Integrity Unit. DMV Download talks with Commonwealth's Attorneys in Northern Virginia and a law professor. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Discover Nu Look Home Design, Roofing Made Easy!]( Nu Look Home Design makes getting a new roof easy! Find out why over 40,000 homeowners have trusted Nu Look to get the job done right, the first time.   [Purple Line progress report: Montgomery Co. Council members push for adjacent trail to open early]( Matthew Pollock with the Maryland Transit Administration says the agency can't commit to opening the Capital Crescent Trail early. [READ MORE](   Insight by Sonatype [Securing software through its entire lifecycle]( What agencies need are the proper controls to manage and secure their DevSecOps processes, especially as they use more open source software. 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