What's inside DC's anti-crime bill? - Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 24, 2023 [Web version](   [DC Mayor Bowser proposes new tough-on-crime legislation]( The bill allows D.C. police to temporarily declare "drug-free zones" around the city, creates criminal penalties for "organized retail theft" and reinstates a law that prohibits wearing a mask to commit a crime or threaten others. [READ MORE](   [Why abortion and education are key issues in the Virginia election]( Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, several states have implemented abortion restrictions - and that will likely happen in Virginia if Republicans take control of both the House of Delegates and the Senate. [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.   [‘Extremely disturbing': Prince George's Co. looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run who went 2 miles with man's body lodged in windshield]( Prince George's County police are urging community members who see the suspected car to contact law enforcement and put out a "special request for assistance" to any auto body or auto glass repair shops. [READ MORE](   [DC woman's dog, who survived the car crash that killed her mom, stolen at gunpoint]( "He's on the later end of his life. So I'm sure this is traumatic for him … and who knows what circumstances he's being cared for, so I'm just really worried about him." [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Discovering the power of data through storage management]( Join us for a panel discussion with moderator, Tom Temin, and agency and industry leaders who will discuss strategies for breaking down and consolidating data silos, integrating multiple data sources and assuring the availability of relevant data wherever it might be needed.   [How a service dog in training is supporting Leesburg police]( The Leesburg Police Department had long toyed with the idea of a wellness program involving a dog for officers, so when Officer Kristine Rzewnicki saw the nonprofit Thin Line Service Dogs over the summer, she was sold. [READ MORE](   [Maryland co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin arrested on a DUI charge in Florida last weekend]( An online arrest report said the 59-year-old assistant coach was booked at 2:11 a.m. on a charge of driving under the influence and released later in the morning. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Math might just need a rebrand]( Here's the thing: Just the term “math” creates anxiety. We ask three local business and education experts to share why math matters, but also how to reshape the narrative that lives rent free in most people's minds when they think about math.   [Fewer Fairfax Co. students experiencing mental health concerns, annual survey finds]( "Across the board with stress, depressive symptoms, considering suicide and attempting suicide, they're all down from the 2021 figures, which were high." [READ MORE](   [DC Council members introduce first-of-its-kind bill to provide funding for local news outlets]( If approved, every registered D.C. voter would receive "news coupons" to devote to their preferred outlets, and the number of coupons each outlet receives would determine its share of the grant money. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [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.   [Out of town feel in the heart of DC: Hillwood Estate offers unique glimpse into the past of high society]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax gets away from the hustle and bustle to explore a hidden D.C. gem with a ton of history behind it: The Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. [READ MORE](   [Your next car could be an e-bike]( Some people in the D.C. region think it might be a good time to switch to a more eco-friendly mode of transportation, like an electronic bicycle. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Four easy ways to help make home efficiency upgrades more affordable]( Upgrading your home to be more energy-efficient can be costly. The good news is Washington Gas customers have options to help make these projects more affordable. Here are four ways you can lower the cost of energy efficient upgrades.   [Sorry, Barbie - you're not making the cut at this DC-area costume shop]( "They want to be dressed like Queen Charlotte." Gene's Costumes in Kensington has been around for about 50 years and has seen all the Halloween trends. [READ MORE](   [‘Queer Eye' star Karamo joins WTOP to get ready for 17th Street High Heel Race]( Queer Eye's Karamo Brown will participate in Tuesday's 36th annual 17th Street High Heel Race near Dupont Circle at 17th Street and Church Street in Northwest D.C. 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