Prep for an upcoming icy commute - Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 13, 2022 [Web version](   [Major winter storm out west could bring ice to DC suburbs]( Be prepared. It looks like the Thursday morning's commute may include freezing rain. Expect a little ice on sidewalks. [READ MORE](   [From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild weather week]( While the D.C. area will see some icy conditions, the central part of the U.S. is seeing blizzard-like conditions. Some areas could see as much as 2 feet of snow. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [2 indicted, including former superintendent, in Loudoun Co. schools probe]( “One thing we feel is important to note is that over the last 14 months since our daughter was assaulted, not one member of the school board, LCPS administration, or even our local high school leadership has reached out to check on how she is doing." [READ MORE](   [Students with disabilities win dispute over masks in Va. public schools]( The students won the right to require mask-wearing by teachers and students to help protect their children against COVID-19. [READ MORE](   EVENT - Splunk [Observability, the Key to Delivering Highly Resilient Applications]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Tom Temin will discuss data and the concept of observability with agency and industry leaders.   [New push for I-95 Express Lanes to go in both directions in Va.]( "I have heard enough frustration, I've seen it enough for myself, that, you know, there's an appetite to have these lanes going in both directions, and, you know, really unlock a lot of the gridlock on 95," [READ MORE](   [Road closures, parking restrictions in DC for U.S. Africa Leaders Summit]( If you drive near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, here's a reminder that there are a lot of street closures with the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit running through Thursday. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Sailing into the holiday season in Frederick, MD]( Tucked away in the heart of Frederick, Maryland, you'll find one of the most unique winter light displays in the United States.   [New Montgomery Co. Public Schools app aims at mental health, crisis resources]( Users will have access to information from national crisis services and organizations, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network; and The Trevor Project. [READ MORE](   [Durant family donates $500K to Bowie State for new basketball court]( Wanda Durant, Kevin's mother, presented the $500,000 donation to the school where she remembers bringing him to play as a teen. The foundation, she said, has long planned to make a donation. [READ MORE](   EXECUTIVE BRIEFING - Leidos [Enabling intelligence work across classification levels]( As the Intelligence Community blends open source and public data with its own intel, balancing the use and development of AI tools to analyze data, and strategies for sharing data appropriately across classified teams, creates new challenges. Download this executive briefing to read more!   [Richmond removes its last city-owned Confederate monument]( Efforts to remove Gen. A.P. Hill's statue, which sat in the middle of a busy intersection near a school, were more complicated because the general's remains were interred beneath it about 25 years after his death at the end of the Civil War. [READ MORE](   [US scientists set to announce fusion energy breakthrough]( Proponents of fusion hope that it could one day produce nearly limitless, carbon-free energy, displacing fossil fuels and other traditional energy sources. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BCBS strives for better health outcomes through public health]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is working to improve public health overall by pinpointing where health disparities exist and which factors, such as social determinants of health, are driving those disparities.   [Molly Tuttle, Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, drops deluxe version of ‘Crooked Tree']( Molly Tuttle hoped that she'd compete for Best Bluegrass Album at the Grammys next February, but she had no idea that she'd also vie for the overall prize of Best New Artist. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Amazon [Amazon's second headquarters is opening next year. What benefits can the DMV expect?]( With the initial opening of HQ2 just months away now, WTOP talks with local civic leaders and with Amazon about community partnerships that aim to bolster jobs and equitable access to education and skills training across the DMV.   PARTNERSHIP [DC Area's Bowl Game Benefits Veterans]( The National Capital Region's college football bowl game takes place on Wednesday, December 28. The 2022 Military Bowl is presented by Peraton, benefiting the USO. Purchase your tickets today!   [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. 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