Rain makes its wet return to DC region - Thursday, June 22, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 22, 2023 [Web version](   [Rainy conditions continue as DC area battles historically dry conditions]( Despite the welcome rain, the D.C. area remains under a moderate drought. Rainfall deficits for the year are over eight inches. [READ MORE](   [NTSB details unresponsive jet's fatal flight over DC region]( Investigators are considering whether the plane's occupants died as a result of a catastrophic event with its oxygen or pressurization system. [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.   [Bowser says she's ‘devastated' by harassment allegations against former chief of staff]( The mayor's administration plans to work with the D.C. Council, which provides oversight as the investigation continues. Bowser thanked the witnesses and the complainants for their "bravery in coming forward and being candid." [READ MORE](   [Nearly 40% of Marylanders can't afford basic needs, study finds]( Many Marylanders are struggling to support their families and a new study looked at just how widespread the problem is across the state. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Burn care: What MedStar is doing to help patients recover mentally, physically]( Burn injuries can be both physically and psychologically challenging - putting burn survivors on a challenging path to recovery that includes hurdles for both the body and mind. 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.   [DC students get ready for summer as Thursday marks last school day]( “This has been an incredibly important school year for our students to catch up on all the learning and socialization that they missed during the pandemic.” [READ MORE](   [Space weather is about to intensify - and sun block won't help you]( As the weather on Earth is getting increasingly problematic, the weather in outer space is slated to start causing problems, too. It all starts at the Sun, and all the sunblock in the world won't help. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [What to expect if your pet visits the emergency room]( A pet emergency can be a scary experience. To help prepare pet parents for the possible event, here's what to expect and how your local emergency room veterinarians will care for your furry friend.   [Oil, sweat and sunscreen - how to keep your skin healthy starting this Acne Awareness Month]( Summer is here and so are your chances of dealing with acne. But there are ways to make sure your skin stays healthy. [READ MORE](   [‘My heart was in my stomach': Arlington woman jumps out of Lyft after driver heads away from destination]( An Arlington woman thought she was about to be kidnapped during a Lyft ride that she called one of the most terrifying experiences of her life. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Shulman Rogers [As IRS ramps up taxpayer scrutiny, these 5 tips can help you avoid an audit]( While the IRS plans to increase efforts to identify tax fraud and underpayments by people and businesses bringing in more than $400,000 annually, Shulman Rogers tax lawyer Nancy Ortmeyer Kuhn points out the agency won't be reducing audits of those making less.   [Replacing bullets with beanbags: Fairfax Co. officers now carry ‘less lethal' option in addition to handguns]( Deputy Chief Brooke Wright says the shotgun was vital when the county was more rural. However, it is rarely used now with traditional ammunition in the much more urban county because shotgun rounds spread when fired. [READ MORE](   [Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, sources say]( Porzingis' departure completes a swift breakup of Washington's core after the Wizards agreed to trade Bradley Beal to Phoenix, and Kyle Kuzma declined his option. [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.   [Frederick Jazz Fest brings live music to beautiful park, former burned-down building]( "All of the venues are within walking distance, so we've centered the festival in historic downtown Frederick." The seventh annual Frederick Jazz Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Ingram Micro and Dell Technologies [Government's early adoption of AI/ML has prepared it to scale the technology, experts say]( Look to the NASA Mars rovers, years ahead of others in embracing artificial intelligence, says Ingram Micro's Tony Celeste. 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