Maryland's AG gains 'new tool' to battle discrimination - Monday, April 17, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 17, 2023 [Web version](   [‘We're watching': Md. Attorney General warns landlords against using discriminatory practices]( Gov. Wes Moore is expected to sign the Civil Rights Enforcement bill (SB 540) that gives Maryland's top prosecutor the power to protect residents from civil rights violations. [READ MORE](   [Alexandria City Council allows abortion providers to open in more spaces]( A zoning amendment passed by the Alexandria City Council will now allow abortion providers to open up shop in commercial and mixed-use areas. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Employees in Montgomery County now have even more reason to use public transportation to get to work]( FareShare, a program offered by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, is giving Montgomery County employees even more reason to use public transportation to get to and from work.   [9-year-old girl found shot in the back in Southeast DC]( “It's disheartening.” D.C. police said that the girl was shot while sitting in the back of a car on Shippen Lane at around 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. [READ MORE](   [Northern Virginia losing some of its economic ‘mojo,' analyst says]( While the Northern Virginia economy is resilient and the unemployment rate is low, a professor from George Mason University said there are headwinds. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Veritas Technologies and Microsoft Federal [DoD Cloud Exchange 2023: Veritas' Mike Malaret and Microsoft Federal's Vishal Amin on cloud resiliency]( In a conversation with Federal News Network's Jason Miller, technology leaders from Veritas Technologies and Microsoft Federal highlight the security benefits of hybrid cloud and meeting DoD's data sharing needs at Impact Level 5 and 6.   [What's open, closed in DC area for Emancipation Day]( D.C. Emancipation Day is commemorated every April 16, which fell on a Sunday. Most city government agencies are observing the holiday on Monday, April 17 this year. [READ MORE](   [Nationals Notebook: Power outage threatens to short-circuit season]( The Washington Nationals avoided a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians by rallying past on Sunday 7-6, thanks to a late-inning surge. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [From clinic to community health provider: Behind the scenes at Whitman-Walker]( Whitman-Walker has played a vital role in the health and wellness of our region for 50 years. We talk with CEO of the health center Naseema Shafi to learn more about what's next for this non-profit's future growth and service to community.   [DC mental health fair stresses counseling for all]( The Onyx Therapy Group Mental Health Fair threw its second annual festival at the Union Market's Auto Shop venue to connect the Black community to mental health services. [READ MORE](   [Day of Second Chances Job Fair comes to DC this week]( The Better Together nonprofit is working with D.C.'s Anacostia River Church to connect employers with job seekers facing barriers due to past incarceration, lack of transportation, and childcare or homelessness. [READ MORE](   EBOOK | Carahsoft [How to achieve your agency's CX goals]( It's hard to go a day without hearing someone in government bring up customer experience. It makes sense given agencies provide services 24/7. Our new ebook offers tactics from 11 federal leaders and five industry experts to help improve CX right now.   [Car Review: Aston Martin's DBX 707 is an ultra-sporty, high performance, high-priced SUV]( Aston Martin is renowned for racing and iconic cars with breathtaking looks and performance. So its DBX 707 isn't just a plain SUV. Instead, it is exotic with the performance to match. [READ MORE](   [MGM National Harbor welcomes Bill Maher, who predicts outcome of 2024 presidential election]( New rule: When Bill Maher performs in your town, you have to buy a ticket. The prolific political comedian performs live at MGM National Harbor in Maryland this Saturday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Heartworm disease: Protecting your pet’s heart]( April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about this disease and take steps to protect your pets.   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]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [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.](