'Feels somewhat like 9/11' - Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 10, 2023 [Web version](   [Arlington woman caught in Jerusalem struggles to get home amid the fighting in Israel]( Jane Petkofsky arrived in Jerusalem to begin a weeklong vacation in the holy city with a friend. That's when everything took a turn for the worse. [READ MORE](   [DC synagogues pray for peaceful end to Israel-Hamas conflict]( As missiles rain down over Israel, people of Jewish faith thousands of miles away in the District are praying for the safety of their loved ones. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [Sugarloaf Mountain to reopen: Has been off-limits since August burglary attempt]( Sugarloaf Mountain, located in Frederick County, will reopen to the public on Tuesday, and security cameras have been installed in various locations to monitor guests. [READ MORE](   [Virginia voter guide: What you need to know for the 2023 general election]( Control of the Virginia General Assembly is on the table this November with just a handful of competitive districts potentially determining whether Republicans will have a majority in both chambers of the state legislature. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by CrowdStrike [Cyber Leaders Exchange: 4 tips to avoid zero trust missteps]( Yes, zero trust is a journey. But it also requires being holistic in your approach, recommends CrowdStrike's Andrew Harris. He shares this plus three other tips for success in implementing zero trust with The Federal Drive's Tom Temin.   [How a Fairfax Co. family supports students with disabilities]( "That's really what we're here for, is to help the next generation of learners." For one local family, working with special education students runs in their blood. [READ MORE](   [Juvenile arrests creep up in Montgomery County, with concern over weapons and carjackings]( So far in 2023, there have been 690 juvenile arrests in the county, but Capt. Marc Erme said the nature of the crimes committed has raised some worry. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [FedFUTURE: The workforce evolution]( Join Federal News Network for a panel discussion featuring government human capital leaders as we partner with WAEPA for its Annual Members Meeting.   [‘I'm not the only one out here': Ceremony gathers loved ones of people killed in DC area]( Tears, coupled with rage and frustration, were shed during an emotional ceremony in Prince George's County that mourned people who were murdered. [READ MORE](   [‘Memory is respect': How Native Americans shaped DC area before colonialism]( A D.C. educator shared the stories of Native Americans who lived locally in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies [Cyber Leaders Exchange: SBOMs begin taking hold across government - are you using them?]( SBOM requests from agencies are becoming more common, points out Thales' Gina Scinta - it's a sign of the swift impact of the National Cyber Strategy in shifting the responsibility for ensuring secure software use within the government.   [From greens on your plate to green space, grant money powers local sustainability efforts]( The $350,000 grants, announced by Pepco and Sustainability Maryland, are directed toward communities in Maryland and D.C. [READ MORE](   [Fall allergies worse than spring, local doctor says]( You might need to keep a pack of tissues still close by as the pollen season is starting earlier and ending later each year. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why you may want to keep artificial sweeteners around]( Where diabetes and obesity are more common than in other countries, cutting out non-sugar sweeteners could be problematic.   [The wife of a Marine runs this month's marathon while her husband is overseas]( “Being able to run with the Marine Corps while my husband's deployed with the Marine Corps … it makes me feel like I'm part of something with him as well.” [READ MORE](   [Comedian George Wallace, the ‘real George Costanza,' cracks up the DC Improv]( "I say laughter today, laughter tomorrow, laughter forever!" Legendary comedian George Wallace performs twice next week on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. 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