Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms - Sunday, July 30, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 30, 2023 [Web version](   [Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms]( D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in recovery mode after severe weather walloped area trees and knocked off power for thousands across the region. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [NASA celebrates 65 years of interstellar exploration]( NASA was created 65 years ago when President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023]( During this exclusive three-day virtual event, our editorial team will sit down with cyber leaders and experts to dive deep into efforts across government to bring the White House vision to life and strengthen federal cyber capabilities. | Register now!   [DC man sentenced in child sexual abuse case]( A D.C. man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for sexually abusing a child, according to a news release from the District's U.S. Attorney's Office. [READ MORE](   [5 new skate parks coming down the half-pipe in Montgomery Co.]( Get your bikes and boards ready because Montgomery County, Maryland, has five more skate parks in the works. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Choosing the best rewards credit card for you this summer]( Choosing the best credit card for you can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to choose the right one for you.   [Fairfax Co. suspect arrested for robbery of 66-year-old woman]( Police officers in Reston, Virginia, have arrested a suspect who they say robbed a 66-year-old woman on Monday evening. [READ MORE](   [Not-so-perfect storm knocks out power in Montgomery Co. neighborhood amid heat wave]( A Montgomery County, Maryland, neighborhood is without power due to a heat wave that has been hanging over the District and its surrounding areas. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How NCMA's Common Language Initiative is streamlining federal contract management]( Both government and industry have a vested interest in eliminating barriers to efficiently spending money so agencies can be better stewards of taxpayer dollars, and contractors can maximize their profits.   [13 boaters rescued from Potomac River during severe thunderstorm]( After getting caught in a severe thunderstorm Friday evening, 13 boaters were rescued from the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland. [READ MORE](   [Man sentenced to 28 years for fatal Rockville stabbing over $20 dispute]( A man will serve 28 years in prison for a fatal stabbing that took place in Rockville, Maryland in 2020 - an act that witnesses said was spurred by an argument over $20. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Noblis [Bake risk management and ethics into the planning and implementation of your agency's AI projects]( Given the data and computational prowess available today, agencies should cautiously implement AI, advises Noblis' Abby Emrey. She shares practical tips on how to do that during the Tackling Government Challenges Through Science and Technology podcast.   [Shopping around for homeowners insurance could save you a ton of money]( People in the D.C. area can save a lot of money by shopping around for homeowners insurance, according to Consumers' Checkbook. [READ MORE](   [Woman killed in Prince George's Co. crash]( A woman is dead following a crash Friday morning in Prince George's County, Maryland, authorities said. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by WTOP [What's happening locally with car sales? You might be surprised]( Leaders from car dealerships across D.C., Maryland and Virginia offer an inside look at what's happening both with automobile supply as well as current car interest rates, pricing and deals too.   PARTNERSHIP [Register TODAY! Make a difference in our fight against breast cancer]( Registration is open for the 2023 Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk!   [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.](