Prepare for a 'manageably hot' Friday - Friday, April 21, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 21, 2023 [Web version](   [Friday's weather could break DC-area springtime records]( Friday's weather may break record highs in the D.C. region, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees by the middle of the day. [READ MORE](   [3 dead after car plunges into river below Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge]( D.C. rescue officials recovered the car from the Anacostia River early Friday morning. Two women and a man are confirmed dead. [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.   [Details emerge on why Loudoun Co. schools spokesman was charged with lying under oath]( According to court filings, Wayde Byard perjured himself in claiming he didn't know about a second sexual assault that had taken place by the same student in two of the county's schools. [READ MORE](   [After delay and controversy, new history standards approved for Virginia students]( It took the board several months to make amendments following intense, public criticism that the standards were being politicized by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration and conservative-leaning groups. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by EY [Rigid, linear supply chains must be a thing of the past for agencies]( Retired Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, executive director of EY, said agencies must strive for end-to-end visibility as part of becoming more predictive in managing their supply chains.   [Parents urged to have open dialogue after TikTok ‘Benadryl challenge' turns deadly]( After an Ohio teen died after overdosing in a dangerous online challenge, a teen mental health expert is urging parents to sit down with their kids and open dialogue about other Internet challenges. [READ MORE](   [Three leaves, let it be: DC area doctors say poison ivy is creeping in early]( Whether you're tending to your garden or sending the kids outside to play, a D.C.-area doctor says you should be on the lookout for poison ivy this year. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Help is available for Prince George's Co. businesses impacted by Purple Line construction]( “We're trying to stay open. Hopefully, they finish soon.” About 130 businesses have received grants to help them deal with disruptive constructive work related to the future light rail line. [READ MORE](   [DC and Maryland officials urge massive recall of theft-prone Hyundai, Kia vehicles]( The request came in a letter from 18 state attorneys general to the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection [Small changes can have a big impact on food waste in Montgomery County]( There are many ways to reduce food waste including planning and organizing meals ahead of going grocery shopping to save time, waste less food and eat healthier. Here are some manageable tips to help reduce wasted food.   [Md. couple recounts reimbursement struggle with Southwest Airlines after December debacle]( A Maryland couple's trouble with Southwest Airlines has caught the attention of a local representative who helped them get their money back after a canceled holiday flight. [READ MORE](   [Massive cat weighing over 40 pounds adopted in Virginia]( The fluffy white cat with gray spots and a gray tail had been looking for a new owner who could help maintain his special diet and get him to a healthy weight, the Richmond Animal Care and Control shelter said. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [ABCs of Healthcare: The differences between types of healthcare providers]( MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Dubin breaks it down so that patients can understand both the different positions and how they all work collaboratively to put patient care first.   [Samara Weaving shares how the son of a slave rose to rival Mozart and wow Marie Antoinette in ‘Chevalier']( Southern Australian actress Samara Weaving joins WTOP's Jason Fraley to talk about her role as the love interest in the period drama "Chevalier," in theaters this week. [READ MORE](   [Player of the Week: Clarke County's Christopher LeBlanc]( The senior earned six varsity letters in two sports at Clarke County, four in soccer and two in football, while maintaining a 3.889 GPA. [READ MORE](   EVENT - REI Systems [Making Government More Efficient Through Modernization]( Modernization has gone from an event to a continuous process as federal agencies work to improve customer experience, employee experience and mission efficiency. 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