Sweltering September: High heat continues in DC region - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 05, 2023 [Web version](   [After record-breaking heat on Labor Day, high temps expected again Tuesday]( High temperatures will last the next couple of days, with the heat index expected to reach 103 degrees in the D.C. region on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [Farmers' Almanac says 'brrr is back' this winter]( Wondering when you can enjoy that pumpkin spice latte without judgment that it's too early (or too hot) for the perennial autumn beverage? Soon, according to the Farmers' Almanac. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [The case for 3GPP for Lunar Comms]( A local cellular network on the Moon might not be so far away. However, it will take some innovative thinking to make it a reality. Steve Vogelsang, Chief Technology Officer for Nokia's Federal Division and Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia Bell Labs explain.   [DC record shop embraces old-school sound of vinyl]( This Small Business September, a D.C. storeowner tells WTOP about the rewards and challenges that come with running a vinyl record shop in an era dominated by digital streaming. [READ MORE](   [Calling all foodies! Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns to Northern Virginia]( Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns to Northern Virginia now through Sunday, Sept. 10. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Greater Washington Board of Trade [Small Business September 2023: Navigating the SMB landscape - resources, staffing, AI and more]( To kick off our month focusing on local SMBs, WTOP Business Reporter Jeff Clabaugh gets insights and perspective on all things small biz from Jack McDougle of the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Alex Austin of the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce.   [2023 NFL Preview]( WTOP's Rob Woodfork provides his annual NFL preview, complete with predictions for all 32 teams, major award winners and who will raise the Super Bowl trophy in Las Vegas in February. [READ MORE](   [Nationals Notebook: Home stretch starts with a sweep at home]( The Washington Nationals began the home stretch of the regular season by getting swept by the teetering Miami Marlins at home in a four-game series. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Does membership make it hard to join a credit union? Not a much as you might think]( Although groups of like businesses originally formed credit unions in the early 1900s as small cooperatives when they couldn't get adequate services from their local banks, today membership is far broader, explains Northwest Federal Credit Union CEO Jeff Bentley.   [E-bike battery explosion injury in DC has officials urging caution about safe ownership]( A man was seriously burned after an electric bicycle explosion at a Northwest home last Thursday, leading officials to urge caution about e-bike batteries. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery County sees ‘overwhelming' amount of home improvement scams]( The scams don't involve small projects, such as getting ripped off after ordering a new fence or window, according to the county. Rather, they are usually big projects that cost a lot of money. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. [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.   [Search called off after body of missing Md. swimmer found in surf off Rehoboth Beach]( Police in Rehoboth Beach have called off the search for a Maryland man, who went missing in the water over the weekend, after finding his body in the surf early Monday morning. [READ MORE](   ['It's not going to stop people': DC leader says Giant's move to pull name brands isn't constructive]( A D.C. Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner said she believes the Giant supermarket chain should hire more security officers. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team's old name]( With the group led by Harris that also includes Magic Johnson now referencing the former name, the debate is raging again over what the storied franchise is called today and should be moving forward. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Microchipping your pets: How does it work?]( Your pet is lost and you have no clue where to start. Thousands of pets go missing every year. 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