Why Youngkin is still avoiding Trump - Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 02, 2024 [Web version](   [Why Trump's Richmond rally is politically tricky for Youngkin]( The leading Republican presidential candidate will be in Richmond Saturday night to rally voters ahead of the state's primary election on Tuesday, however Virginia's top Republican leader will not be in attendance. [READ MORE](   [DC Del. Norton's State of the Union guest? WMATA chief Clarke]( “I'm pleased GM Clarke accepted my invitation to attend this year's address as he will be an important partner in navigating the upcoming challenges with Metro,” Norton said in a statement. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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!   [Teen girl dies in ‘train surfing incident' near Silver Spring Metro station]( “Riding outside of a train is dangerous, illegal, and highly likely to lead to severe injury or death.” Metro's statement read. [READ MORE](   [Cost of Purple line increases yet again, completion pushed back]( Officials announced the extra payments along with a roughly 234-day delay that will push the line's completion back from spring of 2027 to December of that year. [READ MORE](   Sponsored Event [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.   [How 2 minutes of casual conversation are helping Fairfax Co. students feel a sense of belonging]( “Just understanding that belonging is such a basic need, and making sure that if our students are feeling like they belong, they're in a better place to be able to learn and receive information,” teacher Nicole Johnson said. [READ MORE](   [Virginia school board member arrested on Jan. 6 charges]( More than three years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a Virginia school board member is facing several charges after federal prosecutors say he was caught on video entering the building and taking part in the disorder. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | Watch Now]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts shared insights and progress on AI work and discussed how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.   [A day after Capitol lockdown, Maryland official says text-message alert system has been in the works]( Maryland signed a contract this week to create a text-message alert system for the grounds of the Capitol, lawmakers said Friday, a day after the historic building was put on lockdown. [READ MORE](   [Arlington neighborhood rallies as police investigate possible hate crime]( A group of Arlington residents held a rally to support each other and make clear that hate-related acts are not welcome in their community. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [How MedStar Health can treat pericardial effusion]( Although well tolerated for some patients, fluid buildup around the heart, particularly in excess, can cause other complications like heart failure and even death. MedStar Washington Hospital Center dives into how pericardial effusion can be diagnosed and managed.   [3 additional suspects charged in Md. teen's death last fall ordered held without bond]( Three more teenagers arrested and charged in the death of a 16-year-old girl last fall will stay behind bars after a Prince George's County judge deemed all three threats to the community. [READ MORE](   [DC teen arrested in July killing of Lyft driver who spent years helping US forces in Afghanistan]( A 15-year-old boy was arrested Friday morning in connection with the July killing of Lyft driver Nasrat Ahmad Yar in D.C., according to police. [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.   [Ways to enjoy the DC cherry blossoms by boat]( In this guide, WTOP rounds up a few of the ways to view the cherry blossoms by water, whether that's on a kayak, pedalboat, cruise or tiki boat. [READ MORE](   [Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington's playoff hopes]( Alex Ovechkin scored his 839th career goal and helped set up John Carlson's go-ahead goal, and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Friday night in a massive victory for their playoff hopes. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by iProov [Industry Exchange Cyber: A facial factor to secure authentication?]( Rather than a six-digit token, iProov's biometric technology generates colors that, when bounced from a screen off a user's face and into a camera, can discern between a living person and photograph image. 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