Va. AG Miyares seeks 'truth' with probes into school systems - Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 15, 2023 [Web version](   [Why is AG Miyares probing multiple Northern Virginia school systems?]( In an exclusive interview with the "DMV Download" podcast, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares addressed investigations he has launched into school systems and defends their merits. [READ MORE](   [Home unearthed near Maryland birthplace of abolitionist Harriet Tubman]( Artifacts from the home believed to once belong to an overseer at Thompson Farms, where the American abolitionist was born, will be on display in a museum in Dorchester County. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Procurement transformation: Why agencies need to leverage digital purchasing forums]( Outside of the government, digital purchasing websites are how everyone buys things these days. 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[READ MORE](   Sponsored by HP [Evolution of the Office]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller and his guest, Todd Gustafson, president of HP Federal, LLC and the head of U.S. public sector at HP, Inc. will discuss how can agencies can take advantage of secure cloud capabilities and other technologies to drive better mission outcomes.   [DC lawmakers push for housing, social services as feds prepare to clear tent encampment]( More than 70 people living in tents on McPherson Square will be moved Wednesday by the National Park Service, despite pushback from some D.C. lawmakers. [READ MORE](   [Watch this ‘space': How to catch Jupiter-Venus planetary waltz]( Here is a celestial sight you do not want to miss! It'll be happening over the next two weeks in the western sky as it starts to get dark. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's DoD Cloud Exchange]( Federal News Network's team of journalists will talk with leaders and experts across Defense and industry to offer takeaways as DoD continues its efforts to reimagine a hybrid, multicloud infrastructure.   [Hundreds gather to honor heroic Metro mechanic slain in station shooting]( “It's the very definition of being a hero,” said Mark Trainer about Metro mechanic Robert Cunningham, who died trying to save lives during a shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metro station. [READ MORE](   [With costs up and the clock ticking, Montgomery Co. continues push for new police station]( Montgomery County's plans to build a new 6th District police station could finally get underway after more than 17 years - but it will require approval from the county council for an additional $5.9 million. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Health [Be the steward of your own heart health - here's how]( Although some risk factors might make medication necessary, there's much that you can do to prevent heart and blood vessel disease without medical intervention. MedStar's Dr. Allen Taylor shares new research and must-know advice.   [‘See the big ring?' 3 DC couples tie knot in Valentine's Day virtual ceremonies]( Valentine's Day is for hearts and flowers. Three area couples chose the day to get married in online civil ceremonies presided over by a D.C. court officer. [READ MORE](   [Six weeks in and struggling with New Year's resolutions? Here's how to get back on track]( An online-based trainer has some advice to get your fitness and health goals back on track and make your progress more manageable. 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