'Candidly, we made a mistake' - Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 24, 2024 [Web version](   Good morning! I’ve always considered running a 5K or a marathon, but I’ve struggled with when to start training. WTOP’s Luke Lukert contacted a running coach and a Marine Corps Marathon for advice on how you (and I) [can start training for next year’s race.]( (Side note: Luke will run in this year’s marathon and give live updates starting at 7 a.m., so [tune in to hear his progress!]() Keep a jacket handy today! [Cool weather returns]( as winds may gust between 20-30 miles per hour in some parts of the region. However, the sun will be out, and temperatures will be in the 60s for most of the day. In-person early voting [starts today in Maryland]( and runs to Oct. 31, and you can cast your ballot on Saturday and Sunday. WTOP has everything you need to know about voting in [Maryland](, [Virginia](, and [D.C.]( in our voter guides for this year’s election. -José Umaña, Digital Editor [DC pizza chain apologizes for cocaine-themed dessert referencing Marion Barry]( Mike Burns, CEO and owner of &pizza, apologized for its dessert, "Marion Berry Knots," which seemed to allude to the former D.C. mayor's conviction on drug-related charges. The item has been removed from its menu. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co.'s Woodson High officially gets new name]( School officials rededicated Woodson High School in tribute to Carter G. Woodson, a Virginia native credited with being the "father of African American history." [READ MORE](   CONTEST [WTOP's bringing the cheer AND the cash this year!]( WTOP's Cash and Cheer Giveaway is here! Beginning Oct. 14 through Nov. 27th enter to win $100 daily cash prize AND our grand prize of $2,500!! Learn more about how to win. Brought to you by Long Fence.   [More than 1,600 voters have registration revoked under Virginia program targeting noncitizens]( The scope of the removals was revealed for the first time after a federal magistrate ordered the state to disclose the figure as part of a federal lawsuit. [READ MORE](   [With election nearly here, dozens of ANC seats in DC still have no candidate]( “I would hate to see parts of different neighborhoods just not have anyone represent them, because that's a huge disservice to them,” said Zach Israel, former ANC commissioner and an expert on D.C. law. [READ MORE](   Event [WTOP's The Road to Responsible AI | Register now]( Join WTOP for our The Road to Responsible AI event, as we talk with congressional and industry leaders about threading the needle to take advantage of the promises of this technology without sacrificing people's privacy or the nation's security.   [Discover some of DC's coolest hidden fossils (and make some of your own) in Mitchell Park]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax hiked over to the Kalorama area to uncover some of D.C.'s hidden fossils and learned how to mold his own ancient souvenirs. [READ MORE](   [New panda pair now at National Zoo? When can we expect them to bear cubs?]( If you're excited to see the newest pandas at the National Zoo, you'll have to wait until January. But if you want to see a panda cub in D.C., you may need to wait even longer. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY CARAHSOFT [Scaling DevSecOps: It's not just about the code | Download now]( Are your making steady progress toward secure software development? Download the eBook to explore tools and solutions for scaling DevSecOps in your agency!   [Md. education board approves plan to hold back third graders who fall short on reading]( The Maryland State Board of Education gave final approval to a controversial literacy policy that calls for holding back third grade students who aren't meeting reading standards, if parents give their consent. [READ MORE](   [How casino revenue is helping these older adults in Prince George's Co. keep their yards clean]( A new program is launching in one part of Prince George's County that offers help with lawn care to seniors who need it. [READ MORE](   Insight by ST Engineering [Global Innovation, Local Impact: ST Engineering North America’s Diverse Operations]( ST Engineering is the largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in the world, and their US presence and portfolio are expanding.   [This weekend, breathe deep - for those with lung cancer]( November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but the lung cancer advocacy group Lungevity is kicking things off early by holding its "Breathe Deep Together" event on the National Mall. [READ MORE](   [‘The more the merrier': Ice rink comes to downtown for DC holiday market]( Downtown D.C.'s holiday market returns for another season, but this year's edition will include something for people who prefer to spend time on the ice instead of shopping. [READ MORE](   Insight by George Washington University Hospital [Advanced breast cancer care at GW Hospital]( Anita McSwain, a board-certified breast surgeon and the Associate Director of the GW Hospital Comprehensive Breast Care Center discusses how the hospital helps to provide hope and healing for breast cancer patients.   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.   [YouTube]( [instagram]( [linkedin]( [facebook]( [Advertise with us]( | [Contact Us]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Manage Subscription](