President Biden launches reelection bid to 'finish the job' - Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 25, 2023 [Web version](   [Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let's finish this job']( President Joe Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington will count for more than concerns over his age. [READ MORE](   [Review underway for DC 911's response to deadly car crash into Anacostia River]( The agency that oversees D.C.'s 911 dispatch system said it intends to look back at the response to the deadly car crash into the Anacostia River that happened last week. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? 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[READ MORE](   Insight by Salesforce [Three trends driving digital transformation, improving trust, transparency]( Mike Shortino, a principal digital strategist for federal civilian government at Salesforce, said by taking a platform approach to bring together data to make better decisions is leading to more trust and transparency in government.   [DC-area home prices have more than tripled since 2000]( D.C.-area home prices plunged 33% between 2007 and 2010, according to listing service Bright MLS, but that Great Recession setback has barely put a dent in long-term homes price inflation in the D.C. region. [READ MORE](   [Why a momma duck and her ducklings waddled through a Va. elementary school, again!]( For the second time in a year, a momma duck has given birth to ducklings in the courtyard of Ashburn Elementary School in Loudoun County. This time, the duck had 14 ducklings. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's CX Exchange]( Over two afternoons, April 26 and 27, we will explore the technology, policy and processes that underpin agency efforts to serve the public, businesses and the government's own workforce more effectively. | Register now!   [With virtual vet visits, checkup for your pet is just a whisker away]( Just as human clients have taken to telehealth for virtual doctor's visits, pet owners have scheduled virtual veterinarian checkups, all without having to leave their homes. [READ MORE](   [Community rallies after DC fire destroyed tour guide's home]( "I just was staring at my apartment building, getting burned to the ground essentially,” A Tour of Her Own founder Kaitlin Calogera said after her Petworth home caught fire in March. [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. During this exclusive webinar, moderator Tom Temin will discuss modernization strategies with agency and industry leaders.   [Protesters block DC's 3rd Street Tunnel in call for federal climate emergency]( On the heels of Earth Day, Declare Emergency returned this week for another round of protests aimed at pressing President Joe Biden to declare a national climate emergency [READ MORE](   [Flight delays may be unavoidable, but there are ways to reduce the risk]( There are several reasons why flights get delayed, including bad weather or other problems beyond the airline's control. Smart planning, however, can reduce the odds of your dream trip turning into a nightmare. 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