Did you recently get a speeding ticket in Fairfax County? - Friday, July 7, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 07, 2023 [Web version](   [Cameras catch thousands of speeders near Fairfax Co. school zones]( Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding in the months since speed cameras were placed in school zones near eight Fairfax County schools, according to police data obtained by WTOP. [READ MORE](   [Northeast DC residents remain concerned despite improving crime trends in one neighborhood]( Before Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 5 community leaders held a "safety walk" Thursday, D.C. police stated the neighborhood near Phelps A.C.E. High School has seen a 67% drop in homicides compared to last year. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data Can Prevent Fraud and Bridge Constituents to Vital Services]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jory Heckman and guest James Ross of the VA Office of Inspector General will explore fraud investigation and data protection strategy at the VA Office of Inspector General. Greg Schlichter of TransUnion will provide an industry perspective.   [Maryland firefighter who died in the line of duty remembered for having ‘the best soul']( “Whatever Brice did, he did 100%.” Firefighters packed the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department to attend the funeral of 25-year-old Brice Trossbach, who died after falling through the first floor of a burning home. [READ MORE](   [ACLU files suit against DC, citing ‘unequal' police response to mental health crises]( Bread for the City has filed suit against the D.C. government for the city's practice of sending law enforcement officers to answer mental health crises, a policy the nonprofit calls discriminatory. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto [Cloud Exchange 2023: Agencies need to secure apps and data (not just infrastructure)]( Agencies must meet new requirements to gain visibility into the assets - and cybersecurity risks - on their networks. Given the use of cloud-based services, visibility and compliance also must change, explains Palo Alto Networks' Joe Sangiuliano.   [Best places to live without a car? DC, Alexandria and Arlington make the list]( It analyzed how frequently people walked, used public transportation, drove an automobile and rode a bike, along with the costs tied to public transit and the volume of congestion. [READ MORE](   [Curious about new Threads app? WTOP's Neal Augenstein tries it out]( There's a new social media game in town: Meta has launched its new Threads app, an Instagram-based alternative to Elon Musk's Twitter. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Stiff-person syndrome: What is it and how it's treated]( Stiff-person syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the nervous system. But how is it diagnosed and eventually treated? Experts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center weigh in.   [DC Council member pushes for independent review of harassment allegations against former deputy mayor]( “When complaints are made against those at the highest level of authority, we must pay even greater attention to the uneven power dynamic and the potential for power, influence and conflict to play a role.” [READ MORE](   [People with green cards now eligible to be DC police officers]( D.C. police described the employment change as a step toward "ensuring our agency is representative of the community it serves." Previously, only U.S. citizens could be considered for officer positions. [READ MORE](   Insight by IBM [Cloud Exchange 2023: How high-performance computing plus cloud drive health care breakthroughs]( By combining cloud, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, IBM and Cleveland Clinic create a model for achieving health care breakthroughs. Learn more about this partnership and how federal agencies are pursuing a similar data-driven path.   [Former Washington NFL star tackles hunger, promotes DC summer meals program]( “From second and third grade on, I did it.” The former Washington running back is helping to promote the summer meals program in D.C. by explaining how he used to participate in free meal programs when he was a kid. [READ MORE](   [Why boost in Chesapeake Bay grasses is good news for crab lovers]( The grasses provide cover for juvenile crabs, allowing them to avoid predators. That's good news for the life cycle of blue crabs -- and for people who like to consume them. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Basketball drama ‘Swagger' drops season 2 on Apple TV+]( Loosely based on the life and career of NBA champion Kevin Durant, the show follows Jace Carson, a 14-year-old phenom from the D.C. region playing AAU hoops while navigating growing up and budding relationships. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union [Expert advice: How to navigate current interest rate environment]( Do you know why credit unions typically can offer lower home and car loan rates? Do you understand upfront fees and how they can affect your total cost? 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