What's DC's 'best and final offer' to keep the Caps and Wizards? - Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 13, 2023 [Web version](   [DC offers $500M in arena renovations as Wizards, Capitals owner prepares relocation plans, source says]( The majority owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, Ted Leonsis, is expected to join Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a Wednesday morning event in Potomac Yard. [READ MORE](   [Congressional hearing looks into GSA's decision to choose Greenbelt for FBI home]( A top leader in the GSA testified before Congress and defended the decision to choose Greenbelt, Maryland, over Virginia to be home of the FBI headquarters. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Congress must act on chemical security before terrorists do]( During this year's Chemical Security Summit, DHS leadership shared a cautionary story that underscored the importance of CFATS.   [‘The clock is ticking': DC-area leaders react to possible Metro cuts]( D.C.-area leaders reacted with alarm Tuesday following Metro's announcement that there could be steep cuts on the way, including the potential closure of 10 stations. [READ MORE](   [WMATA violated First Amendment by rejecting Metrobus ads, lawsuit says]( The company said it wanted to send people to its website to learn about its views on the role of religion in the founding of the U.S. and the role it thinks religion should play in the country now. [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.   [Column: Tomlin to the Commanders isn't as crazy as you think]( WTOP's Rob Woodfork breaks down how a dream scenario - a Super Bowl-winning coach who is well-respected in his field and has plenty left in the tank - can happen. [READ MORE](   [Career competition kicks in at a Montgomery Co. high school]( At Thomas Edison High School of Technology, cosmetology students are honing their skills and preparing for graduation. But before they battle for jobs, they compete for a spot in a national competition. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Fort Washington business owner builds ‘stitcher' community through yarn store]( "All stitchers are welcome." Terri Haynes sells knitting and crochet products and offers classes at her store in Prince George's County called "Gathering Yarns." [READ MORE](   [Santa can't do all the deliveries. Here's how to get your package in time for Christmas]( With Christmas on a Monday, and thus Christmas Eve on a Sunday, the deadline to get your packages shipped in time for Christmas is sneaking up faster than you'd expect. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association [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.   [DC installs car emissions test site in Kenilworth Park, National Park Service says it's not allowed]( The District recently installed a self-service car emissions testing site in Kenilworth Park in Northeast. But the facility will never open. [READ MORE](   [How Prince William County's Seals on Wheels program boosts access to court services]( Early next year, Seals on Wheels, which uses a sprinter van with several service windows, will help make court services more accessible in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal agencies and cybersecurity: Challenges and opportunities]( Federal agencies have been working to fulfill a White House mandate to update their networks to improve government cybersecurity.   [Sababa puts their own twist on the traditional latke recipe]( Latkes are an essential dish in Jewish cuisine, often paired with sour cream, apple sauce or both - but one local restaurant is putting their own twist on the traditional potato pancake in celebration of Hanukkah. [READ MORE](   [Library of Congress adds ‘Home Alone,' ‘Terminator 2,' ‘Apollo 13,' '12 Years a Slave' to National Film Registry]( The Library of Congress has just announced 25 new additions to its National Film Registry, which intends to preserve the heritage of American cinema. [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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