How you can get rid your Christmas tree - Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 27, 2023 [Web version](   [Where DC-area residents can dispose their Christmas trees and holiday decorations]( With the holiday season coming to an end, residents will begin to take down their Christmas trees. WTOP has gathered a list of instructions for recycling decorations in your area. [READ MORE](   [What happened in local business in 2023? A look at the woes, wins, mergers and more]( From restaurants closing and new ones opening, to mergers and acquisitions that made the news, WTOP has a roundup of the biggest business stories of the year. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [DC crime lab appears to regain partial accreditation after losing ability to process evidence in 2021]( In a statement, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the "Reaccreditation is a critical step in supporting case closure and affording us another tool to advance justice for victims." [READ MORE](   [What to recycle, what to toss after the holidays]( The holiday season often brings with it a surge of garbage, contributing to an increase in the overall volume of discarded material around this time of year. [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. For an exclusive round table, we get tips and insights from security leaders at GSA, NGA, NRO, SEC and USPS. | Download now!   [Could the 2024 economy be (gasp!) normal?]( As the nation looks ahead to 2024, there is cautious optimism that the economy may return to a sense of normalcy after years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [READ MORE](   [Longtime CBS, WTOP journalist Tom Foty dies at 77]( He was a voice familiar to WTOP listeners, often during the late night and overnight hours: longtime CBS News Radio Washington anchor and reporter Tom Foty died Tuesday at 77. [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.   [WTOP's Book Report: Don't-miss books of 2023]( In 2023, WTOP's Book Report series took us many places. As the year draws to a close, a few favorites emerge as the cream of the crop across various genres. [READ MORE](   [How to keep your skin glowing this winter]( These months can be tough on skin. But doctors say adopting a few simple practices can keep you hydrated and youthful in winter. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Workday [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   [Have the holiday blues? Psychiatrist gives tips on how to keep your head up]( “Get back to whatever it is that makes us feel structured, and feel comfortable and feel at home. So first and foremost, safeguard your routines. Get back to your daily routines.” [READ MORE](   [How to turn your post-holiday chores into a workout]( Getting your heart rate up and burning a few calories doesn't have to be a chore in the post-holiday aftermath. It can actually be part of your chores - if you have fun with it. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Spectrum Enterprise [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.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](