Are the Capitals and Wizards moving to Virginia? - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 12, 2023 [Web version](   [Va. lawmakers approve plan to bring Monumental teams to Potomac Yard]( If the deal moves forward, it would need additional approval from the state's General Assembly and the Alexandria City Council before shovels hit the ground for a new arena. [READ MORE](   [Zelenskyy will arrive on Capitol Hill to grim mood as Biden's aid package for Ukraine risks collapse]( The White House said the time was right for Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington as President Joe Biden pushes lawmakers to approve the aid package before the year-end holidays. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How a high-yield savings account can help you reach your savings goals]( A high-yield savings account is one way to take advantage of today's interest rates and earn from your funds.   [Food halls are booming in the DC area. Here's why]( This year saw the addition of three new food halls in the D.C. region, and there are plans for more. What's behind the food hall fever? [READ MORE](   [Montgomery Co. officials voice concern over local bus service facing massive funding cuts]( Local officials have expressed concern over proposed cuts outlined by Maryland's secretary of transportation, which could mean a hit of more than $17 million to Montgomery County's Ride On bus service. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Tyler Technologies [Gaining a data advantage to better manage FOIA demands]( Our new ebook details how agencies - including the Justice Department and State Department - are reinventing how they manage and access the government's vast data stores to achieve the law's mandates smartly.   [‘Grand Theft Auto in real life': 10 teens charged in 2 DC-area carjacking rings]( While all of the defendants are aged 18 or 19, a few were 17 at the time of the alleged carjackings. The U.S. Attorney's office plans to use its authority under D.C. law to charge those individuals as adults. [READ MORE](   [WATCH: Explore an obscure DC monument that provided the building blocks for the Capitol and White House]( In today's edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax explored the fascinating backstory behind another obscure monument: Braddock's Rock in Foggy Bottom. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue: Combining public safety and volunteer service]( With more than 2,000 uniformed personnel, civilian staff and volunteers, contributions from both career staff and volunteer members help ensure the safety of residents and the community.   [Families help remove DC mural dedicated to American hostages taken abroad]( Many of the U.S. residents depicted in the mural, including Paul Rusesabagina and Brittney Griner, have returned home but eight are still in captivity. [READ MORE](   [Medical facility in DC's Ward 8 gets $22.5M in federal funding]( The money will fund 40 exam and consultation rooms, eight dental suites, and 23 group and psychotherapy rooms that will provide expanded telemedicine services. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Compass Health Center [Views from the frontlines: Maryland's mental health crisis]( Maryland is in crisis, with roughly 838,000 Marylanders aged 12 and up struggling with a mental health condition.   [Google announces grant money for AI, robotics clubs in Va. schools]( Google is giving out more than $500,000 in grants to start robotic and AI clubs in Virginia schools, including one at Herndon Middle School. [READ MORE](   [‘A very special guy': Maryland broadcaster remembers tight end Frank Wycheck]( For Johnny Holliday, the longtime voice of Maryland Football, the former tight end, who died over the weekend, was "tough as nails" but one of the nicest people he ever met. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Every edge device has a story to tell - here's how AI can help you parse the data and read between the lines]( Now, artificial intelligence can help agencies parse that data and read between the lines of each story to solve complex mission challenges in real time.   [Enchant Christmas transforms Nationals Park into winter wonderland for family holiday home run]( "Gliding among these stunning lights overhead with someone you love, it's just magical." The annual holiday event returns to the nation's capital through Dec. 31. [READ MORE](   [All systems are go for Geminids Meteor shower this week - how to watch in DC region]( Conditions during the peak time to watch the best meteor shower of the year are primed for giving skywatchers a wonderful display. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Virginia Railway Express [Reduced telework creates opportunity for federal workers to rethink commuting options]( As federal agencies continue to increase the number of days workers must be in the office, many employees are looking for a better way to commute.   PARTNERSHIP [Virginia Tech to play in Military Bowl in Annapolis]( The National Capital Region's college football bowl game, the Military Bowl presented by Go Bowling.com will feature Virginia Tech Hokies VS. the Tulane Green Wave December 27 at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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