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PHOTOS: Summer Cocktails Launch At The W Rooftop

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:21pm

Not only does the P.O.V. Rooftop at The W Hotel have stunning views of downtown D.C. and the White House, but they also just launched their 2012 Summer Cocktail Menu. 

Check out PHOTOS of some of the sweetest concoctions just off Pennslyvania Avenue. 

 

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PHOTOS: President Obama Visits Local Hoagie Shop

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:17pm
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What a way to spend your birthday for Casey Patten, Founder and Co-Owner of Taylor Gourmet.

Earlier today, President Obama visited the popular Italian hoagie shop for a small business roundtable discussion on 14th Street in the U Street corridor.

The DCist reports that Founders and Co-...

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Army Ten-Miler 2012 Sells Out in Record Time

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:55pm

 

From Matt Hagan: Another record-breaking milestone! The 2012 Army Ten-Miler (ATM) filled its 30,000 runner field in a record time. ATM officials announced today that the 28th annual race shattered all previous race registration records for both the priority and general registrations. The highly anticipated race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Washington, DC at the U.S. Pentagon.

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Hot Jobs: 3,000 Apply To PG County Fire Department

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:38am

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (WUSA) -- More than 3,000 applications were received for just 50 jobs in the Prince George's County Fire Department, fire officials said. 

The starting salary for the positions available is $40,848, with a 20-year retirement and opportunity for shift work, Mark Brady, Prince George's County spokesperson said in a news release. 

The department only took applications from April 6 to April 20, and all applications had to be submitted online, according to Brady. 

"Perhaps the popularity is a result of the economy and the difficulty in finding work or it could be the compensation and benefits and/or the prestige and honor that come with the position of being a Prince George's County Firefighter/Medic," Brady said. 

Out of the 3,000 applications submitted, 2,300 met the requirements to take the May 16 writing portion of the test to get hired for the positions. 

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LIST: Study Names Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers in America

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:05am
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A recent study done by, American Rivers, the leading river conservation organization, reported that the Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country.

While the Potomac is cleaner than it used to be thanks to the Clean Water Act that celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2012, the river is still...

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Prince George's County to Host 2012 Housing Fair

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 4:51pm
Prince George's County to Host 2012 Housing Fair

The Prince George’s County 2012 Housing Fair will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex.

The housing fair is one of the most successful events in the county, and this year will offer its first Housing Lottery.

Pre-qualified candidates can enter into a lottery drawing to purchase a home in Prince George’s County for a substantially reduced price.

In addition, The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development will provide a 5% down payment and closing costs for the home.

To apply, visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/dhcd/houselottery. The application deadline is May 18, 2012 and you must be present at the Housing Fair to win.

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5 Ways to Live Below Your Means (and Why You Should)

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 9:54am
5 Ways to Live Below Your Means (and Why You Should)

As a nation, we are knee deep in debt. In fact, the average Maryland resident is carrying around $7,000 in credit card debt alone. Add in the mortgage, some car payments, and student loans, and it’s easy to see that consumers are barely hanging on. The problem, according to many financial experts, is that people are spreading their money too thin, leaving very little to save and get out of debt with.

“If you put all your earnings into your debt then you will have a difficult time ever getting ahead or saving for a decent retirement,” explains Brad Glickman, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional, and President of Bernard R. Wolfe & Associates, Inc., a company specializing in offering wealth management strategies. “The good news is that it is never too late to make some changes that can have a meaningful, and lasting, impact.”

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