Get your ice scraper ready - Saturday, January 20, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | January 20, 2024 [Web version](   [Ice, dangerously cold winds remain as DC area recovers from 2nd winter blast]( A second winter blast arrived in the D.C. region Friday and pummeled the capital area with nearly 5.5 inches of snow in some parts. But while the snow has departed, there are still other dangers: ice and freezing temperatures. [READ MORE](   [Small plane makes emergency landing on Loudoun Co. Parkway near Dulles Airport]( "The only damage that occurred was to the guardrail off the right side of the Parkway." A small plane made an emergency landing, avoided hitting any vehicles on the roadway and no injuries were reported. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Discover tactics, tech and talent to keep pace with ever-evolving cyber demands]( Cloud, edge, visibility, staff, credentials - all are cyber challenges. Join the Federal Drive's Tom Temin as he talks with experts from Cisco, Dakota State University, ExtraHop, iProov and Tanium. | Sign up for the FNN Industry Exchange Cyber 2024 now   [How DC's ‘snow czar' helps keep roads safe during winter weather]( Warnique West is D.C.'s first female snow coordinator, a role she's confident in because she's done many of the jobs her colleagues hold. [READ MORE](   [Boil water advisory issued for much of Northwest DC]( The impacted area stretches from the National Zoo to the Maryland border. DC Water said the advisory may be lifted by Sunday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Planet [Maintaining maritime domain awareness | Download our new eBook!]( Agencies with maritime missions increasingly rely on images and data from multiple sources, in and outside the government. In our new ebook, we share how that helps them establish clear situational context and develop useful analytics.   [Planning your spring break vacation? We've got tips on how to find deals]( Need something to get your mind off the snowy weather? We've got tips on how to save some money when planning that spring break vacation. [READ MORE](   [Report: DC police's gang database is an unreliable system secretly surveilling residents; plagued with inaccuracies]( The new report states the database disproportionately impacts Black and Latinx residents, noting that of the people tracked during their study period, 83% were Black, 12% were Latinx and only 1% was white. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Accessing the dark web safely is key to using open source intelligence]( When it comes to open source intelligence, most experts believe the intelligence community remains in the early stages of embracing it as a discipline.   [Do you have student loans that need repaying? A clinic in DC aims to help you navigate it a little easier]( "This is really, really urgent, really timely." Two local nonprofits are hosting a student debt informational clinic on Sunday in Northwest D.C. [READ MORE](   [When a deep freeze puts your heating system on ice: What you need to know]( Frigid temperatures put a lot of strain on home heating systems, and homeowners need to know what to do if their system -- whether a furnace or heat pump -- stops working. [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 GALA Hispanic Theatre hit by cybercrime, robbed of thousands]( The theatre, which features productions in Spanish and English, was a victim of cybercrime, losing more than $250,000, but its co-founder is hopeful in its future. [READ MORE](   [DC musician Cat Janice, currently home in hospice, releases her last song to benefit her 7-year-old son]( Alt-pop artist Cat Janice released her last single one day before her 31st birthday. It is a gift for fans and a legacy song for her son. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Bright MLS [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. 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