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TOP NEWS | February 27, 2024 [Web version](   [Bill that could clear path to bring Commanders back to DC set for House vote]( The RFK Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act will hit the House floor Wednesday. If passed, D.C. would enter a 99-year lease, allowing it to redevelop the area or possibly build a new stadium. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co. considering how to implement later middle school start times]( Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring ways it can have middle schools start later in the morning without significant changes to other schedules or its budget. [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.   [Plan to revitalize downtown DC would cost $400 million]( D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says intervention is needed in downtown D.C. due to a steep drop in economic activity. Annual revenue generated from taxes has dropped by $243 million since 2019, and it's expected to grow. [READ MORE](   [The Smithsonian has amassed remains of around 30,000 people. Now it's ramping up efforts to return them]( The institution said it's moving as quickly as it can to repatriate the remains it acquired for scientific research during the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. [READ MORE](   Sponsored Event [Make 2024 your healthiest year yet]( WTOP talked with health and wellness experts from across the DMV to gain tips both personal and professional for our 2024 Get on Top of Your Health series. Check out the interviews now!   [New rankings show the safest vehicles on the road]( The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with what it said is the safest cars on the road by ranking a new list of vehicles in 2024. [READ MORE](   [Police, fire unions call for property tax hike in Arlington Co. to address staffing issues]( Police officials say the department is down 72 officers, giving it one of the highest vacancy rates in the D.C. area. In contrast, the firefighters union is seeing record attrition levels and vacancies. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield advances health equity by addressing ‘social drivers of health']( Factors such as income, education, employment, housing and social support networks collectively contribute to health outcomes. "They are basically the non-clinical factors that impact overall health," said Kimberly Harris, the director of community health and social impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.   [5th suspect arrested and charged with murder in Md. toddler's death]( Four others have been charged and face murder charges. Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy has indicated the case may be connected to gang activity. [READ MORE](   [An app to help DC residents prevent and cope with gun violence]( An app designed to help D.C. residents cope with the traumas of living through violence is planning to add more features to the platform. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Want to improve your heart health? Embrace 9 heart-smart steps]( Want to improve your heart health? It definitely pays to be proactive, says Dr. Vaani Panse Garg of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She shares nine heart-smart steps that can help people prevent heart disease.   [DC voter guide: What to know about this weekend's Republican presidential primary]( While most of D.C.'s elections take place in June, Republican voters will hit the polls at the start of March to pick their party's nominee for president. [READ MORE](   [‘It's in the net!' DC United bestows big honor on former WTOP sports director]( "It's really been a dream come true." D.C. United honored the famed D.C.-area soccer broadcaster by naming Audi Field's broadcast booth after him. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How modern security operations centers keep up with emerging threats]( As agencies turn to outsource their security operations center staffs, they need assurance the employees have both certifications and up-to-date knowledge.   [‘We need to focus on Black joy': Fairfax County students learn history through a ‘family reunion']( "The goal is to express diversity. It's not about race or ethnicity per se, but it's diversity of our student body and society as a whole," teacher Sean Miller said. [READ MORE](   [‘Slow Ride' for a good cause: Foghat headlines Rock & Roll for Children benefit in Silver Spring]( Foghat will headline the Rock & Roll for Children benefit concert at The Fillmore on Saturday, March 9, as the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Tusk opens up the show. 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