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Q&A With 826DC Executive Director Joe Callahan

Q&A With 826DC Executive Director Joe Callahan

05.21.2012
WASHINGTON -- Located in the now bustling center of Columbia Heights, 826DC has been a welcome, if somewhat confusing, addition to the...
Creating a Legacy on Endangered Species Day

Creating a Legacy on Endangered Species Day

Jeffrey Flocken  05.18.2012
Endangered Species Day provides an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the efforts that are currently underway to preserve...
Nation's Top Youth Volunteers Gather In Nation's Capital

Nation's Top Youth Volunteers Gather In Nation's Capital

Michael Grass  05. 8.2012
WASHINGTON -- The nation's top youth volunteers were honored this week as part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Eli Manning,...
Finding Balance With Bonsai Trees

Finding Balance With Bonsai Trees

Felix Laughlin  05. 3.2012
What does it take to achieve balance in your life? For me, it all started with a juniper tree. Bonsai is art and horticulture together....

Think Twice Before You Slice

Chuck Bean  05. 2.2012
Investing in critical safety-net programs will assure our region continues on the path to recovery. We want to ensure that the people who...
Beloved Coach Gets Fixes From Fans

Beloved Coach Gets Fixes From Fans

Katharine Dixon  05. 1.2012
Helping low-income homeowners make repairs to their homes is an important way to keep them healthy and living in their homes -- which is...
PHOTOS: 'Blue Jeans Ball' Raises $450,000 For Capital Area Food Bank

PHOTOS: 'Blue Jeans Ball' Raises $450,000 For Capital Area Food Bank

Arin Greenwood  04.24.2012
WASHINGTON -- The 9th Annual Blue Jeans Ball raised some $450,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank. And no one had to wear a tuxedo. More...
'I Never Thought I Would Have So Many People Helping Me In My Entire Life'

'I Never Thought I Would Have So Many People Helping Me In My Entire Life'

Michael Grass  04.19.2012
By Evi Mariani Street Sense Steve Cherenfant, 21, considers himself lucky. Although he grew up in what he called an “unstable environment,”...
The Two Women Who Dedicated Their Lives To Fighting For Children

The Two Women Who Dedicated Their Lives To Fighting For Children

Rebecca Cooper  04.11.2012
Back in the 1950s, most Hollywood stars didn't have the opportunity, willingness or communication tools to stand publicly for something...
Charity Bagging Brings Out Local Celebrities

Charity Bagging Brings Out Local Celebrities

04.11.2012
Former Washington Redskin Shawn Springs, Comcast SportsNet Anchor & Reporter Julie Donaldson and NBC4 Sports Anchor Dan Hellie bagged groceries...
UPDATE: Mystery With Bright Green Stream Is Solved

UPDATE: Mystery With Bright Green Stream Is Solved

Michael Grass  04.10.2012
WASHINGTON -- Soapstone Valley is picturesque arm of Rock Creek Park near the Van Ness-UDC Metrorail station. It's a somewhat steep, forested...
Designing the Future of the National Mall

Designing the Future of the National Mall

Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel  04. 9.2012
The National Mall gives all Americans -- half of whom will visit the Mall during their lifetime -- an opportunity to connect with our country's...
Will the Death of Traditional Journalism Permanently Change Philanthropy?

Will the Death of Traditional Journalism Permanently Change Philanthropy?

Kevin K. Murphy  04. 6.2012
Setting aside the silly notion that no newsroom decision was ever made while considering advertiser reaction, most of the old media types...
Out Of Prison But Still Struggling

Out Of Prison But Still Struggling

Michael Grass  04. 5.2012
By Anna Salinas Street Sense Freddie Smith was determined to stay free. Newly released from a prison sentence in D.C. in 2008, he had...
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