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TOP NEWS | September 15, 2024 [Web version](   [Midlife adults open up about hidden eating disorders]( Eating disorders have steadily increased nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic. That trend is not slowing down among one group: older Americans. [READ MORE](   [Potomac high school football team rallies after the death of their coach]( A Potomac high school football team mourning the death of their head football coach shined in their first home game since he passed, trouncing the opposing team. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Family of woman killed in Silver Spring apartment fire files wrongful death lawsuit against property owner]( Melanie Diaz's family and their attorneys announced the wrongful lawsuit Saturday in front of a memorial dedicated to the 25-year-old woman. [READ MORE](   [Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting]( Funeral services for a teenage boy remembered for his endearing smile and a math teacher known for her dedication to students were held Saturday, 10 days after both were killed by a gunman who opened fire at a Georgia high school. [READ MORE](   Insight by Greater Washington Board of Trade [Small Business September: Do you need financial support launching or growing your small business?]( You can find it locally from the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Washington Area Community Investment Funde. Our Business Reporter Jeff Clabaugh talks with BOT CEO Jack McDougle and WACIF CEO Shannon Herbert.   [‘Bronze doesn't talk': Artist unveils 58-foot World War I sculpture in DC]( Hundreds of people gathered along Pennsylvania Ave in Northeast for the unveiling of a sculpture wall honoring those who served in World War I. [READ MORE](   [Corbin goes six innings, Nationals get three solo homers in 4-1 win against Marlins]( Jose Tena had two hits including a home run, Patrick Corbin pitched six innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Saturday. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY ADOBE [Workplace Reimagined: Predictive systems help agencies improve their employees' work lives, deliver better CX]( People can better service the public when their own work processes are efficient and when they can interact easily with employment-related services, notes Adobe's Brian Chidester. “It's foundational.”   [The Great Frederick Fair brings a lively midway and bustling barn to Maryland]( The nine-day Great Frederick Fair opened in Maryland this weekend with livestock judging, a colorful midway of rides and games, and a packed schedule featuring big-name performers and old-school county fair events. [READ MORE](   [Detour ahead: Weekend road closures for DC events]( The D.C. Half Marathon and scheduled Metrorail work will make it difficult to get around the city this weekend. Here's what you need to know about road closures. [READ MORE](   Insight by Kaiser Permanente [Caring for a woman's heart]( Don't let heart disease sneak up on you-ensure a future filled with vitality and joy.   [Number of Black women in US Senate could double this fall]( Sen. Laphonza Butler said she understood the significance of math when she walked into the U.S. Senate chamber last year as just the third Black woman and 12th Black person ever to serve in the chamber. [READ MORE](   [Ex-Pentagon official accused of electrocuting dogs pleads guilty to dogfighting charges]( Frederick Moorefield Jr., 63, entered the guilty plea Friday. Investigators found evidence he had engaged in the practice for years. [READ MORE](   Insight by FEBA [How to maximize your TSP | Register now]( How can you maximize every bit of your Thrift Savings Plan? Discover the best ways to enter retirement confidently and comfortably.   PARTNERSHIP [Play TOP Games from WTOP]( Just like our news, these games are FREE! Click here to check to start playing.   [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.](