Prepare for a wet and chilly Friday afternoon - Friday, March 10, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | March 10, 2023 [Web version](   [Cold Friday brings light snowfall, afternoon rain to DC region]( Though it will likely be just rain, some snow could intersperse itself in the precipitation headed for the D.C. area Friday. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [Transurban announces it will exit proposed Md. toll lane expansion]( An Australia-based company that was the lead partner in a plan to build toll lanes to widen I-270 and parts of the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County said it would exit the project. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [GW Cancer Center leads efforts to harness nature to prevent cancer]( There are several things that can affect your risk of getting all types of cancers. Prime among them are diet and whether someone smokes or exercises, shared Dr. Julie Bauman, director of the George Washington University Cancer Center.   [Maryland DOE releases annual statewide report card, more than half of schools retain gold stars]( For the first time since the pandemic, Maryland's State Department of Education has issued its annual report card, complete with star ratings for each school. [READ MORE](   [Takeaways from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin town hall on public education]( Speaking on CNN, Virginia's governor defended his executive order banning "critical race theory" from being part of the public school curriculum and gave his stance on transgender policies, among other topics. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center [How to make sure your new year's health, weight resolutions don't slip away]( Often all the willpower in the world can't overcome health and other factors when it comes to weight loss. That doesn't make those resolutions a waste. We talk with two doctors from Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center to find out why.   [Judge releases man charged with killing 13-year-old Karon Blake]( Jason Lewis's attorney argued successfully that he can be released on his own recognizance and will responsibly return to court for his next hearing in June. [READ MORE](   [Judge says ex-chair Juanita Miller did not commit misconduct, should stay on Prince George's Co. school board]( The decision came after the Maryland Board of Education filed charges against Miller and nearly two years after nine other school board members signed a petition seeking her removal. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [7 Springtime Pet Tips]( Spring is almost here and everyone is excited to experience some much-needed outdoor time, our pets included. Here are just a few tips to ensure that both you and your family pet have fun in the sun.   [DC does away with ‘Hunger Games' style summer camp sign-up, moves to lottery system]( On top of taxes and preparing spring break plans, parents know it's also the time of year to sign their kids up for summer camp. And in D.C., high demand is prompting the city to change to a lottery system. [READ MORE](   [Va. lawmakers make their pitch for FBI headquarters, say Md. claims are ‘out of left field']( "The most important is compatibility with the mission of the FBI." A day after leaders from Maryland met with GSA officials, lawmakers from Virginia gathered to make their pitch for a new FBI headquarters in Springfield. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto Networks [Agencies look to ensure 5G and IoT adoption is done secure]( Most federal agencies and organizations are adopting 5G technologies and “Internet-of-Things” devices. But not all of them are in position to best secure their networked systems from evolving digital threats.   [Fairfax Co. school system hits back at AG Miyares' claims that college prep program discriminates]( Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares is accusing the Fairfax County Public Schools of "racially discriminating against children" after a middle school offered a college prep program for students of certain racial or ethnic groups. [READ MORE](   [Maryland expands educational loan repayment program for health care workers]( Maryland's educational loan repayment assistance programs are now offering health care workers more help through what will be the largest expansion of the program since it began in 1994. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Advancements in chemotherapy, immunotherapy can help patients' outcomes]( Chemotherapy is a well-known and effective treatment for fighting cancer. Advancements in chemotherapy, as well as a better understanding of how to incorporate other treatments alongside it, can help give cancer patients better outcomes.   [Patrick Ewing fired by Georgetown; went 13-50 last 2 seasons]( Patrick Ewing was fired as men's basketball coach at Georgetown after the latest in a series of rough seasons at the school he led to a national championship as a player in the 1980s. [READ MORE](   [Oscar-nominated hair stylist of ‘Wakanda Forever' is ready for the Academy Awards]( "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Achievement in Makeup & Hairstyling. Hairstylist Camille Friend discusses the nomination and her work in films with WTOP's Jason Fraley. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente [Does your business ensure psychological well-being in the workplace?]( Discover what psychological health is and why it matters to your business. We sit down with Kaiser Permanente's Angela Beaudry, vice president of HR, to talk about how organizations can create healthy environments for their employees.   PARTNERSHIP [Feeling lucky? Download the WTOP App and register for WTOP's App Madness campaign for your chance to win $1,000!]( Register today for your chance to win! Four lucky winners will win cash during the month of March.   [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. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](