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TOP NEWS | March 12, 2024 [Web version](   [DC's mayor says crime is falling, as she signs sweeping anti-crime bill into law]( The legislation makes it easier for judges to detain juveniles and adults accused of violent crimes while they wait for their trials. It also addresses retail theft and allows for DNA collection once someone commits a crime. [READ MORE](   [‘Big warm-up': DC region could flirt with 80 degrees later this week]( It's not just daylight that is springing forward - temperatures are heading for a "big warm-up," giving a preview of springlike weather for the D.C. area. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [The Right Bank Can Change Outcomes]( Freedom Bank's Government Contracting team offers flexible, accessible services tailored to your unique goals. We have the expertise to help you obtain capital, mobilize expenses for new contract awards, and leverage buy-outs and acquisitions. Whether you are part of an emerging 8(a) or SDVOSB or an established contractor competing on full and open contracts, we're here to help you.   [Montgomery County's next police chief could come from within the ranks]( County Executive Marc Elrich wrote in a letter to council members that he plans to evaluate "internal departmental candidates first," and his first interview could be scheduled for early April. [READ MORE](   [Just because you can afford to buy a house in Arlington doesn't make it any easier to buy there]( Arlington County is one of the most competitive housing markets in the country. And one of the most expensive. [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!   [What's stalling the opening of DC's ‘Real-Time Crime Center'?]( In February, D.C. was expected to open its "Real-Time Crime Center," which would offer D.C. police and partner agencies from across the region a place to work together. It's now March and the office's doors remain closed. [READ MORE](   [New women's homeless shelter in Southeast DC aims to fill critical gap]( A new homeless shelter will be opening up in Southeast D.C. for women not quite sick enough to stay in the hospital, but who still need medical care. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [From clinic to community health provider: Behind the scenes at Whitman-Walker]( Whitman-Walker has played a vital role in the health and wellness of our region for 50 years. We talk with CEO of the health center Naseema Shafi to learn more about what's next for this non-profit's future growth and service to community.   [Matt About Town: Bathe in beer at this Maryland spa and alehouse]( Ever wondered what it's like to bathe in beer? A Maryland spa and alehouse aims to give its guests the full pampering package, and it's making quite the splash. [READ MORE](   [Historic Washington Aqueduct undergoing $21M repairs]( Since the 1850s, it has helped provide safe drinking water to the District. Now, the Washington Aqueduct is undergoing repairs to fix structural issues caused by overweight vehicles on MacArthur Boulevard. 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[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.   [James Madison claims Sun Belt title to earn its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2013]( Xavier Brown scored a career-high 21 points to go with 10 rebounds and No. 2 seed James Madison eased by No. 4 seed Arkansas State 91-71 on Monday night to claim the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship. [READ MORE](   [William H. Macy visits DC's Warner Theatre for special screening of movie masterpiece ‘Fargo']( "It's just a lovely, lovely script." WTOP's Jason Fraley speaks with William H. Macy ahead of the actor hosting a screening of the 1996 film on Thursday. 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