Prepare your home for the next big storm - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 12, 2024 [Web version](   [WTOP talks to an expert on simple tips for preparing your home for emergencies]( "This is a good month to do an annual checkup for your house," said Aris Papadopoulos, founder of the nonprofit Resilience Action Fund, on preparing your property for the next snowstorm or hurricane. [READ MORE](   [Pedestrian bridge project near Battlefield High School may be in jeopardy]( Prince William County Supervisor Bob Weir said both the estimated $25 million cost and lack of pedestrian traffic in Haymarket may result in the county exploring other safety alternatives. [READ MORE](   PRESENTED BY EAGLEBANK [Let's go! It's time for WTOP's Small Business September 2024!]( Throughout September, we're showcasing local businesses across the DMV and also financial, government and other organizations that help our small business community thrive. Learn and enjoy!   [They were kids when 9/11 happened. Here's why they became firefighters]( "Firefighters are still needed," Capt. Christopher Hallock said on why he chose such a dangerous profession. He was 4 years old when the worst attack on U.S. soil took place. [READ MORE](   [Public funeral held Thursday for DC officer killed in accidental shooting]( A funeral is being held for Wayne David, the D.C. police officer who died last month while trying to retrieve a gun in the Kenilworth neighborhood. [READ MORE](   Insight by George Washington University Hospital [Tackling pulmonary hypertension]( Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSc at GW Medicine discusses pulmonary hypertension and how GW Hospital can help patients with this condition.   [From dog bites to shelters, DC's Health Department and Humane Rescue Alliance prepare for changeover]( The Humane Rescue Alliance's contract with the District will expire at the end of the year, and D.C.'s Health Department will take over the handling of everything from sheltering animals to corralling strays. [READ MORE](   [Business in the front, party in the back: Check out Md.'s newest competition dedicated to an epic hairstyle]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax recaps his trip to the Maryland State Fair, where he took in the spectacle of their first ever “Mullet Madness” competition. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY SAP [Workplace Reimagined: Does workforce shortage, emerging tech offer potential for transformation?]( Modernizing human resources systems - taking advantage of digitization and AI - will help agencies prepare for workforce challenges and take advantage of technology opportunities, Mike Hofer of SAP SuccessFactors explains.   [Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach]( Increasing pay and earlier recruitment has helped Arlington Public Schools improve its substitute teacher hiring efforts, school system leaders said at a board meeting last week. [READ MORE](   [Fever, body aches, chills and cough: More pneumonia cases seen among kids in the DC region]( "This is not a new bacteria. It's a bacteria that commonly causes pneumonia, but we are seeing an increase in detection over the last few weeks," said Dr. Craig Shapiro of Children's National Hospital. [READ MORE](   Insight by EagleBank [Tantus Technologies navigates the unique financial ups and downs of federal IT with assist from EagleBank]( It's not new for DMV-based EagleBanks, says Mike Miller. “We've been working with the government contracting community at large for a long time through multiple events, whether they be government shutdowns, continuing resolutions or sequestration.”   [Commanders want Jayden Daniels to ‘remain a passer' after running 16 times in his NFL debut]( Washington's coaching staff would like to see their rookie quarterback and the new face of the franchise tone that down the running moving forward. [READ MORE](   [Annapolis Songwriters Fest welcomes best pens in the biz with Marc Cohn, Lee Brice, Natalie Hemby]( Are you a lyrical wordsmith who wants to pick the brains of the best songwriters in the biz? The third annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival returns to Maryland starting Thursday. [READ MORE](   Insight by Adobe [Workplace Reimagined: Predictive systems help agencies improve their employees' work lives, deliver better CX]( People can better service the public when their own work processes are efficient and when they can interact easily with employment-related services, notes Adobe's Brian Chidester. “It's foundational.”   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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