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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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Mother, Daughter To Graduate Together With Master's Degrees

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:58pm

BOWIE, Md (WUSA) - A mother and daughter will accept master's degrees together at Bowie State University on Friday.

Nora Fields, 54, and Tanickie Gomillion, 38, will each receive Master of Arts degrees in mental health counseling after getting a late start on their higher educations.

Fields will graduate with a concentration in addictions, while Gomillion will graduate with a concentration in addictions as well as marriage and family counseling.

Both women had become pregnant as teenagers, but after Fields spent years raising her family, she earned her high school diploma when she was 28, then began pursuing her bachelor's degree when she was 46.

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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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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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