Why was a DC Council member arrested? - Monday, August 19, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 19, 2024 [Web version](   [DC Council member Trayon White arrested by FBI]( D.C. Council chair Phil Mendelson's office confirmed to WTOP that White Sr. was arrested. Details of the arrest and the nature of the charges were not immediately clear. [READ MORE](   [DNC kicks off in Chicago with plenty of politics and protests on tap]( The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in the midst of a political whirlwind that's generated momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Explore the Future of Financial Markets at the 2024 FMQ Conference]( Join the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy on September 17 at Georgetown University for the Financial Markets Quality Conference, featuring policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars discussing timely global financial issues.   [High school athletics are viewed as a cheaper alternative for youth sports. But are they?]( As D.C.-area student-athletes prepare for the their fall seasons, some families are grappling with the high cost of participating in youth athletics. [READ MORE](   [Montgomery County sees volunteers rush to help 43 people displaced by devastating fire]( “We really try to get people back to square one and get themselves oriented so that they can move forward,” Curt Luthye of the American Red Cross said. [READ MORE](   Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Why men have heart attacks earlier in life than women]( Dr. Robert Lager, a clinical cardiologist at MedStar Health dives into why men are at risk for heart disease and how it can be prevented.   [Ceramic rocks help Lake Anna in Virginia eradicate harmful algae]( A no-swim advisory is in place in some parts of Lake Anna due to a harmful algae that is blooming in parts of Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania counties. [READ MORE](   [DC-area health and wellness fair offers ‘Ask-A-Therapist' service to families ahead of school year]( The Greater Washington Urban League said it's offering 15-minute counseling services to families at its "12th Annual Health & Wellness Back 2 School Festival." [READ MORE](   EVENT [Federal News Network Workplace Reimagined 2024 | Register Now]( How will agencies transform and prepare for the workforce of the future? Learn strategies your agency can take to build a team that's inclusive, agile and engaged - plus has the right skills to enable mission delivery.   [Social media for aging Americans: Tips for older adults stuck getting started]( Many older adults use social media sites to stay mentally fit and socially connected. But many older Americans who aren't tech-savvy are stuck on the first steps of getting connected. [READ MORE](   [They met in Laurel, now Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife duo The War & Treaty return home to DC]( WTOP caught up with Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War & Treaty, ahead of their big homecoming concert in Downtown D.C. this Thursday. [READ MORE](   Insight by Pepco [Pepco is readying its grid, preparing for a more sustainable and equitable future]( As the realities of climate change become increasingly apparent, utility companies such as Pepco face the critical task of readying the grid to respond to new challenges.   [1 killed, 7 injured in Baltimore mass shooting, police say]( Multiple people opened fire at a gathering near the scene of the shooting, killing a 36-year-old man. The ages of victims ranged from 22 to 45, and all were taken to local hospitals. [READ MORE](   [Nationals Notebook: Swim while you can]( The Washington Nationals entered Sunday 14 games under .500 before earning a key win at Philadelphia. WTOP's Dave Preston recaps the week in his Nationals Notebook. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY AMAZON [Amazon launches big expansion of program to provide affordable housing in Northern Virginia]( Amazon has deepened its commitment to affordable housing in Northern Virginia, where new projects are providing homes for workers in the region who often find costs are out of reach.   [Car Review: Kia Sportage has more style, size and plug-in hybrid allows for 30+ miles of EV driving]( With a new look and a powerful and efficient plug-in hybrid, the Kia Sportage allows for easy road trips with an electric and a gas engine. 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