DC, where's my car? - Thursday, November 2, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 02, 2023 [Web version](   [DC to give out free digital tracking tags to aid in recovering stolen vehicles]( They're not just for locating your luggage at the airport or finding where you put your keys. D.C. is hoping that digital tracking tags, such as Apple AirTags, can help get your vehicle back amid a rise in carjackings in the District. [READ MORE](   [Va. Gov. Youngkin issues guidelines for notifying parents of school-related drug overdoses]( In his executive order, Virginia's governor said Loudoun County Public Schools reportedly waited more than 20 days to notify parents of recent overdose incidents. [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.   [Coal tar clean up, river restoration the result of legal settlement in Alexandria]( The city of Alexandria has agreed to a settlement that will accelerate the effort to clean up the Potomac River. [READ MORE](   [Detective: Mom turned in 12-year-old son charged in carjacking attempt that left DC teen dead]( The 12-year-old facing charges in connection with an attempted carjacking in D.C. was ordered to be held in a youth detention center and will be back in court on Monday. [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.   [Chilly start in DC region Thursday morning, but temperatures warm up this weekend]( The first freeze warning of the season will dissipate Thursday morning, but plan for a chilly evening that could dip into freezing temperatures in many parts of the D.C. region. [READ MORE](   [Don't let the cold temps lead to a soggy mess in your home]( As freezing temperatures return to the D.C. region, the owner of Alliance Water Restoration in Chantilly tells WTOP about how to avoid flooding caused by frozen pipes. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [It's time for Open Season, and 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.   [WATCH: Down, but never out: Last Montgomery Co. duckpin bowling lanes thrive after reopening in White Oak]( In today's edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax takes us behind the duckpins at White Oak Bowling Lanes, a longtime small business that has reopened and is thriving. [READ MORE](   [Things to do in the DC area: Chef Sohla El-Waylly, Britney Spears Brunch, DC Beer Fest … and more!]( There's so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Washington Gas [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.   [Still the worst: Maryland emergency room wait times see little improvement]( Patients arriving at emergency rooms in Maryland can wait eight hours on average, and that's an improvement from the previous average of 11 hours. [READ MORE](   [Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George's Co.]( A free, public event hosted by Adventist HealthCare is happening Saturday in Fort Washington. While registration is not required, people are encouraged to sign up online. [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.   [DC group invites everyone to grieve and celebrate Dia de los Muertos together]( “Grief is a universal feeling that we all experience and live with.” Día de los Muertos DC will hold its annual festival on Saturday, starting in Franklin Park with Mariachi music, traditional dances and calavera face painting. [READ MORE](   [DC-native and chart-topping R&B star Kevin Ross ‘super excited' to come home to Bethesda Theater]( He's written tunes for Trey Songz, Jamie Foxx, Nicki Minaj and Toni Braxton, not to mention his own R&B hits. This Friday, Southeast D.C.-native Kevin Ross comes home to perform in Montgomery County, Maryland. 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