Washington Monument vandalized - Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 21, 2022 [Web version](   [Man arrested after vandalizing Washington Monument with graffiti]( It could take weeks before the red paint and graffiti can be fully cleaned from the Washington Monument. [READ MORE](   [MCPS superintendent to talk about security at sports events after brawl at high school game]( Superintendent Monifa McKnight will talk about increasing security at sporting events. The move follows a brawl at a high school football game five days ago. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Welcome to Small Business September!]( Throughout the month, WTOP is featuring leaders from businesses, nonprofits and other organizations to share tips, tactics and lessons learned with the goal of helping SMBs across the region launch, survive, grow and thrive. Keep coming back each week for more!   [Virginia Gov. Youngkin defends new transgender student guidelines]( "Parents must have a role in their children's lives and, as these important decisions are made, parents must be informed and included," said Gov. Glenn Youngkin. [READ MORE](   [Podcast: Praise, pushback from parents as Youngkin limits trans students' rights]( The DMV Download takes a closer look at how parents in Northern Virginia feel about the proposal to require kids to use programs and facilities that “match the sex they were assigned at birth.” [READ MORE](   Insight by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [Community impact: Adventist’s growth is making a difference in Prince George's Co.]( Hospital leaders have outlined a plan for the future that includes a larger, state-of-the-art hospital with a robust provider network and a long list of specialty services. This garrison of providers will be spread more evenly across a region where residents too often face a lack of options when it comes to their health.   [Bill would give DC more independence from Congress]( The measure would provide the biggest expansion of D.C. home rule in nearly 50 years. [READ MORE](   [New DC office to provide migrants with food, shelter, legal services]( “It's our responsibility as a sanctuary city, as a city that has always welcomed those cast off from somewhere else to greet every single person who arrives here with dignity, with a warm welcome and ultimately with the services they need to thrive." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Plan your next visit to the National Geographic Museum]( Embark on an unforgettable passage through Ancient Egypt to unmask the mystery behind the Golden King that captured the world's attention and renewed interest in the ancient Egyptian kingdom.   [Former state senator, Prince George's Co. council chair David Harrington dies at 68]( David Harrington had a long history of public service in Prince George's County and was a strong advocate for minority-owned businesses. [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co. confronts spike in carjacking and youth crime]( Ninety percent of the nearly 300 juvenile cases handled by the State's Attorney's Office involved first-time offenders. [READ MORE](   Insight by Leidos [Cloud Exchange 2022: Leidos' Kass Singh on reducing burdens, driving transformation in healthcare]( Service integration can help agencies understand if cloud services will improve healthcare delivery, says Leidos' Kass Singh. We sit down with her during the Federal News Network Cloud Exchange to understand the unique cloud challenges in healthcare.   [Metro trains to start test runs on new phase of Silver Line]( Drivers along the Dulles Toll Road past Reston may soon see a Metro train or two. While the trains will be stopping at six brand new Silver Line stations, riders won't be able to hop on. [READ MORE](   [E-scooter rules in Montgomery Co. establish age and parking requirements]( The e-scooter bill sets the minimum age to ride an electric scooter at 14. It also establishes a speed limit and new parking requirements. [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? 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