Wear a warm costume this Halloween - Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 31, 2023 [Web version](   [Bundle up trick-or-treaters: Halloween trending to be chilly in DC area]( As trick-or-treaters prepare for Halloween in the D.C. area, they should also plan to to cover up their costumes to stay warm because it will be chilly. [READ MORE](   [How different district boundaries make the Va. election more unpredictable]( Virginia's pivotal election is just one week away, and it remains highly unpredictable due in part to the fact this will be the first general election in Virginia under new district boundaries. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Start your home weatherization journey with a free home energy conservation kit]( Drafty windows and water-wasting faucets could be costing you more money than you think. Fortunately, there are easy do-it-yourself weatherization projects to boost your home's energy efficiency and make it ready for all seasons.   [‘Recipe for tragedy': DC mayor responds to killing of teen during attempted carjacking]( Police in D.C. are looking for another suspect tied to the carjacking that resulted in the shooting death of 13-year-old Vernard Toney Jr. in Penn Quarter on Saturday night. [READ MORE](   [Protesters gather outside Md. Sen. Cardin's office to call for cease-fire in Gaza]( The group of about 75 protesters endured Monday night's rain, holding signs and chanting phrases such as "Biden, Biden, you can't hide, we charge you with genocide." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Planning for a recession: How much should you save and how to earn more]( It's important to have enough savings to navigate financial uncertainties during an economic downturn. Although general guidelines suggest saving three to six months' worth of living expenses, the exact amount needed depends on the family or individual, monthly expenses and other sources of income.   [A local family's tragic story and how a found dog made it a little better]( A family tragedy over the weekend involving a fatal crash on the Beltway ended with a glimmer of hope involving the family dog. [READ MORE](   [Why your favorite urban legend is more than just a story]( “The world is tough and life is tough, and it's fun to imagine other things.” That's what a University of Maryland professor said about the importance of imagination. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Digital engineering takes front and center]( Although digital engineering in some form dates to the World War II era, modern computing capabilities helped cause a step-function advance in the early 2000s, according to Vlad Bacalu, senior vice president for strategic and technical solutions at Amentum.   [Cursed and crumbling ghost roads of the DC region]( Halloween's haunted houses and hayrides come and go, but there are a few haunted and historic highways around the D.C. region that lurk year-round. [READ MORE](   [How some DC-area stores are combating a rise in mass theft]( At the self-checkout at one local Safeway, shoppers are asked to scan their receipts as they leave, and new entry gates have been installed that swing open for those coming in but not for those leaving. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Washington Gas [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.   [‘This is a crisis': Montgomery Co. panel explores juvenile crime, possible actions]( While juvenile crime in Maryland is below pre-pandemic levels, the numbers for particular offenses are "off the charts," according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney. [READ MORE](   [Domestic violence victims gather at Prince George's Co. resources event]( The event's theme was to spread awareness of domestic violence and make people know "domestic violence is never OK, NOT One Punch, NOT One Slap, and NOT One Hit." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [It's time for Open Season? Federal News Network's ready to help]( Unsure what to consider when evaluating plans or weighing changes to your health care benefits for 2024? Get tips and advice from OPM and benefits experts about what to consider as you make your FEHB selections for the coming year.   [How Prince George's Co. plans to transform transit]( "The schedules have been adjusted also to include an enhanced transportation on the weekends." Prince George's County added more zero-emission electric buses as it looks to improve public transportation. [READ MORE](   [WATCH: Harmonica player Frédéric Yonnet on collaborating with Martin Scorsese, Prince and others]( Originally from France, harmonicist Frédéric Yonnet moved to D.C. approximately 20 years ago and has since taken the national musical scene by storm. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Why it's important to see a medical professional about low testosterone]( Dr. Nathan Shaw, a reconstructive urologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, said low testosterone is a real diagnosis with notable, clinical downsides. 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