Addressing DC's anti-crime laws - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 06, 2024 [Web version](   [DC Council set to vote on sweeping crime legislation. What's in the bill?]( Aiming to stop the explosion of carjackings and other violent crime in the city, the D.C. Council is expected to take a first vote Tuesday on a bill that would overhaul public safety. [READ MORE](   [Why are opioid overdoses rising in Fairfax County?]( 'Major concern': According to county leaders, opioid overdoses are rising in part because of the cost and accessibility of counterfeit pills, often laced with fentanyl. [READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [AI & Data Exchange 2024 on Feb. 27 and 28 | Register now!]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.   [Crime increased in Montgomery County for third straight year, data shows]( According to a new report, over the past five years, homicides increased in the Maryland county by 93.3% from 2019 to 2013. Also, the report claims auto thefts have spiked by 131%. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery County Board of Education to vote on new interim superintendent]( Monique Felder has over 32 years of experience in public education, working as an executive director for Prince George's County Public Schools and as a teacher for Montgomery County. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Washington Adventist University [Childcare providers grow, develop essential skills through Washington Adventist University]( Adults and working professionals can find the programs and support they need to grow in their careers at Washington Adventist University.   [Column: Dan Quinn's evolution could be Commanders' gain]( WTOP's Rob Woodfork says Dan Quinn won the press conference in Ashburn, but one key element to his second chance could mean ultimate success for the Commanders. [READ MORE](   [‘Complete shock': DC musician Cat Janice has ‘dream come true' in hospice watching song climb the charts]( "Dance You Outta My Head" has gone viral as a global phenomenon, rising to the top of the music charts as all the proceeds would benefit her 7-year-old son, Loren. [READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [Unlocking Zero Trust: Strategic approaches and cybersecurity modernization | Register now!]( Join moderator Jason Miller, and agency and industry leaders on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. to gain insights into the critical aspects of Zero Trust Architecture and how it can help reshape and innovate your cybersecurity approach.   [Metro GM's proposed budget won't call for dramatic service cuts, station closures]( After sounding the alarm that dramatic cuts would be needed to keep Metro afloat, the transit agency's leader is painting a less bleak budget picture as he proposes his spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. [READ MORE](   [Northwest DC Safeway installs security gates to deter shoplifting]( The supermarket said changes were recently made at some stores in D.C. "to maintain a safe and welcoming shopping experience for our customers." [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.   [DC law removes waiting period before divorce]( A new law eliminates the waiting period before divorce in D.C. in an effort to help domestic violence survivors more quickly leave abusive spouses. [READ MORE](   [Cleared to process some evidence again, DC crime lab faces big backlog - and complaints over transparency]( The D.C. agency tasked with analyzing crime scene evidence now faces a daunting backlog of cases after having its accreditation to perform some forensic casework restored late last year. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Virginia doctor who prescribed more than 500k doses of opioids granted new trial]( Even though the jury convicted Joel Smithers in 2019, his case was subject to the 2022 Supreme Court decision because his appeal was still pending when that ruling was issued. [READ MORE](   [Capital One Hall in Tysons stages 60th anniversary tribute to The Beatles' first ever US concert]( Fans can enjoy a special anniversary tribute show 60 years after the English band performed at the now-defunct Washington Coliseum in D.C. 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