From plane tangled in transmission tower to 911: 'Please hurry' - Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 29, 2022 [Web version](   [Pilot worried plane that hit Md. power lines would flip out of transmission tower]( The pilot of the plane that struck a power transmission tower calmly tells 911 what happened, but worried that the plane would not stay in place. [READ MORE](   [Plane crash renews Montgomery Co. residents' call for airpark safety]( Along with safety issues, residents near the Montgomery County Airpark are concerned about noise and exposure to lead through aviation fuel. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Get on TOP of Your Health]( WTOP's "Get on TOP of Your Health" series will feature local health care experts and thought leaders from across the DMV, serving up education, awareness, tips and more to help people proactively live healthier. Contact us to join the conversation!   [Virginia Rep. McEachin dies at 61 after cancer battle]( Rep. Don McEachin never lost his focus on social and environmental justice, congressional colleagues say. [READ MORE](   [What concerns Montgomery Co. Council ahead of Md. General Assembly session in January?]( With inflation affecting the costs of everything, Montgomery County Council members have concerns about the funding of county projects. [READ MORE](   EVENT - LexisNexis [Navigating Change and Driving Innovation Through Process, Automation and Technology]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss management strategies driving workplace evolution with agency and industry leaders.   [‘A mess': Audit finds repair agency for DC needs supervision, oversight, transparency]( A lot of money is being wasted by the Department of General Services, an audit finds. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson says work orders are a mess. [READ MORE](   [DC awards millions in grants to after-school programs]( A combined $16.4 million will go to 113 groups to help about 15,000 school-age kids. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Optimize Sage Intacct, Costpoint, or Unanet with Cordia]( If you're struggling to work with your out-of-the-box accounting software or are looking to implement Intacct, Costpoint, or Unanet, our accounting and tech experts will deliver hassle-free services. Find out why clients love us. You will too!   [Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike]( "Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy,” President Joe Biden said. “Without freight rail, many U.S. industries would shut down.” [READ MORE](   [High court to hear arguments over Biden's deportation policy]( The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk. [READ MORE](   EVENT - Rubrik [Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture Framework]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss zero trust in 2023 and beyond with agency and industry leaders.   [Where to get the biggest bang for your grocery buck in the DC area]( Secret shoppers went to dozens of area grocery stores to buy 154 common items and evaluate prices. Here's what they found. [READ MORE](   [Reston firm warns about a texting scam called ‘Pig Butchering']( The text messaging scam is based on the idea of "fattening up the target, building trust with them, and then taking advantage of them and slaughtering the pig." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Commemorate Black Catholic History Month with The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.]( On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the US designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. Learn more now through The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.   [Tips to prevent holiday-related back pain and strain]( Holiday routines only add to opportunities for people to throw out their backs. Here are some tips for avoiding a mishap. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Shulman Rogers [5Qs with Shulman Roger's Michael Lichtenstein: Business bankruptcy's recovery goals explained]( Seasoned bankruptcy lawyer Michael Lichtenstein of Shulman Rogers shares advice and insights to help business owners better understand bankruptcy, what to expect, the legal ramifications and potential pitfalls.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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.](