Prepare your rain gear for the next few days - Friday, April 28, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 28, 2023 [Web version](   [Heavy rain expected Friday, kicking off wet weekend in DC region]( Waves of rain are expected to pound the D.C. region over the next few days, as two separate storms could bring a total of two inches of rain. [READ MORE](   [‘Stop just reacting': How Montgomery Co. is responding to rise in school hate and bias incidents]( Superintendent Monifa McKnight strongly condemned a significant increase in hate and bias incidents that have been reported across Maryland's largest school system. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Burn care: What MedStar is doing to help patients recover mentally, physically]( The team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center equips burn patients with treatment plans, rehabilitation and emotional support, said Ron Lassiter, the director of the Burn Rehabilitation Therapy Department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.   [Contee says DC police chief job ‘weighs on me every day']( Speaking frankly and in personal terms, D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee addressed the public Thursday, explaining his decision to step down from the police department after more than 30 years on the force, including two years as chief. [READ MORE](   [Three found dead in Fairfax Co. home in apparent domestic shooting]( Police received a call from a housekeeper stating that she found three people dead in the basement. They have not been identified, and their relationship is still unclear. [READ MORE](   EXECUTIVE SURVEY - Maximus [Agencies want data that can lead to actionable intelligence]( Having data at your fingertips only matters if it's the right data at the right moment. In an exclusive Federal News Network survey, we ask feds about their agencies' efforts to turn data into actionable intelligence that can lead to better services.   [Commanders take CB Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 in NFL draft]( The Commanders selected the Mississippi State defensive back, filling a hefty need in the secondary with a lightweight defender with a knack for making plays. [READ MORE](   [One of the most notorious I-95 bottlenecks will soon get an extra lane]( Thursday marked the ribbon-cutting for the Interstate 95 Southbound Auxiliary Lane project, which converts a mile-and-a-half of the existing shoulder to a travel lane. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Emergency funds: How much you should save and how to get started]( Emergencies can happen at any time. You may need a new roof, to fix a broken refrigerator or make up for lost income. Making sure you have an emergency savings fund is vital to help you get through a season of tough financial times.   [In Prince George's Co., not a food fight - a fight over healthy foods]( Prince George's County leaders aren't arguing if the county should welcome healthy restaurants. But there is heated debate over offering incentives to them. [READ MORE](   [Why some families are calling for pedestrian safety upgrades near several Reston schools]( In a memo to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, school board member Melanie Meren said local and state agencies must ensure roadways are safe "so cars can't plow into pedestrians." [READ MORE](   INSIDER'S GUIDE - Carahsoft [Salesforce AppExchange]( In our new Federal News Network Insider's Guide, we share details for federal users about what the Salesforce AppExchange is, how it works and why it provides value to agencies by extending their investment in Salesforce.   [Should Black women screen for breast cancer earlier then suggested?]( “Maybe our guidelines we've had in the past are not equitable for all women.” A new study suggests Black women may need breast cancer screenings earlier than any other demographic. [READ MORE](   [‘Our leaders have failed us': Climate activists plan blockade at White House Correspondents' Dinner]( Youth-led demonstrators plan to form a blockade Saturday night around the dinner's venue at the Washington Hilton, as part of a push to end fossil fuel extraction on federal lands and waters. [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.   [Metro's board OKs plan for buses to add cameras to catch bus lane violators]( The transit agency believes the Clear Lanes Project will tackle congestion seen in bus lanes caused by other drivers not leaving the lanes clear for buses. [READ MORE](   [‘Ted Lasso' stars Cristo Fernandez and Kola Bokinni dish on roles as Dani Rojas and Isaac McAdoo]( WTOP's Jason Fraley catches up with a pair of "Ted Lasso" stars ahead of the Apple TV+ comedy series' final five episodes. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Ingram Micro and T-Mobile [How 5G can help agencies bridge legacy and modern technology capabilities securely]( What is the optimal future for your agency's network? How can you transform your experiences? What security factors should you implement to make convergence possible? 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