More flights coming to Reagan? Not so fast, some lawmakers are pushing back on plans - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 11, 2023 [Web version](   [Can Reagan National Airport afford to get any busier?]( Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine of Virginia, along with Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, made a joint appearance Monday at the airport's Terminal 2, where they criticized the proposal. [READ MORE](   [‘We are in a state of emergency' - DC's push to pass an emergency crime bill]( The mayor of D.C. and several members of the city council are putting their support behind an emergency crime bill that is aimed at curbing a spike in violent crimes in the nation's capital. The legislation was introduced by Ward 2 council member Brooke Pinto. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Enter to win a pizza party from Ledo Pizza for your child's sports team]( Let Ledo take the headache out of planning with the Ledo team pizza party giveaway.   [Step back, bar opening - Metrobar opens railcar bar in DC]( Located in the bustling Bryant Street development in Northeast D.C., railcar 5058 won't be heading to a specific destination, but will begin serving beer, wine and spirits from local vendors starting this Wednesday. [READ MORE](   [It's like Christmas … for yourself … in July: What to know about Amazon Prime Day now that it's here]( As Amazon Prime Day kicks off, online shoppers have been scoping out the best deals on things they want, or finding deals on things they didn't know they wanted until they saw it. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Leidos [Cloud Exchange 2023: Delivering access to right health care data at right time - securely]( Embracing cloud, and new technologies like AI, make providing real-time data to clinicians and patients in federal health care settings possible, explains Leidos Srini Iyer. He shares insights on both the security challenges and the opportunities.   ['These babies jump!': The invasive species making itself at home in the DC region]( Gardeners may have noticed a worm that doesn't act the like the others. When dug up, instead of slithering along like some earthworms, this worm thrashes wildly, flails about and can even jump. [READ MORE](   [Arlington superintendent Francisco Duran gets new 4-year contract]( Citing Superintendent Francisco Duran's leadership during the pandemic and investments in new resources used to teach reading, the Arlington School Board voted unanimously last week to renew his contract for another four years. [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.   [Getting enough exercise could reduce your risk of contracting these illnesses by almost 50%]( Forty minutes of exercise four times a week could unlock a whole new lifetime of health benefits. [READ MORE](   [Black Restaurant Week begins in DC this weekend]( Dozens of local restaurants are participating in this year's Black Restaurant Week in the D.C. region. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Cisco Systems [Cloud Exchange 2023: Here's why multicloud cyber requires end-to-end visibility]( Given the continued teleworking of federal employees, agencies need visibility across their infrastructures and all devices to manage security and build resiliency, explains Cisco's Peter Romness. Making that visibility easier is a major focus for the company.   [3 DC-area baseball prospects among 2023 MLB Draft first round selections]( Bryce Eldridge, who was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 16th overall pick, told WTOP that playing in the major leagues was a dream of his. [READ MORE](   [Maryland using summer drive to get students back-to-school ready]( School supplies may not be top of mind for families right now, but Maryland state agencies and a local nonprofit have come up with a back-to-school shopping list they hope residents will consider. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Washington Gas celebrates their 175th birthday]( Our region's energy needs have morphed dramatically over the past two centuries and Washington Gas is looking to the future as they celebrate 175 years in the region.   [Opera company stages Shakespeare in Northern Virginia churches]( You can watch the company perform “Much Ado About Nothing” at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean from July 14-16, followed by Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains on July 22-23. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Verizon Frontline [Download the Expert Edition - Ready for anything: Learn how federal law enforcement agencies embrace new tech, 5G]( No federal law enforcement organization works alone. Take a peek behind the scenes at NCIS, the U.S. Park Police and the U.S. Secret Service and hear from people inside these organizations about what's driving technology modernization efforts. 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