This Virginia nature preserve is enforcing rules before Memorial Day - Sunday, May 21, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 21, 2023 [Web version](   [Fairfax Co. Park Authority says this Va. nature preserve is ‘not the place' for bikinis or beer]( Leave the bikinis and beers at home when you visit Scott's Run Nature Preserve in McLean, Virginia. With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Fairfax County Park Authority is reminding visitors of a few important rules. [READ MORE](   [Dog receiving emergency care, 2 others killed in DC apartment fire]( DC Fire and EMS officials said a dog is receiving treatment at an emergency center after a Northwest apartment fire on Saturday that killed two other dogs. [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.   [Adelphi MS-13 member sentenced to prison for murders, racketeering conspiracy]( A Prince George's County man, who was a member of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), was sentenced to prison for his part in two murders and a broad racketeering conspiracy. [READ MORE](   [National Treasure wins Preakness hours after other horse is euthanized]( “This business is twists and turns, ups and downs,” said Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. “To win this - losing that horse today really hurt. It's been a very emotional day.” [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Pet Allergy Awareness]( Did you know itchy feet or recurrent ear infections in your pet could be a sign of allergies? If you're concerned your pet has allergies, get help!   [‘I call on you to serve': Gov. Moore highlights service to Baltimore in Coppin State commencement speech]( Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered his first commencement speech as state executive at Coppin State University's graduation ceremony on Friday, boasting about the “journalists, elected officials, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs” who graduated from the school. [READ MORE](   [Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson tells law students ‘Survivor' offers helpful lessons]( Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called herself a “Survivor superfan” on Saturday and offered the graduating class of American University's law school lessons from the reality TV show. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Managing multi cloud through the ‘by design' approach]( Kelsey Monaghan, the lead for federal strategic programs and partnerships for cloud and edge at Dell Technologies, said agencies need the ability to govern and provide workload flexibility across all individual cloud deployments to ensure consistency.   [Virginia ABC honors beverage lottery winners despite ‘statistically abnormal' results]( The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority said it will honor the results of its lottery drawing for four limited availability beverages last month, which revealed “statistically abnormal” results. [READ MORE](   [Ballot initiative may bring major changes to DC voting]( Voting could radically change in D.C. if a proposed ballot initiative for the 2024 general election is passed, implementing ranked choice voting and opening party primaries to independent voters. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton [Agencies look to ‘standard, repeatable' processes to adopt cloud tech]( Cloud-based software and applications are allowing organizations of all sorts to streamline their missions and generate insights from data. But federal agencies remain especially sensitive to security and other concerns around the cloud. Delie Minaie, vice president for civil sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, says “standard, repeatable” processes will be key as agencies continue to adopt cloud-based technologies.   [Corbin wins consecutive starts, Nationals beat Tigers 5-2, stop 4-game skid]( Patrick Corbin won consecutive starts for the first time since last summer and Lane Thomas had a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning that led the Washington Nationals over the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Saturday and stopped a four-game losing streak. [READ MORE](   [Chesapeake mansion, an architectural ‘milestone,' wants the nation to see it]( The National Register of Historic Places lists Whitehall as “a major milestone in American architectural history,” because of the scale and quality that predated Monticello. Now, the mansion could become a main attraction in the proposed Chesapeake National Recreation Area, according to lawmakers pushing for the federal designation. [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.   [Charles Co. patrol officers recover 3 stolen cars from group of juveniles, adults]( Patrol officers with the Charles County Sheriff's Office recovered three stolen cars on Tuesday during a series of events involving a woman who arrived in a stolen car to pick up four juveniles who had been arrested in connection to the theft of two other cars. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by The Clearing [What to consider when considering a workplace change]( “Before committing to a workplace change, leaders must determine a clear why for the shift,” said Nick Srebrow, a workplace expert and director at management consulting firm The Clearing. “Whether you are considering renovating existing space or moving your organization locally or across the country, be ready to make your case.”   PARTNERSHIP [Celebrate summer, June 24 & 25th at the Giant BBQ Battle!]( It's two days of great BBQ, amazing bands, microbrew tasting and much more!   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](