Have you been ticketed for speeding in DC? You're not alone - Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 01, 2023 [Web version](   [Thousands ticketed for driving 20-30 mph over speed limit in DC every year, data shows]( Drivers are caught going 20 to 30 miles per hour over the speed limit almost 150 times every day in D.C., according to data from the city's council. [READ MORE](   [Inflation, economy on the minds of Virginia voters ahead of upcoming election]( In less than a week, Virginia voters head to the polls for a closely-watched, high-stakes election, and the economy is on the minds of many people who will cast a ballot, according to a recent poll. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Local news. Traffic. Weather. Hear it all on WTOP!]( We've got the latest local news, traffic and weather information impacting listeners across the Washington region. Everything you need, every time you listen. WTOP News 103.5FM. Listen Now.   [8 juvenile overdoses reported at one Loudoun Co. high school]( The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating eight opioid-related overdoses, all connected to fentanyl, reported at Park View High School in the last three weeks. [READ MORE](   [What is ‘community conferencing?' And how does it work in Charles and Prince George's Co.]( Six Maryland counties use the method of bring together an offender and their victim together with a mediator to deal with some cases that would otherwise be in juvenile court. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union [What to consider when choosing a mortgage lender]( No one is arguing that it's not a tough housing market in the DMV, especially as interest rates have continued to rise. But Northwest Federal CEO Jeff Bentley offers advice about what factors would-be buyers should consider beyond interest rate.   [Thousands of DC-area kids get winter coats just in time for chilly trick-or-treating]( "We know that sometimes it's tough for parents, they're trying to decide should, they pay the water bill, gas bill, buy food, put a coat on a kid, clothes on their back. And we're just hoping we're making a difference." [READ MORE](   [Your Halloween candy's afterlife: How long is too long to hang on to that stash?]( The shelf life of your Halloween candy stash could last from six months to two years, depending on the type of candy it is, and how it's stored. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How research and evidence can chart the path to educational equity]( Improving education is core to the American Institutes for Research's work with its clients and communities, as well as a key area of focus for the AIR Equity Initiative.   [Doja Cat, Adam Sandler and Pete Davidson headline November's DC-area entertainment guide]( Plenty of fun events await the nation's capital throughout the month of November. Here's a list of them on WTOP's November entertainment guide. [READ MORE](   [Security cameras to be required at many Prince George's Co. apartments]( The county council voted to require senior living centers and some apartment complexes to install security cameras in parking lots and at building entrances, as well as any other common areas, including playgrounds. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [Diabetes awareness is front and center in November for Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center]( November is National Diabetes Month. It's a top priority for specialists at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center as they continue working to bring more resources and treatment options to southwestern Prince George's County.   [New executive order overhauls sexual harassment policies in District governmentÂ]( The updated policy also directs a Sexual Harassment Task Force to review current policies and procedures and make additional recommendations to help create a harassment-free environment. [READ MORE](   [How DC drivers can protect themselves amid a rise in carjackings]( Carjackings involving young people have been off the charts in D.C., and the problem shows no signs of slowing down. [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.   [DC universities put aside basketball rivalry to honor man killed by gun violence]( "The issue of gun violence … this is not an issue that's singular, it's not one person that's going to solve the problem or two - it's going to be a collective effort." [READ MORE](   [Player of the Week: Churchill's David Avit]( The Bulldogs running back rushed 27 times for 248 yards and three touchdowns and caught three passes for 56 yards and another score as Churchill rallied for a 32-30 victory over Walter Johnson. 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