April showers (and storms) to close the month - Sunday, April 30, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 30, 2023 [Web version](   [Sunday brings heavy showers, possibility for flooding in the DC area]( Increased clouds bring lower temperatures and a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [U.Md. IT employee arrested on child pornography charges]( A Howard County man employed by the University of Maryland's information technology department was arrested Thursday on multiple child pornography charges, according to police. [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.   [Party at Petworth: Annual PorchFest features free music in NW]( After being postponed for a week, the skies finally parted for porch goers in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest D.C., who casually sipped and listened to the sounds of their favorite local bands jamming out Saturday afternoon. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. creates budget with teachers union to increase wages]( Montgomery County Public Schools reached a tentative agreement with the Montgomery County Education Association on Friday that would increase teachers' salaries over the next two years. [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.   [8-year-old girl struck, killed in Woodbridge crash]( Prince William County police have identified the child killed in a collision as an 8-year-old girl from Woodbridge. [READ MORE](   [Contee successor should ‘get to the root of the problem,' says DC community organizer]( Contee was officially confirmed as Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department in May 2021, after more than three decades of rising through the MPD's ranks. [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.   [Va. receives nearly $140 million from major tobacco companies]( The payment is part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, which the Commonwealth has received $3.2 billion in payments from since 1998. [READ MORE](   [2 Californians arrested for conspiring to sell fentanyl in DC]( Three other members of the fentanyl distribution conspiracy were arrested earlier this year. Hector David Valdez, 25, of Los Angeles, California, was arrested in California on Feb. 24. Valdez is currently being transferred to D.C. for prosecution. [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.   [7 residents displaced by townhouse fire in Woodbridge]( Two townhouses in Woodbridge were damaged before firefighters put out a destructive fire early Saturday morning, according to Prince William County Fire and Rescue. [READ MORE](   [Woodbridge resident arrested on attempted murder, arson charges]( Prince William County Fire and Rescue services have charged a woman with arson and attempted murder after officials say she intentionally set fire to her Woodbridge residence with a person inside. [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.   [Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism]( There will still be plenty of laughs, but the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner on Saturday also plans to take on the serious and solemn role of journalism in a democracy. [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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