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Breast cancer patients need to be especially vigilant about doing body checks for skin cancer 10/14/2022 05:22pm • Having any type of cancer can put people more at risk for skin cancer, and a D.C. dermatologist believes Breast Cancer Awareness Month should include warnings for survivors to be especially vigilant. "There have been several studies showing that an earlier diagnosis of breast cancer below the age After voter registration delays, Loudoun Co. chair urges residents to avoid 'potential headache' 10/14/2022 02:12pm • The chair of Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors has sent an open letter pointing out that 4,800 county residents were caught in voter registration delays earlier this month, and urging everyone to check whether their credentials are in place. Earlier this month, state elections officials said From WTOP's Election Desk: Moore, Cox debate in Md. live; GOP candidates backtrack on abortion stances 10/14/2022 07:23am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update. As the general election races heat up, WTOP's reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Lively debate in Maryland governor's race It got heated as Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox met Weekend Road and Rail: 1st weekend for Nice/Middleton Bridge, work on I-66 and road closures in DC 10/14/2022 06:22am • This will be the first weekend for the new Nice/Middleton Bridge on U.S. 301 over the Potomac, and a few 66 Transformation Project changes see firsts. There are events with street closures in the District, and Metro work requires single tracking on three lines. Here's what to watch for. Roadwork M DC voter guide: 2022 election — what you need to know 10/14/2022 05:00am • Election season is here. D.C. voters have a lot to consider during the 2022 Midterm Elections, with races for the city's next mayor, members of the D.C. Council and more. Mark your calendar: Election Day 2022 falls on Tuesday, Nov. 8. From how to vote early, deadlines to be aware of, to what's Fairfax Co. chairman calls for changes to notification process for arrested teachers 10/13/2022 04:56am • The chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is urging Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera to make immediate changes to current procedures to ensure that school systems are notified when an employee is arrested. In a letter to Youngkin and Guidera, Cha Man struck, killed along I-95 shoulder in Fairfax Co. by suspected impaired driver 10/12/2022 11:30am • A man is dead after being struck by a suspected impaired driver on the southbound shoulder of Interstate 95 in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon. The Virginia State Police identified the man who was killed as 35-year-old Jose Davi Hernandez-Zelayandia, of Woodbridge. Investigators What to do before considering an over-the-counter hearing aid 10/11/2022 04:24pm • Over-the-counter hearing aids approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people 18 and older will be available starting Monday, Oct. 17. The Biden administration expects the devices will offer cost savings to people with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing impairment, who wish to buy lower-c Intentional or not, Ron Rivera’s 'quarterback' blunder makes an impact 10/11/2022 07:00am • Intentional or not, Ron Rivera’s 'quarterback' blunder makes an impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   Ron Rivera spoke the word “quarterback” and all of a sudden a room full of reporters typing on keyboards and shuffling about cell phones went silent. Did Riv Fire Prevention Week theme: 'Fire won't wait, plan your escape' 10/10/2022 06:49pm • Fire safety messages continue to evolve. Throughout the years, kids have been taught to "Stop, drop and roll" to extinguish burning clothes. Now, the intensity and speed of fires in modern homes places the emphasis on recognizing the sound of smoke alarms and knowing how to get out quickly. � Cyclists get 'in gear' for Prince George's Co. breast cancer ride 10/10/2022 10:18am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain one's health following treatments for breast cancer. That's why 2for2 Boobs, a nonprofit brea Homelessness spike, ongoing food insecurity in Prince George's Co. strains county services 10/08/2022 12:20pm • Many cities around the nation are facing a homelessness crisis, spurred by inflation, an economic downturn and a lack of affordable housing. In Prince George's County, Maryland, a spike in homelessness — among the highest in the nation — is straining both families and the county's service pro Free tours of White House Fall Garden this weekend 10/08/2022 11:21am • As fall foliage begins to peak through, the White House is letting visitors visitors tour the gardens and South Grounds for free this weekend. Visitors can get tickets by lining up outside the outside the White House Visitor Center, which is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Timed ti How women can reduce their risk of getting breast cancer 10/07/2022 09:02am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. About one in eight U.S. women (approximately 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to BreastCancer.org. Even though it is common, there are steps women can take to help lower their risk Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes newborn cheetah cubs 10/06/2022 02:03pm • The Smithsonian National Zoo carnivore keepers are celebrating two new cheetah cubs born to first-time parents at the campus in Front Royal, Virginia. The cubs were born Monday, Oct. 3 to mother Amani, 4, and father Asante, 7. They are first-time parents, which zookeepers say make the cubs geneti