Moore, Cox face off in televised Md. debate - Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 13, 2022 [Web version](   [Maryland gubernatorial candidates face off, calling each other 'dangerous' and 'phony']( During a debate in Maryland's governor's race, Democrat Wes Moore described Republican candidate Dan Cox as “dangerous” for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election, while Cox said Moore was a “phony” in an hourlong showdown that included frequent attacks on credibility. [READ MORE](   [Phase 2 of The Wharf in DC officially opens]( D.C. celebrated the fifth anniversary and The Wharf's Phase 2 grand opening. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the new phase will help bring even more visitors to the city and put more money back into the hospitality, tourism and entertainment sectors. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Helping local SMBs thrive | Download the Small Business September ebook!]( For the first time, in 2022, WTOP hosted Small Business September. The month-long series of discussions provide a snapshot in time of our local business community. Discover insights to help steer your startup or business toward long-lasting success.   [3 out of jobs in wake of fight at Gaithersburg-Northwest high school football game]( MCPS said that the positions of the athletic specialist (also known as athletic director) at Gaithersburg High School, and the head and assistant football coaching positions at Northwest, had been “vacated,” as a result of a September brawl. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co. chairman calls for changes to notification process for arrested teachers]( The chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is urging Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera to make immediate changes to current procedures to ensure that school systems are notified when an employee is arrested. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [‘We're like a family': Emergency nurses describe the team at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center]( Being a helpful person has been a lifelong calling for Jhonni Jones. But nothing has been quite as rewarding as what she has experienced in the Fort Washington emergency department.   [2 arrested in theft of DC dogs, 2 puppies remain missing]( Two Northeast D.C. residents were charged with second-degree theft and animal cruelty following an joint investigation into the kidnapping of seven puppies. D.C. police and the Humane Rescue Alliance found and reunited five of the puppies with their mother and siblings, but two are still missing. [READ MORE](   [After scandals, Montgomery Co.'s entire Planning Board resigns]( Following scandals, the Montgomery County Council announced that it had accepted the resignations of the entire board. Less than a month ago, an inspector general report found that Chairman Casey Anderson had been keeping liquor in his office, and that he had shared drinks with employees at the board offices. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Ride On extRa - Celebrating Five Years of Speed, Efficiency, and Convenience]( Montgomery County's Ride On extRa limited-stop service is celebrating five years of helping riders get around Route 355 quickly and efficiently. The simple and convenient bus service is hailed for its speed and reliability. images in files   [Md., Va. rank high among most politically-engaged states]( Maryland and Virginia are near the top of a list of states with the most politically-active voters. Find out where they rank, and what state ranks at the bottom. [READ MORE](   [Chris Geldart, DC's deputy mayor for public safety, resigns]( D.C.'s embattled deputy mayor for public safety and justice is stepping down following allegations of assault and battery and questions about his residency in Virginia. Chris Geldart, 53, came under fire last week after being accused of assaulting another man in a Gold's Gym parking lot in Arlington. [READ MORE](   Insight by Boomi [Cloud Exchange 2022: Boomi's Joseph Flynn on taking cloud migration a bite at a time]( “Cloud first” doesn't have to mean “lift and shift.” We talk with Boomi Public Sector CTO Joseph Flynn to get a more practical migration take during the Federal News Network 2022 Cloud Exchange.   [Better baggage handling and terminal connections OK'd as part of major BWI contract]( The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $332.5 million contract that should bring significant improvements to some of BWI Marshall Airport's busiest terminals. The funding approved by the state will help improve baggage-handling systems in terminals A and B and improve connections between those two terminals. [READ MORE](   [Maryland voter guide 2022: How to vote and what's on the ballot]( On Election Day, voters in Maryland are set to decide on a new governor, a ballot measure to legalize marijuana and a slew of local races including some county executive contests in the D.C. area that could be close. Here's everything you need to know. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Adventist's growth is making a difference in Prince George's Co.]( In an effort to create an even greater impact across the community, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center has joined forces with local organizations including a nonprofit that works to attract investments and enhance the region.   [Metro's performance report: Ridership rising; crime, customer satisfaction slumping]( In the report, Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said the agency will focus on getting more reliable and frequent service in the future, and pointed to the new stations opening in the coming months. [READ MORE](   Insight by Veeam Government Solutions [How to achieve cyber resiliency - emphasis on cyber - to secure your data now]( Cyber resiliency? How's that different than resiliency? For starters, the focus becomes the agency's data, not merely continuity of operations. Why? 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