'Waves of rain' to impact Mother's Day weekend, Friday flood watch issued - Friday, May 06, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 06, 2022 [Web version](   [Afternoon flood watch kicks off Mother's Day weekend]( Make those Mother's Day plans indoors as the National Weather Service issues a flood watch for parts of the D.C. area starting Friday afternoon. [READ MORE](   [Early in-person voting begins in Virginia]( Virginians are set to pick major-party candidates in races for the U.S. House as well as a few local races in the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Join WTOP and EagleBank in honoring small businesses across the DMV]( It's been a tough two years for our local businesses, but together we have all been tougher. During Small Business Week, we want to salute our small businesses. Come September, we will devote the month to helping SMBs continue to innovate and thrive.   [The Great Exhaustion: Area teachers predicted to retire in droves & bus drivers want a better contract]( The DMV Download looks at why Montgomery County teachers have had enough. The union says resignations and retirements are predicted to be higher than ever. [READ MORE](   [DC Circulator drivers end strike after ratifying new contract, normal bus service resumes]( D.C. circulator bus operators voted in favor of a new agreement with manager RATP Dev on Thursday, bringing an end to a three-day strike. [READ MORE](   Insight by Monster Government Solutions [How federal agencies can best integrate competency-based assessments into hiring practices]( Federal agencies have consistently struggled over the years to hire and retain qualified candidates. But the federal hiring process is also notoriously lengthy, opaque and subjective, which can prevent potential quality applicants from ever even getting their foot in the door.   [Weekend Road and Rail: Greenway closes, Beltway and I-66 stops]( Lots of rain is in the forecast this weekend, but if possible, there are planned stops on the Capital Beltway and Interstate 66 as the Transformation Project continues. Here's what you need to know this weekend. [READ MORE](   [Heard takes stand, accuses Depp of violent sexual assault]( Johnny Depp surrounded himself with an entourage of enablers to shield him from the consequences of his drug and alcohol use, his ex-wife Amber Heard testified Thursday. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [New applications for tried-and-true barcode technology]( For federal agencies planning to adopt barcode technology for intramural exchanges or in dealing with vendors and other external entities, John Wirthlin, the industry principal for manufacturing, transportation, and logistics at Zebra Technologies, has a piece of foundational advice.   [Washington Mystics ready for another title run as season starts]( The Mystics open the season on Friday at home against Indiana. WTOP's Dave Johnson takes a look at how far the team has come over the years. [READ MORE](   [Assateague begins transfer of ‘aggressive' Md. horse to his new home]( The staff at a Texas sanctuary preparing to house Chip, a wild horse from Assateague Island, says he'll be well-cared for when he arrives at his new home. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon [How FEMA coordinates to help before, during and after disasters]( FEMA focuses on all aspects of emergency management, such as preparing for and responding to disasters and emergencies, working to mitigate the effects and recovering from the impacts.   [2022 Kentucky Derby odds and predictions: Who could win it all?]( WTOP's Chris Cichon got help from longtime horse racing analyst Dick Jerardi to pick which horses will finish in the money Saturday at the Kentucky Derby. [READ MORE](   [Flowers to get mom for Mother's Day]( Mother's Day is almost here. But don't panic. WTOP has just the answer if you're looking for the right flower for mom. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Linda Bund, retired from VA: ‘What attracted me to federal service was, quite frankly, pay parity and opportunities for women.']( In honor of Federal News Network's May We Say Thank You event, throughout the month of May, we are featuring former federal employees' first-person stories about their careers as shared with NARFE. Read Linda's story.   [Boeing to move headquarters to Arlington]( Boeing will reportedly relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the decision. [READ MORE](   Insight by Noblis [AI success starts long before an agency applies data to an algorithm]( Artificial intelligence can augment agency teams and help solve complex problems. But there's a set of must-dos before you start. 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