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$38 Mil Donated to Storm Relief as Help Streams in From Agencies
Friday night a star-studded NBC telethon raised an unknown amount of money for storm relief efforts with its broadcast featuring hometown heroes Springsteen, Jon...
Michelle Obama, Health Companies and Congress All Announce New Plans to Spur Hiring of US Veterans
Just in time for Veterans Day, a confluence of activity across government and industry is combining to help spur the hiring of soldiers returning...
Men’s Morning Patrols Aimed at Giving Kids ‘Safe Passage’ to School
A simple plan is making sure that D.C. children who live in the troubled communities east of the Anacostia River see welcoming black male...
Cooking Up a Recipe for Change
A special cooking school in Washington, DC teaches life skills and self-empowerment to prepare the under-employed, previously incarcerated, and homeless adults for careers in...
Fashion Icon Donna Karan Honored for Haiti Relief Efforts
One year after a devastating earthquake rocked the island nation of Haiti, thousands of families remain sheltered due in large part to efforts supported...
IMF Wins Coveted Environmental Award for Headquarters Buildings
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was awarded one of the highest environmental designations in the world for its headquarters in Washington DC yesterday....
Public Choosees 5 Non-profits for $100,000 Grant From Tom’s of Maine
For the first time in its 40 year history of charitable giving, Tom's of Maine, the natural toothpaste company, opened up its funding process...
Cosby Receives Comedy Award at Star-Studded Kennedy Center
Bill Cosby received the 12th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last night at the Kennedy Center. On hand to honor him...
Homeless Couple Marry in Dream Wedding Thanks to Church
The two were homeless and met on the streets in Washington, D.C. nine years ago. They felt instant chemistry. ...
Congress Honors the Jazz Voice Behind the Iron Curtain
Today is "Willis Conover Day" by congressional proclamation honoring the legendary Voice of America jazz program host who introduced America's musicians to...
States Now Helping People With Foreclosure Programs
More than 600 attorneys have volunteered to help New Jersey homeowners facing foreclosure in an unprecedented state-sponsored effort to keep people in their...
Duke Ellington is First African- American to Solo on U.S. Coin
Just in time for the closing of Black History Month, the U.S. Mint launched a new coin Tuesday featuring jazz legend Duke Ellington,...
“Holiday Mail for Heroes” to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members
Holiday Mail For Heroes invites the public to send holiday cards with their message of thanks and support to service men and women...
GM to Fill Historic Order for 1,700 Hybrid Buses
Major new orders from transit agencies in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Minneapolis/St. Paul for up to 1,732 GM hybrid-powered buses will almost triple the...
Medal of Honor Society Launches Above & Beyond Citizen Awards
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is calling upon the American public to nominate their fellow citizens for the Above & Beyond Citizen Honors....
Encouraging Girls to Pursue IT Careers
Girls are gathering at Microsoft offices this summer to attend DigiGirlz High Tech Camp, day-long events designed to dispel stereotypes of the high-tech industry...
Lost an iPod or Laptop? Check Online
Honesty and thoughtfulness abound. Check out this Associated Press story about people whose lost items are returned to them via online message boards like...