All fraternities, sororities suspended at U. Md. - Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 03, 2024 [Web version](   [University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation]( A letter sent Friday from university officials to fraternity and sorority presidents described the alleged misconduct as “activities that have threatened the safety and well-being of members of the University community.” [READ MORE](   [Bowser, DC police chief huddle with grassroots leaders to combat crime problem]( “We want to be safe. We want to have opportunities for everyone to live their best lives in D.C.," Mayor Muriel Bowser said. [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!   [‘We don't need your vote': Trump's rally in Richmond concludes ahead of Super Tuesday without Gov. Youngkin]( In a rally in Virginia at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday night, current GOP frontrunner and former president Donald Trump focused on immigration policy and voting on Super Tuesday. [READ MORE](   [Who will succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader?]( Moves to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader are underway, as lawmakers prepare for a campaign slated for post-November resolution. [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.   [Miles from the Tidal Basin, an alternative for cherry blossom lovers]( For anyone who loves cherry blossoms but isn't a fan of the crowds at the National Mall and the Tidal Basin, there's another place in D.C. that offers a chance to take in the beauty of the flowering trees. [READ MORE](   [How magic mushrooms might help you be more productive at work]( You might only think of Grateful Dead and tie-dye when you think of magic mushrooms, but a former finance executive is advocating that they can be used effectively in your professional life. 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