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TOP NEWS | October 13, 2023 [Web version](   [From food truck to restaurant: Fairfax Co.-based La Tingeria celebrates 10 years with expansion]( Mixing its blend of authentic Mexican dishes with inclusive options, chef David Peña told WTOP that he is ready to expand the business further with a dream to go national. [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co. Council tables move that would have raised tipped minimum wage]( Dueling rallies were held in Largo as restaurant workers spoke for and against a bill that would do away with the tipped-wage credit commonly seen in the restaurant industry. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Discover the latest tech and tactics to take control of your multicloud world]( How can your agency deliver cloud services effectively, efficiently and securely? Join the Federal Drive's Tom Temin as he talks with experts from Orca Security, Nutanix, Pluralsight, Commvault, AWS, Kelyn Technologies and Future Tech. | Register now   [George Mason students gather in support of Palestinian statehood amid Israel-Hamas war]( Students at George Mason University in Fairfax rallied in support of Palestinian liberation Thursday as similar demonstrations took place across the country. [READ MORE](   [Move over, PSL! These 15 local autumnal drinks are perfectly seasonal]( For those who may be getting a little tired of the same-old-same-old baking spices, WTOP went out to gather 15 alternative limited-time beverages that are sure to impress. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Amentum [Capabilities and applications expand for autonomous and unmanned systems]( The unmanned systems of today will rapidly evolve into multi-function platforms marked by autonomy and the capability of operating in concert with other crewed and non-crewed systems.   [13 Metrobus routes could provide 24-hour service by mid-December]( D.C. would fund the service increase, which would see buses on 13 lines across the District running every 20 minutes or less from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. If Metro's board approves the plan, the bolstered service would take effect Dec. 17. [READ MORE](   [Taylor's concert flick ‘The Eras Tour' is about to make ‘Swift' work of ‘The Exorcist' to steal box-office crown]( “The Eras Tour” film chronicles Swift's prolific 10-album career from 2006 to the present. Bring your dancing shoes to bust some moves in the movie-theater aisles. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Capabilities and applications expand for autonomous and unmanned systems]( The unmanned systems of today will rapidly evolve into multi-function platforms marked by autonomy and the capability of operating in concert with other crewed and non-crewed systems.   [Local doctor warns cancer drug shortages haven't gotten better - and won't]( While the shortage of some critical drugs used to treat cancer patients is not as severe at one Virginia hospital system as it was in the spring, another drug has recently become short in supply. [READ MORE](   [Presto's Picks: Homecoming for U.Md., VT with routs served on the midday menu]( The Maryland Terrapins and Virginia Tech Hokies begin the second halves of their football seasons with midafternoon homecoming games. WTOP takes a look in Presto's Picks. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks [Cyber Leaders Exchange: Adopting enterprisewide cyber best practices essential for SCRM]( The White House wants agencies to emphasize cyber supply chain risk management. To do so, offers Palo Alto Networks' Deontray Jones, agencies must implement cyber best practices consistently and holistically across their enterprises.   [Disruption at BWI Marshall Airport sparked by bomb threat, authorities say]( The large police investigation at BWI Marshall on Wednesday that shut down access to the airport for about an hour and led to a brief ground stop was triggered by someone telling an airport police officer they had a bomb in their car. [READ MORE](   [WTOP Top Kids: Vienna brothers give back by selling pumpkins]( You're never too young to start giving back, and two Vienna brothers are proof of that. Isaac Kubista, 9, and his brother Anton Kubista, 8, have spent hours on the weekends and after school keeping their church's pumpkin patch running. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How suppressing inflammation can lower your risk for serious disease]( Whether it's through medication or nutraceuticals, decreasing inflammation in our bodies can have significant benefits.   [‘Ready to hit the ground running': Caps goalie more comfortable in 2nd year in Washington]( Washington Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper tells WTOP he's more comfortable and ready to hit the ground running in his second season for the team. [READ MORE](   [Nobody involved in Montgomery Co. principal's promotion engaged in ‘intentional misconduct,' report finds]( Nobody involved in the promotion of Montgomery County Principal Joel Beidleman violated a school system policy or engaged in intentional misconduct when he was promoted earlier this year while under investigation for harassment and bullying, according to a report. 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