Jayden Daniels' coming out party - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 24, 2024 [Web version](   AP Photo/Emilee Chinn) Good morning! Keep the umbrella handy! Another gray, cool day is expected for Tuesday, [with a chance for rain]( in the afternoon. Temperatures will stay in the upper 60s to 70. 7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said expect the gloomy weather to stick around for the rest of the week. Were you able to stay up to watch Monday Night Football? If so, you caught rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ best performance in a Commanders’ uniform. The no. 2 overall draft pick threw two touchdowns and ran in a score to help lead [Washington past the Cincinnati Bengals 38-33.Â]( According to a new survey, younger adults are delaying having children. [Their top reason? Money,]( with most pointing to the high costs of child care and education. Looking for more [election news](? [Sign up for WTOP's Election Desk newsletter]( to stay up-to-date with the latest developments on local and national races in this historic presidential election cycle. We’ll bring you weekly updates on Tuesdays from now through Election Day 2024. -José Umaña, Digital Editor [Montgomery Co. must do more to clear up ‘insulting' election mistake, voter says]( The Montgomery County Board of Elections mailed out a packet of information, which included a Spanish section stating that the early voting period begins on Nov. 24. However, it starts on Oct. 24, and Election Day is on Nov. 5. [READ MORE](   [‘I am cancer-free': Two summer victories for the radio voice of the Washington Capitals]( In late July, John Walton was diagnosed with colon cancer, and last month, he underwent a 10-hour surgical procedure to remove 8-10 inches of his colon. “I'm happy to say that after the operation, that I am cancer-free." [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [National Ballet of Ukraine Kicks Off US Tour at Kennedy Center Oct. 8]( One of the world's top ballet companies-National Ballet of Ukraine-with special guests Ukrainian Shumka Folk Dancers, kicks off premiere US tour at The Kennedy Center. Featuring 44 elite dancers and timeless classics before a massive 3D screen.   [How some Va. students are getting admitted to college without ever filling out an application]( Some Northern Virginia seniors will be admitted to George Mason University without having to fill out an application, as part of a pilot program that aims to address the falling number of underrepresented students applying to college. [READ MORE](   [Where are the best colleges in the DC region?]( U.S. News' list can help guide students' college decisions across the country. Here's how the D.C. area fares. 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[READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY EAGLEBANK [Small Business September: ‘Soul saving' is more than just a Sunday operation at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church]( When it comes to finances, “organizations can be a little arrogant when working with churches. Their assumption is that we're a mom-and-pop shop and don't have all the rigors that any other corporate enterprise would have.” That's not the case with EagleBank, says Rev. Matthew Watley.   [Trump, Youngkin urge early voting during tele-rally]( “You've heard a lot about voting by mail, but that's what we have right now.” Former President Donald Trump appears to have softened his opposition to mail-in ballots. [READ MORE](   [Growing DC-area African population celebrates heritage this month]( Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proclaimed September as African Heritage Month, a celebration that has been taking place for the last few years in Prince George's County. [READ MORE](   Insight by Arlington Economic Development [Small Business September: Are you ready to launch a business or expand your current one?]( “Being in the DMV, there's so many resources for small businesses and people that have an idea,” says Tara Palacios of Arlington Economic Development's BizLaunch. She offers advice and tips for would-be and current small business owners.   [Late 13-year-old poet Mattie Stepanek honored in Rockville]( “He really changed my life,” stand-up comedian Stephanie Goldklang said as the Maryland city honored one of its favorite sons at The 20th Mattie Stepanek Peace Day on Sunday. [READ MORE](   [Nationals Notebook: CJ MIA]( The big Washington Nationals news over the weekend wasn't from a game they played, but a game-changing move they made involving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams. 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