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TOP NEWS | February 02, 2024 [Web version](   [First look at transportation plans for Potomac Yard entertainment district]( The plan includes 9 million square feet for an arena that would house the Washington Capitals and Wizards teams as well as an entertainment district that includes a separate 3,000-seat venue for concerts, a large underground parking lot and much more. [READ MORE](   [More affordable child care to open at a familiar spot in Montgomery Co.]( The old Silver Spring Library operated for nearly 60 years, but will now provide early learning opportunities to nearly 130 children up to age 5. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [A study looks at the relation between infertility and menopause symptoms]( A study in the journal Menopause linked infertility to some midlife menopause symptoms. Experts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center dive in.   [Black History Month offers chance to learn more about DC-based icons]( February is Black History Month. The man who created the month, historian Carter G. Woodson, lived in D.C., as did other notable Black history icons, such as Frederick Douglass. [READ MORE](   [DC property management company failed to protect Black women from harassment, lawsuit alleges]( The D.C. Attorney General is suing a property management company, accusing the company of violating the city's Human Rights Act. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Brushing up: A step-by-step guide to canine tooth brushing]( In this step-by-step guide, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital will walk you through the process of brushing your dog's teeth, making it a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your canine companion.   [Fairfax County music teacher wins 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award]( Annie Ray, a music teacher and orchestra leader from Annandale, Virginia, has been named the winner of the 2024 Music Educator Award. The prestigious honor, presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, recognizes Ray's contribution to music education. [READ MORE](   ['We can do better': Former Md. Superintendents sit down with WTOP on current controversies and what can be done]( WTOP talked to two former Maryland Superintendents about the challenges of the job, and what happens when there's tension between a Superintendent and the Board of Education they serve. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [For the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory cybersecurity starts with research and zero trust]( PNNL researchers are tasked with protecting critical infrastructure to prevent and mitigate the damage that could be done from a cyber-attack on software, firmware and the networks that they operate on.   [Virginia considers a major expansion of gambling by legalizing ‘skill games']( Dueling legislative proposals in Virginia backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting machines in businesses such as truck stops, restaurants and convenience stores. [READ MORE](   [Teens get a chance to explore veterinary careers thanks to DC-based animal rescue group]( Young animal lovers may want to consider a career in veterinary medicine, but wonder if the field is right for them. The Humane Rescue Alliance is looking to answer their questions during a webinar next month. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield reduces barriers to healthcare with untraditional investments, partners]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is making investments beyond the traditional world of health care in order to strengthen communities and improve lives.   [DC offers Metro millions to help avoid ‘approaching the financial cliff' with dramatic service cuts]( D.C. is offering Metro millions in aid to help close the transportation agency's $750 million budget deficit, which could have resulted in dramatic service reductions or cuts across the region. [READ MORE](   [Heads up, Metro riders: Trackwork hits Red, Green and Yellow Lines this weekend]( If you plan on riding Metro this weekend, keep an eye on those schedules. There's going to be trackwork on the Red, Green and Yellow lines. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How are you getting the most bang for your cyber buck? | Share your take with Federal News Network]( We want to hear from federal cyber and technology leaders and managers about how you are addressing current cyber demands and how your agency is making the most of its resources to improve its cyber posture. | Please take our quick survey   [Can SZA send out an ‘SOS' or will Taylor Swift be the ‘Anti-Hero?' A preview of Sunday night's Grammys]( The 66th annual Grammy Awards honor music's best this Sunday night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Trevor Noah will host the ceremony for the fourth time, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. [READ MORE](   [Beltway Basketball Beat: Maryland's D earns midseason A]( Right now, Maryland's men's basketball team is halfway through its conference slate and enjoying six days off between games against Nebraska and Michigan State. 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