How much snow will you see this winter in the DC area? - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 14, 2023 [Web version](   [Above average snowfall expected for DC area this winter]( After a disappointing snowfall last year, D.C. area residents should have their shovels handy. The First Alert Weather team predicts 17 to 22 inches of snow for the D.C. area this winter. [READ MORE](   [Huge crowd expected on DC's National Mall for ‘March for Israel']( Organizers said security gates on the National Mall open at 10 a.m., while the National Guard will assist D.C. police by "supporting some traffic safety points" for the demonstration. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [New energy era demands lots of technology and engineering]( The energy infrastructure at the moment “is somewhat vulnerable,” said Jim Blankenhorn, the environment and security business line manager at Amentum. He urged planners to think about the electrical infrastructure comprehensively, and not only about the wiring grid.   [Bowser declares public emergencies over spike in youth crime, opioid overdoses]( D.C. plans to use the public emergency to procure more beds for the District's youth shelter homes and to improve the collection of overdose data between city agencies. [READ MORE](   [Md. commuters urged to weigh in on the future of I-270 and American Legion Bridge]( "Whether you're sitting in traffic, trying to take a bus, trying to walk or bike, these corridors really don't work for anyone." The project -- pending some multimillion dollar funding -- could be completed as soon as 2031. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [New Adventist ambulatory surgery center is ‘point of pride and elation' in Prince George's Co.]( In a major development related to healthcare access in southern Prince George's County, Adventist HealthCare recently opened its new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located at National Harbor.   [I-95 bridge over Rappahannock River aims to smooth commute in Fredericksburg]( When the five-year, $264 million project in the Fredericksburg area is completed, there will be a total of 12 lanes of Interstate 95 spanning the river. [READ MORE](   [More than 20% of students in Montgomery Co. schools are ‘chronically absent']( School leaders in Maryland's largest school system say they're doing as much as possible, but chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools has "doubled since the pandemic." [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.   [How many snow days will Arlington students get this winter?]( Students in Arlington will have a number of traditional snow days before they have to log on for virtual classes this winter, Superintendent Francisco Duran said at last Thursday's school board meeting. [READ MORE](   [More than 900 children, teens reported missing in Montgomery Co. so far this year]( The trendline for cases of missing children and teens is ticking upward in Montgomery County, where 936 had been reported missing this year. Of those, 15 cases remain open. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Weighing your weight loss options: Which is right for you]( There are several options when it comes to maintaining your weight. Dr. Ivanesa Pardo, a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center discusses which ones may be right for you.   [‘It is well worth it': Prince George's Co. libraries raising money for defibrillators]( Seven of Prince George's County's 19 library branches have defibrillators in case of an emergency. Officials hope to raise $20,000 to get them in the rest of the libraries. [READ MORE](   [DC creates new pathway from HBCUs to local government]( “This program will play a key role in ensuring that the talent we see from our dynamic students will be able to assist with fortifying our local government.” [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Safe Thanksgiving foods for your pet]( Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family and feasting. While you prepare a delectable spread for your loved ones, don't forget about your four-legged family members with these tips.   [WTOP takes a peek inside DC's Mansion on O Street]( In this edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax takes us to Dupont Circle to explore “The O,” Northwest D.C.'s best-kept secret, with more than 100 rooms and more than 70 secret doors and passageways. [READ MORE](   [DC filmmaker Aviva Kempner chronicles family of Holocaust victims, survivors at Avalon Theatre]( Filmmaker Aviva Kempner turns the lens inward on her own family in "A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings." [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. 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