Northern Virginia welcomes students back to school - Monday, August 21, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 21, 2023 [Web version](   [Thousands of Northern Va. students are headed back to school]( Multiple municipalities, including Fairfax and Prince William counties and the City of Alexandria, start classes under new leadership, policies and security measures. [READ MORE](   [Southern California prepares for more floods as post-Tropical Storm Hilary brings more rain]( Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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. Dr. Nathan Shaw, a reconstructive urologist for MedStar Health provides insights on how to treat these symptoms.   [‘Children are known to spread diseases:' COVID and keeping your family healthy as kids go back to school]( "I don't have to tell any parent that their kids are oftentimes a source of a lot of infections that spread through the household. And that's true with the flu. It's also shown to be true with COVID." [READ MORE](   [Need to leave kids home alone as the school year gets underway? A Fairfax Co. agency has some tips]( As the school year begins for some students in Northern Virginia, some parents may be considering leaving their child home alone before or after school for the first time. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Federal News Network Workplace Reimagined 2023 | 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   [What is ‘slugging' and why are more Va. commuters doing it?]( More commuters in Virginia's George Washington Region are “slugging,” a form of carpooling that involves a driver picking up and dropping off nonpaying passengers. [READ MORE](   [Laurel MARC station to close for 10 weeks for platform replacement]( The closure starts Monday for a project that will replace both platforms, stairs and ramps at the station. The closure is scheduled to last until Oct. 29. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Hear why captive insurance in DC is the right choice for your business]( Dana Sheppard, the associate commissioner of the risk finance bureau within the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, discusses how DC empowers companies and saves them money.   [DC launches free Junior Lifeguard Academy for teens]( The first week of September brings the start of the 11-week Junior Lifeguard Academy course, where participants will learn water safety, CPR and first aid, as well as developmental skills like resume building and customer service. [READ MORE](   [DC soccer fans flock to Women's World Cup final watch parties]( There were cheers and boos inside a packed Franklin Hall in Northwest D.C. early Sunday morning to watch Spain defeat England to win its first Women's World Cup title. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023 | Register Now]( Where are agencies on zero trust? What's happening with supply chain risk management? Is the government prepared for quantum and beyond? Join us September 12-14 for this exclusive virtual event. You'll hear from CISA, DHS, NASA, NIST, the Navy, OMB and more.   [Nationals Notebook: Big win on the Little League stage]( Playing the spoiler, the Washington Nationals are now 12-6 in August and are within position of their first winning month since June 2021. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Little BMW M2 packs big punch w/ 453hp and sporty looks]( Choosing an M from BMW means that you want the ultimate sport in your ultimate driving machine. Now the M2 Coupe returns with a fresh look and more power. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [High-yield savings: How it can help you on your next summer vacation]( As you start planning next year's getaway, you may want to consider opening a high-yield savings account to maximize your dollar.   [‘In Living Color' alum Tommy Davidson comes home to Bethesda Theater]( He made us laugh on TV's "In Living Color" and in movies like Spike Lee's "Bamboozled." This Thursday night, Tommy Davidson comes home to Bethesda Theater, formerly dubbed Bethesda Blues & Jazz. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [Yes, you can deploy AI responsibly and effectively]( Agencies often ponder whether to apply AI to citizen interactions under the customer experience movement, or to making internal operations more efficient. 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