The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on DC's child care industry - Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 28, 2023 [Web version](   [Child Care at a Crossroads: COVID pandemic exacerbated decline in DC-area child care facilities]( “Families are not able to pay. They're also suffering from the inflation. So it now is not a business where you make money.” [READ MORE](   [2 men killed, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Northeast DC]( Police are searching for three suspects following a deadly shooting in the Brookland neighborhood of D.C. Wednesday night. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Get the latest on the government shutdown during our LinkedIn Live]( With Congress seemingly unable to agree on a continuing resolution to keep the government open past Saturday, Federal News Network's Jason Miller will share must-know info for federal employees. Join our LinkedIn Live Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. Eastern.   [What you need to know about an impending government shutdown]( With the expiration of last year's federal funding coming up this Sunday, Oct. 1, a government shutdown seems imminent. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [Why government contractors could be some of the hardest hit during a shutdown]( While federal workers may not feel the impact of a shutdown until they get their first paycheck, contractors and their workers will be impacted almost immediately. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Certificates: How they can help you save for retirement, emergencies and education]( Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for college or saving money for emergency expenses, it's beneficial to maximize your funds as much as possible. With today's high APYs, it may be a good time to capitalize on Certificates before rates start to decrease.   [Latin dance pop ups ‘bringing people together' through shared language of movement in DC]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax went to check out a new phenomenon bringing people together through movement in D.C. and caught up with the founders of La Gozadera. [READ MORE](   [In the hot seat, DC's acting police chief makes case for her leadership]( Pamela Smith, who was sworn in as acting chief in July, appeared before the D.C. Council's public safety committee Wednesday to talk about rising crime numbers. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data shows more homeowners in the DMV are turning to solar to combat skyrocketing utility prices]( Meteorologist Wyatt Everhart, advisor for Solar Energy World, answers some of the most pressing questions about shifting to solar power in a four-part interview series.   [DC teens graduate Howard University Hospital anti-violence program]( Teenagers make up a large part of D.C.'s rising homicide rate but Howard University Hospital is trying to steer them away from violence and onto a positive path in life. [READ MORE](   [Defense could rest on fourth day of fired Loudoun Co. schools superintendent trial]( Defense witnesses testifying in the trial of former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler detailed the circumstances that led to a special-education teacher not having her contract renewed. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Childrens Hospital Association [A better tomorrow: Tackling the mental health crisis in America's youth]( The mental health of children and young people is getting increasing attention amid the social media explosion and in the wake of the pandemic. WTOP's Mitchell Miller talks to Amy Knight, the president of Children's Hospital Association and Congressman Jamie Raskin about what progress has been made and their hopes for our nation to combat these challenges.   [Alexandria planning to expand license plate reader program aimed at identifying stolen cars]( Alexandria City Police Chief Don Hayes said the pilot program has been so successful in six months that the city will increase the number of plate readers on local roads. [READ MORE](   [What autoworkers' strike could mean for car repairs in the DC area]( A Montgomery County car repair shop is urging customers to go through with recommended repairs or maintenance before it becomes more challenging to get parts because of the United Auto Workers strike. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Do good with data: Harness analytics to better serve underserved populations]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jory Heckman will discuss tools and analytics agencies can use to help reach underserved populations with Scott Straub, senior director of market planning for public sector at TransUnion.   [Super Harvest Full Moon to shine down on DC area Thursday and Friday]( The actual moment of the Super Harvest Full Moon will occur on Friday at 5:47 a.m. EDT, so we really could see the Harvest Moon at almost the exact time it take place. [READ MORE](   [Twist yourself into a Bavarian pretzel dancing to polka at Oktoberfest in Tysons]( "Oktoberfest at The Boro" returns to Tysons this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The first 150 people to arrive will also receive a branded beer mug. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by EagleBank [Through inspiring partnership, Higher Achievement and EagleBank give new opportunities to middle school scholars]( Collaboration between a local non-profit organization and a local bank can yield numerous benefits that contribute to the overall growth, efficiency and impact of the non-profit's activities.   PARTNERSHIP [Welcome to WTOP's Small Business September 2023!]( Check out our small business hub spotlighting small and medium-sized businesses across the DMV. We're excited to share tips, tactics and insights to help your business launch, grow and succeed. 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