DC edges closer to transforming old RFK Stadium site - Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 29, 2024 [Web version](   [House passes RFK revitalization bill, opening possibility for Commanders return]( The House voted to pass a bill allowing D.C. to redevelop the old RFK Stadium site in Northeast, sending the measure to the Senate. Almost every member of the Maryland delegation voted against the bill. [READ MORE](   [Legislation allowing recreational marijuana sales in Virginia heads to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin]( In 2021, Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana. However, because of political gridlock and policy differences, the state still hasn't set up retail sales, which critics say allows illicit sales to flourish. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED BY HOLY [Get on Top of Your Health: How Holy Cross focuses on combating systemic maternal care issues faced by women of color]( Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die in childbirth, and the mortality rate for Hispanic women jumped by 44% in the last year, Holy Cross' Dr. Janis Green says. She shares the health system's strategy for reversing such statistics.   [Maryland State Police to give away steering wheel locks to some Kia, Hyundai owners]( The free locks will be available at 14 state police barracks around Maryland this weekend after thieves targeted specific models. [READ MORE](   [DC mom takes matters into her own hands to keep kids crossing the street safe]( D.C. parent Allison McGill said the intersection of 11th and G Streets Southeast is frequently backed up with traffic "like a highway." [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!   [Matt About Town: This obscure DC monument was supposed to be the original Washington Monument]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax heads to the National Mall to learn more about the Jefferson Pier. [READ MORE](   [DC cherry blossom ID: Do you know your Yoshino from your Kwanzan?]( Crowds admiring the District's cherry trees are actually seeing a variety of blossoms, and the 12 different varieties range from Akebono to Yoshino. [READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [Federal News Network's DoD Cloud Exchange 2024 | Register Now]( Join Federal News Network on March 26 and 27 for our DoD Cloud Exchange. We'll be hosting leaders from across Defense along with industry tech experts to get in the weeds on the latest policy initiatives, real-world implementations and latest technology developments.   [‘Remarkable first' as Goodwill partnership brings affordable housing to Arlington]( Soon, the Goodwill on S. Glebe Road will be rebuilt, and its rebirth will not only bring a bigger store, but also a place to call home for families struggling financially. [READ MORE](   [Why a Fairfax Co. man is advocating to change the name of Burke]( "The juxtaposition creates teachable moments, and that's the whole point." David Martosko is advocating to change the name of the Virginia town to Fenton after discovering its namesake, Silas Burke, owned an enslaved child. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | 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.   [The ‘major challenge' of recycling plastics from asthma inhalers and insulin pens]( Small medical devices are necessary for millions of people, but they also come with a downside, as the plastics in them are extremely difficult to recycle and typically end up in household trash. [READ MORE](   [Md. cardiologist explains how women can prevent heart disease]( Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and it can affect women at any age. However, Dr. Sabra Lewsey of Johns Hopkins University states that 80-90% of cardiovascular disease is preventable. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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 Sports Huddle: What to make of the Commanders QB dilemma]( Should the Commanders trade up to the No. overall pick and select local Caleb Williams? The WTOP Sports team debates whether Washington should make the move and who makes the best No. 2 alternative. 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