"Saving" baby deer will soon be illegal in one Va. county - Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 23, 2023 [Web version](   [Fairfax County wants you to leave baby deer alone]( With the fawning season underway, wildlife officials in Fairfax County want to discourage deer rehabilitation. In part because trying to help the deer may put you and the fawn at risk. [READ MORE](   [How kids can learn to swim, or become a lifeguard for free in Prince George's Co.]( The Aquatics for All scholarship competition is meant to increase access to swim camps for those first timers between 6 and 12 years of age or potential junior lifeguards between 11 and 14. [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.   [Where April 2023 ranks among warmest, driest for DC]( D.C.-area residents suffering from severe allergies finally got a break from the prolonged dry, warm weather, but the damage has already been done this month. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. briefly hit by tornado amid high winds, heavy downpours in DC area]( Thunderstorms hit the D.C. region on Saturday afternoon, but the skies were dry by sunset. [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.   [1 dead, 5 displaced in Northeast DC apartment fire]( A fire in a Northeast Saturday morning has left one man dead and five people without a home, according to the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department. [READ MORE](   [Man found shot dead in Southeast DC, police say]( D.C. homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Southeast on Friday, according to a release. [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.   [Prince George's Co. dance studio owner encourages ‘dance therapy' for mental health]( Grace Johnson says her studio, Neema Dance Collective, is a place for dance therapy, where students can learn to build confidence and understand their emotions. [READ MORE](   [Va., Md. offer second dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk individuals]( Health departments for both Virginia and Maryland have announced that they will now offer an additional dose of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for individuals at a higher risk of severe illness, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. [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.   [Rainstorm dampens National Cannabis Festival]( A mid-afternoon rain storm sent thousands of people scurrying from the 7th annual National Cannabis Festival in the Fields at RFK Stadium. [READ MORE](   [Ocean City teams up with nonprofit to become first zero waste resort town in US]( City officials announced the partnership with Go Green OC on Thursday, saying the two entities' work will involve creating the Eastern Shore's largest compost operation. [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.   [Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from Sudan]( U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation of the American embassy in warring Sudan on Sunday, sweeping in and out of the capital, Khartoum, with helicopters on the ground for less than an hour. No shots were fired and no major casualties were reported. [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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