What could the Wizards and Caps leaving DC mean for Chinatown - Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 19, 2023 [Web version](   [Millions of dollars at stake if Wizards, Capitals move, DC think-tank says]( "Losing an anchor like the arena, it's going to impact all the other small businesses, retail and restaurant entities around the arena," Yesim Sayin of the D.C. Policy Center said. [READ MORE](   [Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery for now]( Work to remove the memorial had begun before the restraining order was issued, but the monument remains in place on cemetery grounds. A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Telecommunications stability, security and modernization are key for agency productivity]( When it comes to telecommunications security and modernization, the COVID-19 pandemic caused many agencies to pivot quickly from an in-office working environment to almost exclusively remote or hybrid work schedules.   [Montgomery, Prince George's Co. schools detail system operating budget proposals]( Maryland's largest public school systems in Montgomery and Prince George's counties have proposed multi-billion dollar budgets to keep their systems running. [READ MORE](   [Court docs: Man in U-Haul sprayed substance, yelled antisemitic phrase outside DC synagogue]( A man allegedly yelled an antisemitic phrase and sprayed people with an unknown substance during an attack outside a Georgetown synagogue Sunday morning. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Four Inc. and IBM [Commerce CDO outlines need for data to keep pace with emerging technology]( The Commerce Department serves as one of the country's biggest data hubs, and drives decision-making across government and industry.   [ANC commissioner fined $500 for voting twice in 2020 election]( Vanessa Rubio, an elected official in D.C. who serves as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, voted twice in the 2020 general election, according to an investigation carried out by the D.C. Board of Elections.  [READ MORE](   [WATCH: Come and explore Old Town Alexandria's most miniature mansion - built purely out of spite]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax visits the “Spite House” in historic Old Town Alexandria to tell the story of a fed up brickmaker, horse-drawn carriage rides and expensive real estate. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How are agencies doing with efforts to improve human capital management?]( Federal News Network surveyed government HR leaders to learn both where agencies are in developing and implementing HCM strategies and also the underlying challenges in improving human capital management. | Download the survey report now   [Virginia Tech professor urges parents to be vigilant about ‘smart' toys]( It's toy-buying season, and Internet-connected toys are on a lot of kids' lists. But there's growing concern about how much data those toys are collecting. [READ MORE](   [How to preserve the surprise of holiday gift giving]( If your kids are more tech-savvy than you, here's what you can do to keep your Christmas gifts from Santa still a surprise. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Red Hat [AI success relies on good planning, data and engineering]( Planning for artificial intelligence should start with the use cases. How might it benefit the organization? Who will it affect? Where can we get some quick wins?   [New training for DC police aimed at helping those with mental health issues]( D.C. police said it will roll out "new and innovative" training aimed at lowering the heat in situations involving people dealing with a mental health crisis. [READ MORE](   [US Park Police release body camera footage of deadly DC shooting]( Nearly a month after a deadly exchange of gunfire injured one U.S. Park Police officer and killed a D.C. resident, recently released body camera footage is shedding some light on the moments leading up to the shooting. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Hospice awareness campaign launched to educate D.C. residents about care benefits]( Capital Caring Health was awarded a charitable grant by The Washington Home Foundation to support a multimedia campaign aimed at raising awareness of hospice care options in the District.   [Metro riders line up for shuttle buses as maintenance begins for Red Line]( “It's always annoying, but, you know, I think it's for important repair. So I'm open to it.” Red Line service between Dupont Circle and Gallery Place is shut down until Dec. 30. [READ MORE](   [Commanders Corner: Elimination Edition]( The Washington Commanders were technically eliminated when they lost 28-20 to the Los Angeles Rams, but for many, the season has been over for some time. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Leidos [Why agencies are pairing zero trust with better UX for their agencies' employees]( As agencies ratchet up cyber controls, many find that improving user experience becomes equally critical. 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