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TOP NEWS | September 02, 2023 [Web version](   [Former Prince William Co. middle school teacher faces 6 felony counts related to sexting minors]( Jonathan Burns, 36, of Woodbridge was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with six counts of using a communication system to facilitate certain offenses involving children. [READ MORE](   [Howard Co. public schools superintendent announces mobile app as bus routes remain suspended]( The app will "allow families who ride Zum buses to track their child's bus in real-time," Michael Martirano wrote in the email. [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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