'Putting on a gorgeous show': Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom - Friday, March 24, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 24, 2023 [Web version](   [Peak bloom is here: DC cherry trees reach final bloom stage]( The area around the Tidal Basin has already been swarmed with crowds, and visitors are urged to take walk, bike or take Metro to cut back on traffic. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co. releases bodycam footage of fatal police shooting; 1 officer fired]( One of the officers has been fired, and the fatal shooting remains the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, Fairfax County's Chief of Police Kevin Davis said during a news conference. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Afraid of the dentist? Consider sedation dentistry]( Dental phobia and anxiety don't mean you have to suffer from poor oral health. We talk with the team from NOVA Dental Anesthesia to learn how sedation dentistry can help patients successfully manage their fears.   [Capital One Arena beefs up security as DC struggles with police staffing]( Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis is hiring more D.C. police officers to bulk up security around Capital One Arena on game days. [READ MORE](   [Audit report calls for more transparency from DC's troubled 911 call center]( D.C.'s 911 call center needs to be more transparent, particularly in incidents during which mistakes were made, auditor Kathy Patterson said Thursday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Launch Darkly [NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure]( NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure   [‘A step ahead': DC students graduate from special Trinity Washington University program]( The Trinity-Coolidge High School Early College Program is an initiative designed to develop academic plans for each student and assist them in successfully completing their degrees. [READ MORE](   [Could the DC region catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights?]( A strong geomagnetic storm that could produce an aurora over parts of the country is currently underway. So what are the D.C. region's chances of capturing a glimpse of the natural lights display? [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [When to pay your tax debt with a personal loan]( Tax season is here, so you may want to figure out if a personal loan is a good option to help you pay your tax bill.   [How a Fairfax Co. elementary school is teaching parents to support their students]( At one Fairfax County elementary school, parents are the ones in class to learn how to best support their students. [READ MORE](   [Maryland police: Driver veered into a work zone, killing 6]( New details are emerging about a midweek crash along the Baltimore beltway that left six construction workers dead after a driver lost control of her car and it careened into a work zone, according to Maryland State Police. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MCDOT [Ride On - A look back at 48 years of innovation]( For the past 48 years, Ride On has been at the forefront of transit growth and opportunity in Montgomery County. The bus service has continued to learn and adapt to the growing needs of the community, economy, and environment. To fully grasp where Ride On is headed, it's worth looking at where it has been.   [Montgomery Co. schools continue efforts to combat fentanyl use]( So far this year, five Montgomery County students have died of overdoses. Thus, there's a concerning shift in how young people are coming into contact with fentanyl, according to school officials. [READ MORE](   [Tastee Diner closes, but dining car to stay]( Fans of Silver Spring's Tastee Diner were surprised by its abrupt closing on Wednesday, but it has a future despite the site being bought by a developer with plans for a new residential building. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Advancements in chemotherapy, immunotherapy can help patients' outcomes]( Chemotherapy is a well-known and effective treatment for fighting cancer. Advancements in chemotherapy, as well as a better understanding of how to incorporate other treatments alongside it, can help give cancer patients better outcomes.   [Review: Two women crime reporters track a serial killer in Hulu original film ‘The Boston Strangler']( WTOP's Jason Fraley says true crime fans may enjoy "The Boston Strangler" on Hulu, which examines the famous case from the perspective of two women reporters who covered it. Regular folks, meanwhile, may find it less compelling. [READ MORE](   [DC Sports Huddle: Cooley-high expectations at Georgetown and the reality of a new Commanders owner]( The WTOP Sports team discusses the Ed Cooley hire at Georgetown, how far Maryland can advance in the women's bracket and one undervalued aspect of a new Commanders owner. [READ MORE](   EVENT - Sumo Logic [Ask the CIO: National Cancer Institute]( In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, Jason Miller and his guests Jeff Shilling of the National Cancer Institute and George Gerchow of Sumo Logic will dive into how data management and cloud are driving IT modernization strategy at the National Cancer Institute.   PARTNERSHIP [Feeling lucky? Download the WTOP App and register for WTOP's App Madness campaign for your chance to win $1,000!]( Register today for your chance to win! 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