After another devastating flood, a 100-year-old church hopes DC will step up - Thursday, August 17, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 17, 2023 [Web version](   [Pastor of flooded DC church says area is often ‘forgotten' by city leaders]( “In the midst of this tragedy, we know testing produces faith; and faith produces perseverance and builds our character as a church, But I can tell you folks are disheartened.” [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. teachers union pushes for change in how misconduct allegations are handled]( The Montgomery County Education Association is advising its members that while they are required to cooperate with investigations while on duty, they “are not required to meet with an investigator during non-duty hours.” [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Workplace Reimagined | Register Now]( Are you ready for success in a hybrid world? Spend an afternoon hearing from your peers and industry experts about how to lean into technology to strike the right balance between collaboration, communication and workflow. | Register Now   [Bottleneck buster? Express Lanes extension to Fredericksburg on I-95 in Virginia set to open Thursday]( The 10-mile extension to the I-95 Express Lanes completes the stretch through Stafford County. It runs from where current lanes end at Route 610 to Route 17 on the edge of Fredericksburg. [READ MORE](   [Alexandria to join Arlington, Fairfax counties with school zone speed cameras]( The automated enforcement cameras near the four Alexandria schools will begin issuing violations on Sept. 18. Violators will face $100 fines. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Reconstructive urology: How doctors use it to improve sexual and urinary concerns]( After cancer treatment or traumatic injuries, many patients may think they're stuck with life-changing symptoms like painful urination, erectile dysfunction, or urinary leaking. However, reconstructive urologists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center work to treat these symptoms using the latest techniques and technologies.   [Maryland firefighters, doctors and engineers on their way to Hawaii to help]( FEMA has tapped Maryland Task Force 1 to assist teams working to get the Hawaiian community back on its feet after wildfires killed more than 100 people and devastated the historic town of Lahaina. [READ MORE](   [DC officials offer few answers about emergency response to Monday's flooding]( “I don't think that we can lay it out in front of you right now.” City leaders spoke of the unprecedented nature of the storm, blaming climate change and suggested there wasn't much that could have been done. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! 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But the two are connected, said Susan Wedge, managing partner for the U.S. public and federal market at IBM Consulting.   [Court says two abortion protesters in DC can proceed with freedom of speech lawsuit]( Two students were arrested in August of 2020 for writing an anti-abortion message on a sidewalk. Now, a federal court ruled a lower court was wrong for dismissing their lawsuit over First Amendment rights. [READ MORE](   [House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Dan Snyder to the DOJ for investigation]( Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin wrote a letter urging that the case be sent to the DOJ to determine if the former Commanders owner should be prosecuted for making false statements in his deposition. 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