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Army Ten-Miler 2012 Sells Out in Record Time

 

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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Prince George's County to Host 2012 Housing Fair

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.

Extra Virgin Restaurant Announces Top Five Italian Dishes

Extra Virgin Restaurant Announces Top Five Italian Dishes

 

According to the National Restaurant Association, 66 percent of adults say that their favorite restaurant foods are those that provide flavors and tastes that they cannot easily duplicate in their own kitchens. At Extra Virgin restaurant, they couldn’t agree more, noting that what brings their customers back time and again, in addition to the atmosphere, is taste sensations that most people would find difficult to duplicate at home.

“When people dine out, they want something special, something out of the ordinary that that will give them a great experience,” explains Chef Scott Jenkins, the executive chef at Arlington-based Extra Virgin restaurant. “That’s exactly what we aim to do at Extra Virgin. We want them to love the ambiance and entertainment, but the food is the focus and we want to make it amazing.”

Extra Virgin’s menu offers a wide array of modern Italian food, but they have announced their top five most popular dishes as being:

Vote today for local nonprofit DC SCORES to win a car!

Vote today for local nonprofit DC SCORES to win a car!

One of DC SCORES’ biggest challenges each year, among many that come with running the District’s largest after-school program, is transportation.

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

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.”

WHS Animals are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!

WHS Animals are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!
Can’t make it to our adoption centers? Get to know your potential new companion in your own back yard!