From living in a tent, to DC high school valedictorian - Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 15, 2023 [Web version](   [How a DC man went from living in a tent to graduating with his high school diploma]( Michael Jeffery moved to D.C. to attend an adult charter high school with only a change of clothes, now he's "chasing knowledge" and getting his own apartment. [READ MORE](   [‘We will be missing her forever': Montgomery Co. man sentenced to 40 years for wife's murder]( Jean J. Pierre, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder by a jury in May 2023. This is only the third time in Maryland history that there has been a murder conviction without the recovery of a body. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [FVCbank. Success Has a Bank.]( FVCbank has been serving Virginia and Maryland residents business banking and personal banking services since 2007. Open an account with us today!   [Va. appeals court rules dog owner can sue vet for pet's rehab]( A Virginia woman who said her golden retriever's legs were fractured during treatment by a veterinarian will be able to file a lawsuit for the dog's medical treatment and $110,000 a year in rehabilitation costs for the rest of the pet's life. [READ MORE](   [An egg-ceptional rescue: Chicks saved from Fairfax Co. dumpster]( Late last week, Fairfax County Animal Protection Police were called to a shopping center in West Falls Church, where over 1,000 eggs had been abandoned in a dumpster. Many of the eggs were starting to hatch. [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.   [Fairfax Co. considering weapons screening pilot program at some high schools]( Chief Financial Officer Leigh Burden said $3 million of carried-over funding from the last fiscal year has been allocated for a safety and security screening pilot program. [READ MORE](   [See DC's other famous blossoms at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens this week]( Along with the stunning visuals the lily and lotus plants provide, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival will feature music, children's activities, a live raptor demonstration, crafts and special tours of the garden. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data Can Prevent Fraud and Bridge Constituents to Vital Services]( James Ross of the VA Office of Inspector General explores fraud investigation and data protection strategy at the VA Office of Inspector General. Greg Schlichter of TransUnion provides an industry perspective. | Watch now!   [New study: Living in a food desert doesn't just mean more health problems - it also means a shorter life]( Living in a food desert - or an area where it is harder to buy fresh, nutritious food at an affordable price - means you have an increased risk for diabetes and obesity. A new study finds that you're also more likely to die earlier. [READ MORE](   [‘Brazen act': 5 people shot near Bladensburg Peace Cross while leaving funeral]( “This is uncommon in this community,” Police Chief Tyrone Collington Sr. said. “This was an unnecessary, senseless act of violence.” [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Transportation [New, innovative Ride On bus trip planning app gives riders more control over their travel experience]( The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched a new Ride On bus trip planning app in partnership with global bus trip planning app company, Moovit. This innovative app gives riders the ability to plan their next trip with more specific information about bus timing, locations, routes and crowd monitoring.   [Will new criteria for FBI headquarters help Maryland?]( The General Services Administration on Friday announced an updated weighting of criteria for choosing a location for a new FBI headquarters, which appears to help Maryland in its competition with Virginia. [READ MORE](   [Driver found shot, killed after hitting several parked cars in Montgomery Co.]( Police said 17-year-old Tyrone Brown crashed his car into several parked cars in a White Oak parking lot before coming to a stop. It's not clear at what point Brown was shot. [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. 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