'A measure of safety and security' coming to Prince William County schools - Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 04, 2023 [Web version](   [Prince William Co. approves plan to install weapon detection screeners in middle, high schools]( The Prince William County School Board unanimously voted to approve the plan Wednesday. The county plans to use the equipment over the next four years, which it anticipates will cost about $10.7 million. [READ MORE](   [Montana politician's girlfriend thwarts ‘swatting' attempt at Maryland home]( Montgomery County police confirmed that they got a call for the SWAT team to respond to the home of Erin Reed, who is in a relationship with politician Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first transgender lawmaker. [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? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [Go fly a kite: Japanese kite master on what makes a good-flying kite]( In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WTOP is spotlighting the work of a professional kite-maker and the artistry and importance of kite-making and kite-flying in many Asian cultures. [READ MORE](   [Culture on display: Dozens of embassies to open their doors to visitors this weekend]( Over 60 embassies in D.C. will welcome visitors inside during this weekend's annual Passport DC Around the World Embassy Tour, allowing participants to learn about cultural traditions through food, fashion, art and music. [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.   [3 board school bus, try to shoot student in Prince George's County]( A student on a Prince George's County school bus was reportedly attacked on Monday afternoon by three people who boarded the bus. [READ MORE](   [Arlington Co. offering free Narcan training to community]( “If we can save one life from each training we offer, we're doing our job.” Arlington County is noticing a decrease in overdoses, partly due to free Narcan training being offered to the public. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in behavioral health]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is delivering millions of dollars to community-based organizations in an effort to add money and resources to the fight against a behavioral health crisis that was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.   [Making it clear: Maryland's governor signs bill that would help prevent fraudulent sign language interpreters]( On National Sign Language Interpreter Day, Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill establishing a licensing and regulatory system for sign language interpreters in Maryland into law. [READ MORE](   [Neighbors argue over sidewalks in quiet Montgomery Co. community]( Construction of new sidewalks in parts of the Rock Creek Manor neighborhood was scheduled to begin May 8, but residents were told last week that the project would be delayed. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Granicus [CX Exchange 2023: Granicus' Charlotte Lee on 3 ways to enhance customer experience through active communications]( By inserting more data-driven and personalized communications into service interactions, agencies will gain trust among their constituents and also drive desired behaviors, Granicus' Charlotte Lee shares with The Federal Drive's Tom Temin.   [What are 10 popular diet options for better heart health?]( The American Heart Association did a ranking on the 10 most popular diets for heart health, and found that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH diet was ranked No. 1. [READ MORE](   [Loneliness is a ‘huge public health crisis' for seniors. Here's how one DC group is helping]( “Millions of people in America are struggling in the shadows, and that's not right," said Denise Snyder of D.C. Villages, a network of nonprofit groups that arranges services and activities. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Does your small business have a legal gap?]( Vennard Wright, CEO of Wave Welcome, a Black-owned small business in Oxon Hill shares that it's easy for a startup CEO - who wears many hats daily on the job - “to skate by longer than you should.” Read how that's changed for Wright.   [Flying high: FAA to add new, faster routes along East Coast, dozens out of DC area]( The Federal Aviation Administration is adding 169 new, faster routes along the East Coast, several out of the D.C. area, ahead of the summer travel season. [READ MORE](   [Ana Walshe, whose husband is accused of killing her, had an affair before she went missing, court documents show]( The man involved in the affair told investigators he had been dating Ana Walshe for several months and shared they also spent Christmas Eve together. 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