The snow returns tomorrow... - Thursday, January 18, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | January 18, 2024 [Web version](   [Another burst of winter weather is on the way this week. Here's what to expect]( Forecasters are predicting another 1 to 4 inches of snow for the D.C. region Friday to end a workweek that began with the most significant snowfall the area has seen in two years. [READ MORE](   [‘Could have been handled better': Why Montgomery Co. schools went from 2-hour delay to closing]( Montgomery County students and parents went to bed Tuesday night thinking they could sleep in later before sending the kids to school. But the next morning, the Maryland school system sent out another message that left parents scrambling to find other arrangements. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Weighing your weight loss options: Which is right for you]( There are several options when it comes to maintaining your weight. Dr. Ivanesa Pardo, a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center discusses which ones may be right for you.   [‘It hurts a lot': Prince George's Co. car dealership hit with big theft after nine vehicles stolen]( The owner of HARB Motor in Camp Springs is in disbelief after thieves busted into his business this week and stole nine vehicles. [READ MORE](   [Things to do in the DC area: Ways to get creative locally, karaoke … and more!]( Whether you're a writer, visual artist, someone who dabbles in crafts or all three, the D.C. area has a variety of spaces worth considering for getting creative among like-minded individuals. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PCMA [The political and economic ramifications of undermining the free market in health care]( Former U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania spoke with WTOP about how lawmakers have been busy examining various aspects of the healthcare system and how they affect consumers, including pharmacy benefit managers.   [DC's annual March for Life to bring slew of road closures Friday]( Thousands are expected to converge on D.C.'s National Mall on Friday for the annual March for Life, which brings with it traffic closures. [READ MORE](   [Honda, Kia and Hyundai dominate list of Best Cars for the Money]( Just in time for this weekend's D.C. Auto Show, U.S. News & World Report has issued its 2024 list of the Best Cars for the Money. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Supporting national priorities through smart chemical regulation]( According to a recent survey by the American Chemistry Council, 86% of chemical manufacturers said the overall level of regulatory burden has risen, particularly at the federal level. And the problem is not getting better.   [What do nuns, the Civil War and Ireland have in common? Check this obscure DC monument to find out]( In today's edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax heads to M Street Northwest to learn about the patriotic and prayerful story behind the “Nuns of the Battlefield” Memorial. [READ MORE](   [Lawsuit claims ‘gang of white officers' controls a Maryland prison]( A group of five Black correctional officers at a Hagerstown, Maryland, prison says white officers are controlling the facility with a race-based "gang." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Red River [Three top cybersecurity priorities for 2024]( James Carnall, the head of cyber at Red River Technology, said that reaching a state of zero trust and enhancing cybersecurity generally will start with identity management.   [Historic DC hotel nears luxury senior living conversion]( The Fairfax Hotel, which opened in 1927 and whose Jockey Club bar and restaurant was a favorite for celebrity and politician sightings, will reopen as luxury senior living community Inspir Embassy Row later this year. [READ MORE](   [Complaint alleges American University failed to take action against antisemitism targeting Jewish students]( The complaint filed Wednesday by The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish on Campus alleged that AU was a "pervasive and hostile environment" for Jewish students. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Taking action to ensure fairness and equity in housing: How government and real estate can work together]( The current housing market presents lots of challenges for first-time buyers and people in the market for a home. WTOP's Mitchell Miller discusses with Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland's 4th District and Amit Kulkarni and Lisa Sturtevant from Bright MLS.   [Can kids have too much time in the snow? Actually, yes]( After waiting two years for any sign of snow, kids were understandably excited about getting outside this week. Odds are they won't want to stop, with the possibility of more snow Friday. [READ MORE](   [Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes $63.1 billion budget with no tax increases]( Maryland Gov. Wes Moore submitted a $63.1 billion state spending plan Wednesday that avoids tax hikes while using a variety of budget-balancing moves to close a deficit. [READ MORE](   [Arlington woman accused of impersonating immigration lawyer, defrauding clients of $700K]( An Arlington woman has been charged with posing as an immigration attorney and defrauding clients of about $700,000, according to a federal grand jury indictment. [READ MORE](   [Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken join WTOP as 20th anniversary ‘American Idol' tour hits Bethesda]( Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, from "American Idol," reunite for a 20th anniversary tour at Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday, Jan. 22. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [How much daily exercise does my pet need?]( While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. 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