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TOP NEWS | November 03, 2023 [Web version](   [How Loudoun Co. is responding to rise in student overdoses]( Amid criticism from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, some parents in Loudoun County said the suspected student overdoses were reported to them in a timely manner and praised the way the school system handled the situation. [READ MORE](   [Taking attendance: Student enrollment in Maryland's largest school districts]( For two of Maryland's largest school districts, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, figures show that enrollment is not up to pre-pandemic levels. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [After 20 years with 7News, Alison Starling is stepping away from anchoring]( “I was passionate and still am passionate about covering news in D.C. ... But my gut is telling me that I'm never going to get this time back with my kids and it's time to make a change.” [READ MORE](   [How the Virginia election may shake up gun laws]( With Republicans currently controlling the House of Delegates and Democrats in control of the state Senate, lawmakers have essentially just been blocking each other with every gun-related piece of legislation. [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.   [Md. man sentenced for leaving special needs man inside a van that was stolen]( Prosecutors said Kelly Barry, 25, said he was using the van for a side hustle while being paid to take care of a man who was autistic and nonverbal. That man was later found barefooted in the middle of the Capital Beltway. [READ MORE](   [U.Md. gets large donation for program helping students with autism, neurodiversity]( A high price-tag donation will help a program expand beyond offering help to neurodivergent students who need it to get through college. It will also include additional support as they transition from school to employment. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Md. photographer's stunning photo of ‘Wolf Spider Mama' wins worldwide contest]( Gaithersburg photographer Ben Salb's close-up shot of a mother spider has earned him first-place in the Insects and Arachnids category in the Nature Conservancy annual contest. [READ MORE](   [Prince George's Co. animal shelter experiencing outbreak of feline distemper]( The cat nursery where the first case was reported is currently off limits but adoptions and fosters are still available in another designated adoption area. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Infoblox [Cyber Leaders Exchange: 3 cyber planning basics that still matter]( As agencies continue to evolve their cyber capabilities, some preparatory basics still apply. The Federal Drive's Tom Temin talks with Infoblox's Allen McNaughten to get the lowdown on three things agencies should still be doing.   [How early is too early to put up holiday decorations?]( Halloween candy is still on sale in some D.C.-area supermarkets, but some large stores have skipped over Thanksgiving and are already focusing on other winter holidays. [READ MORE](   [Folger Theatre reopens for first play since 2020 as real-life husband and wife star in ‘The Winter's Tale']( This Sunday, live theater finally returns to Folger Theatre in D.C. with Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," running through Dec. 17. [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.   [Wizards' new uniforms honor local, lesser-known monuments]( The Wizards' 2023-24 City Edition uniforms pay homage to the 40 stone markers set in place by President George Washington to designate the border of the nation's capital. The new jerseys will make their debut on Nov. 10. [READ MORE](   [Player of the Week: Bishop McNamara's Zachary Betts]( Zachary Betts plays football and wrestles for Bishop McNamara High School. Yet, he is equally imposing as a student and a member of the church youth choir. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Safe Thanksgiving foods for your pet]( Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family and feasting. 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