The fireworks effect - Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 05, 2023 [Web version](   [Lingering fireworks smoke triggers air quality alerts for DC region]( Some areas in the D.C. region are under a “Code Orange” alert, meaning the air remains unhealthy for people in sensitive groups, such as those with heart or lung disease, kids and older adults. [READ MORE](   [9 shot, including 2 children, in Northeast DC during July Fourth celebration]( Amid Fourth of July celebrations, a series of shootings took place in the District, including one incident where nine people were shot in Northeast early Wednesday. [READ MORE](   [The ‘islands of disadvantage' in Northern Virginia where people are more likely to die early]( The chances of living a long life in affluent Northern Virginia varies widely by race, ethnicity and even neighborhood, according to a new study from the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University. [READ MORE](   [Cocaine found inside White House, sources say]( The White House was briefly evacuated Sunday evening while President Joe Biden was at Camp David after the Secret Service discovered suspicious powder in a common area of the West Wing. [READ MORE](   [DC area welcomes thousands for Fourth of July celebrations]( Despite sweltering heat and the possibility of storms, thousands of people around the D.C. region packed streets for parades and flocked to the National Mall to celebrate the holiday. [READ MORE](   [Maryland school systems were asked how they would meet student mental health needs. Here's what they said]( As part of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reform plan, state school systems must outline how they will fulfill the state's goal of providing resources for all students to be successful. [READ MORE](   [DC program provides free summer meals to students]( Education officials in D.C. say they don't expect hunger to have any days off this summer - students will have access to free meals at over 100 sites while school is out. [READ MORE](   [2 French bulldogs stolen at gunpoint, DC police say]( D.C. police said it happened early Monday morning as the two dogs were being walked along V Street in Southwest D.C. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun and assaulted the victim before snatching the dogs. [READ MORE](   [40 years ago: The Beach Boys' Fourth of July concert on the National Mall was canceled]( Former Interior Secretary James Watt claimed the Beach Boys were banned from performing at the 1983 Independence Day celebration because they attracted the "wrong element." [READ MORE](   [Alicia Keys, Fall Out Boy headline July entertainment guide]( The Fourth of July is in the rear view, but there's still plenty to do in D.C. this summer. It's time for our July Entertainment Guide of fun events around the region for the rest of July. [READ 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.](