Add an umbrella with your Tuesday travel gear - Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 21, 2023 [Web version](   [Wet weather expected Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving holiday weekend]( Rain will begin to form around 7 a.m. Tuesday and last through Wednesday morning. Upwards of two inches of rain can be expected, according to 7News chief meteorologist Veronica Johnson. [READ MORE](   [The man nominated to be Montgomery Co.'s next fire chief says he'll ‘work with everybody']( Charles Bailey is currently the department's operations chief, but if his nomination by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is confirmed by the county council, he'll lead one of the area's largest Fire and EMS teams. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [NEW! Sentara Health Plans Now Available For Federal Employees]( Dedicated customer service, eye and hearing exams and no cost preventive care are just a few reasons you should make the switch to Sentara Health Plans. This Plan is issued by Sentara Health Plans. Exclusions, terms and conditions apply.   [‘Unimaginable loss': 2 children struck and killed walking to Prince George's Co. elementary school]( Lessons at Riverdale Park Elementary School on Tuesday will be virtual, and counselors will be on hand a day after the collision at the intersection of Riverdale Road and Taylor Road. [READ MORE](   [DC adds speed cameras to many new locations in safety push]( The District's Department of Transportation will put speed cameras up in areas around the city where speeding is a safety risk. [READ MORE](   Sponsored Content [Washington Gas: Lighting the way to the future]( “This year has been dedicated to everyone who calls the DMV home,” said Blue Jenkins, President of Washington Gas. “Washington Gas is honored to pursue technologies that will continue making energy safe, affordable and reliable for our region.”   [Whip up a unique, delicious Thanksgiving stuffing with Chef Mike Freeman of Le Clou]( For home cooks who want to make a statement at this year's Thanksgiving dinner table, Chef Mike Freeman has the dish for you. [READ MORE](   [Explore DC's FDR memorial … not the one you're thinking of!]( Check out WTOP's Matt Kaufax's search around the bushes of the National Archives to uncover the original monument dedicated to the 32nd U.S. president. [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.   [Why it's hard to tell if Amazon HQ2 is driving up Arlington home prices]( It was five years ago that Amazon selected Arlington for its HQ2 campus. In addition to joy about the enormous economic win, there was also hand-wringing about its impact on local housing affordability. [READ MORE](   [How much is retail theft costing you in the checkout aisle? The answer may surprise you]( It is frustrating to have to wait for an employee to unlock a glass case for laundry detergent, but retail theft is eating up more than just your time. It's also eating up your dollars. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [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.   [DC files lawsuit against home renovation company Curbio, alleging fraud, deception]( "There's still things that have not been completed by Curbio, yet they sent me a demand for $118,000." D.C.'s suit is seeking to recover financial penalties and monetary damages. [READ MORE](   [Alleged cross-country drug ring busted 2 years after DC mother overdosed with single pill]( More than two years after a young D.C. mother died of a deadly fentanyl overdose, federal law enforcement have announced the additional arrests of members of a sprawling drug ring connected to the case. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [America needs to advance long-term solutions to improve housing supply and affordability]( Years of underinvestment and underbuilding have left America with a severe housing shortage unlike ever before. Elected officials must prioritize the pro-housing solutions on the table now and safeguard the future of property ownership.   [Israeli military ‘deeply distressed' about hostages]( WTOP national security correspondent JJ Green spoke with Maj. Libby Weiss, a spokesperson for the IDF, about Hamas' tunnel system and the status of the hostages. [READ MORE](   [Indie horror flick ‘The Haunted Forest' films at Markoff's Haunted Forest in Dickerson]( The feature-length indie horror flick just wrapped 18 days of filming Monday night at Markoff's Haunted Forest in Montgomery County, where the story is set. [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. 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