How 1 Virginia school district is addressing human trafficking - Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 01, 2024 [Web version](   [Prince William Co. schools are hiring another human trafficking prevention specialist. Here's what the job entails]( “We can really see ourselves as sort of a central hub, as far as getting that information that some of our other community partners and agencies may not even be aware of.” The job is helping to keep students safe, officials say. [READ MORE](   [Longtime Asian American residents raise concerns about DC's ‘dwindling' Chinatown]( As D.C. looks toward the future of its Chinatown neighborhood, some longtime members of the city's Asian American community are concerned their voices are not being heard. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Want to try transit? Fairfax Co. program offers local employees free $50 SmarTrip card]( The SmartBenefits Plu$50 program in Fairfax County, Va., presents an opportunity for local employers to enhance employee benefits while contributing to sustainability and transportation initiatives.   [The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks]( At the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, crews plan to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next 10 days, allowing more maritime traffic to resume through Baltimore's port. [READ MORE](   [Maryland 2024 primary: How close is the race between Alsobrooks and Trone? Who's leading in the crowded 6th District?]( Josh Kurtz, founding editor of Maryland Matters, joined WTOP to discuss the primary elections in Maryland, which has several races voters are watching. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Civil War Heritage Area [Don't let spring showers keep you from exploring garden flowers in Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area]( Spanning three counties in Maryland, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area offers exciting opportunities for history lovers and garden enthusiasts alike.   [How a Maryland woman turned her passion for sunglasses into a thriving Annapolis business]( "You don't have to be all conservative; you can put a pair of purple lenses on and be all cool for the day." If you're looking for a particular style of sunglasses, chances are Shades of the Bay on Main Street can help you. [READ MORE](   [8 Asian festivals to enjoy in the DC area during AAPI Heritage Month]( Throughout the month of May, several communities across the D.C. area plan to host a series of captivating festivals, each showcasing the diverse traditions and customs of different Asian cultures. [READ MORE](   EVENT [Federal News Network's Industry Exchange Data 2024]( How are you employing data to modernize your agency? Join us May 6 at 1 p.m. ET for Federal News Network's Industry Exchange Data event where leading technologists will share insights, tips and technology know-how.   [Protesters clash at UCLA after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstrators from Columbia University]( New York City officers entered Columbia's campus late Tuesday after the university requested help. Meanwhile, violence broke out at UCLA overnight between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters. [READ MORE](   [From the classroom to the car lot: Montgomery Co. students sell the cars they've refurbished]( On Saturday, a group of Montgomery County high school students will be at their school, but they won't be learning, they'll be selling cars. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic [Matt About Town x Make-A-Wish: How a Pasadena, Md. teen's battle against leukemia brought the US soccer community together]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax met 13-year-old Leanna from Pasadena, Maryland. Her journey fighting cancer and her experience meeting the U.S. women's national soccer team as part of her wish will move and inspire you.   [Youth curfew zones in Prince George's Co. likely to expand beyond National Harbor after council action]( The police chief in Prince George's County now has the authority to create and enforce additional youth curfew zones under a resolution passed by the county council. [READ MORE](   [Capitals' T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He'll only do so if his back problems are fixed]( “I'd love to play next year, but I will need to come back with somewhat of a guarantee that my back won't be - it's hard putting everyone through the situation.” [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How is digital transformation impacting the mission at FEMA? | Watch now]( In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, host Jason Miller and his guest, Charlie Armstrong, chief information officer at FEMA will discuss the how digital transformation is supporting the mission at FEMA.   [Leslie Odom Jr., Cypress Hill, Bonnie Raitt headline May entertainment around DC area]( The weather is warming up, so it's time to get out and enjoy some fun activities. WTOP's Jason Fraley rounds up events around the D.C. area in our May Entertainment Guide. 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