GMU's selection of Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker draws criticism from some students - Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 25, 2023 [Web version](   [George Mason University students petition against Youngkin as commencement speaker]( George Mason University students are petitioning against the college's decision to host Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin as the graduation commencement speaker in May. [READ MORE](   [Where's the warmth in DC? Saturday's highs to come at unusual time of day]( A modest high pressure pushed from central Canada into the Northeast on Friday. This allowed what meteorologists coin a “backdoor cold front” to ease southeast along Interstate 95 in New England into the D.C. region. [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.   [After 40 years at NBC Washington, Pat Lawson Muse signs off with final newscast]( Longtime NBC Washington anchor Pat Lawson Muse delivered her final broadcast at News4 on Friday, putting the exclamation point on a 40-plus-year career with the station. [READ MORE](   [DC man sentenced to 27 years in prison for killing girlfriend]( A D.C. man convicted of killing his girlfriend while her 7-year-old son slept nearby was sentenced on Friday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Launch Darkly [NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure]( NSF supporting internal culture of innovation with infrastructure   [Traffic adjustments in downtown DC to aid cherry blossom visitors]( The National Park Service announced there will be traffic changes in downtown D.C. this weekend to help cherry blossom visitors. [READ MORE](   [Reston man accused of helping scam $1M in an email scheme]( A man from Reston is accused of helping scam more than a million dollars from businesses across the country using hacked or fraudulent emails. [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.   [PHOTOS: What's new at Nationals Park for 2023 season]( The Washington Nationals open their season on Thursday, March 30, and fans should expect to see plenty of new changes inside the ballpark. [READ MORE](   [March Madness: Terrapins get re-match with Notre Dame Saturday]( Second-seeded Maryland (27-6) faces No. 3 seed Notre Dame (27-5) in the other regional semifinal contest. The winners play Monday night for a trip to the Final Four in Dallas. [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.   [Arlington Co. to condemn former Key Bridge Marriott hotel]( Arlington County officials announced Friday they would be condemning the former Key Bridge Marriott hotel, saying it is "unsafe and unfit for habitation." [READ MORE](   [Report: No turbulence during business jet flight that killed Md. woman]( Investigators said that a Maryland passenger on a business jet was fatally injured in early March when the aircraft violently bucked up and down after pilots disconnected a system used to stabilize the plane. [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.   [Montgomery Co. high school cracks down on off-campus lunch policy citing ‘safety concerns']( The principal of Quince Orchard High School in Montgomery County announced a change to the school's off-campus lunch policy, citing safety concerns after a student was recently found suffering from an apparent overdose near the school. 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