Planning for summer travel? Think smarter, spend less - Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 29, 2023 [Web version](   [Plan to travel this summer? Travel experts recommend less popular destinations]( If you're planning on getting away this summer, but don't want to deal with hefty prices or crowded beaches, think smarter and spend less with some less popular yet equally fun destinations. [READ MORE](   [6 DC firefighters put on leave, man arrested after brawl caught on camera]( Six D.C. firefighters are on administrative leave and a man was arrested after they got into a physical fight on Tuesday night. [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.   [Howard University's chess club makes a comeback]( HBCU Howard University has brought new life and talent to a chess club that's been around at the school since the 1900s. [READ MORE](   [Virginia NAACP calls for chief DEI officer to resign after ‘reckless' speech to VMI faculty]( Local groups are calling for the resignation of Virginia's Chief Officer of Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion after his recent remarks calling the initiative “dead” in a speech at the Virginia Military Institute. [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.   [‘The Tower Road Bus' documentary explores integration of Prince George's Co. schools]( The new documentary “The Tower Road Bus,” which has already won a handful of awards, chronicles how Prince George's County schools in Maryland delayed implementing the Brown v. Board of Education decision until a federal court forced the issue in 1972. [READ MORE](   [Black bear spotted inside the Beltway]( At least two sightings of possibly the same black bear in Montgomery County, Maryland, have neighbors on alert. [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.   [‘Razz (The) Documentary': Revered DC band, from ‘explosive' to fizzle]( On Saturday, two filmmakers will screen an extended director's cut of “Razz (The) Documentary," about Razz, a local 1980s punk and new wave band, at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. [READ MORE](   [Own a car in Maryland? Here's how you can help grow trees across the state]( A pair of state agencies are teaming up to offer vehicle owners a new way to fund efforts toward planting native trees on public lands, schools and community spaces across Maryland. [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.   [Developer making over Burtonsville Crossing is lining up tenants]( Developer EDENS, now redeveloping its Burtonsville Crossing retail center in Montgomery County, Maryland, continues to line up new tenants. [READ MORE](   [Commanders take DB Martin, C Stromberg on day 2 of NFL draft]( On Day 2 of the NFL draft, the Washington Commanders took Arkansas center Ricky Stromberg and Illinois defensive back Quan Martin. [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.   [Which diet is best for your heart health?]( The American Heart Association has ranked a special, popular and heart healthy diet No. 1 out of 10 with a perfect score of 100. [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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