'The perks of sobriety': Students inspired to beat addiction at 1 Frederick high school - Thursday, May 11, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 11, 2023 [Web version](   [Unseen and unheard: Unique Maryland high school aims to help students beat addiction]( “We really try to create and cultivate that environment of they're not alone, and they have that direct support.” said Jessica Nicholson, the community relations director at Phoenix Recovery Academy in Frederick. [READ MORE](   [DC mayor aims to make it easier to detain repeat offenders charged with violent crime]( During a crime summit, Mayor Muriel Bowser took questions about her plans to introduce legislation to make it easier to hold people in jail before trial. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [VA and partners are trying to bring more Veterans into the fold as PACT Act expands benefits]( Over the next 10 years, the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) expects millions of veterans will be eligible for VA benefits as part of the PACT Act.   [DC-area advocates express concerns over ending of Title 42 migrant policy]( "The problem is that we are seeing an increase of immigrants coming to the area that are not prepared to live independently." The D.C. Office of Migrant Services recently said it had no more room to house families. [READ MORE](   [What the end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration means for Montgomery Co. residents on Medicaid]( According to Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 210,000 residents are on Medicaid, and about 50% have been auto-renewed. But as many as 17,000 may lose their Medicaid benefits. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Maximus [CX Exchange 2023: Maximus' MaryAnn Monroe on why good employee CX starts before Day 1]( When it comes to employee customer experience, it's critical to take a lifecycle approach, says Maximus' MaryAnn Monroe. From before day one to their last day, “everything that happens in between is that employee's experience with a company or agency.”   [Va. Attorney General Miyares defends staying out of abortion pill case]( In an interview with The Associated Press, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said he opted not to support the lawsuit because he had concerns about whether the plaintiffs in the case had standing to sue. [READ MORE](   [Friendship bracelets, Tay-gating: Inside Taylor Swift fans' plans ahead of her closest concert to DC]( D.C.-area Taylor Swift fans are heading to Philadelphia this weekend to see the closest performance of The Era's Tour to D.C. region. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Building a more inclusive STEM pipeline with Melwood's Camp Accomplish]( This year, CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms worldwide, is powering Camp Accomplish's first science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specialty camp, which will be offered July 31 to Aug. 4.   [Nearly 9K people experiencing homelessness in DC region, report finds]( Living in shelters, on the streets or in parks, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the D.C. region has increased this year compared to last. [READ MORE](   [Progressive groups put pressure on Prince George's Co. over budget]( Demonstrators called for Prince George's County leadership to include rental support, a guaranteed income pilot program, and other assistance for seniors in the proposed budget. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Cyxtera [Agencies shifting into optimized ‘Cloud Choice' era of modernization]( Brad Scyrkels, Cyxtera's public sector vice president and general manager, said government customers are looking for cloud choice, after following the Office of Management and Budget's Cloud First and Cloud Smart strategies.   [Iconic equipment and decor from Tastee Diner are being auctioned off]( Want a memento from an iconic local diner? You'll have your chance to get equipment and decorations from the Tastee Diner in Silver Spring during an online auction this month. [READ MORE](   [DC-area community gardens: The do's, don'ts, the good and the concerns]( For those in Virginia, Maryland and across the District, there are several ways to foster a green thumb, thanks to community gardens. [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.   [Pedestrian bridge linking Crystal City and Reagan National Airport set to move forward]( Arlington County is set to endorse a plan for a pedestrian bridge that would create a direct five-minute walk between a future VRE station in Crystal City and Ronald Reagan National Airport. [READ MORE](   [Cherish the final summer at Union Market Drive-In before condos take over parking lot]( "It's a great time, and it's a great way to spend a Friday night under the stars watching fantastic movies." The Drive-In at Union Market is screening a film every other week until July. 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