Dateline: Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia has experienced a significant increase in homelessness and poverty in the last few years. Homelessness in D.C. increased by 6.2% from 2011 to 2012 and now stands at 6,954 individuals, a 9.3% increase since 2008 as recorded by CPPH.

Statistics such as these show the great importance of the services provided by organizations such as Thrive DC, SOME, Street Sense, and others. You can help and show your support for the homeless by donations and/or involvement. SOME | CUM | Thrive DC | Street Sense

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Today is Veterans Day, a day when Americans celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Yet, for many of us, the day passes without the direct opportunity to honor our veterans, or the opportunity involves opening our wallets wide at a moment when it’s difficult to do so. Click here to view the seven things you can do today to honor a veteran. Opening your heart and giving a bit of your time is all that is required.

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This new slogan emerged as a real battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of D.C. Democrats is playing out nightly before surprisingly packed living rooms and backyard patios of the DC’s new bi-party curious. Muriel Bowser’s strategy has been to refuse to engage Catania in a head-on debate and to decline joint appearances, either of which could raise David Catania’s stature as a legitimate candidate. Instead, Ms. Bowser has assumed the role of mayor-in-waiting.

Well Muriel, the Concerned Citizen says, “Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch”. Many DC residents are tired of the `status-quo` and think the District’s old guard and their clones need to go. This year’s election may just mark the beginning of New city management across the board…    What’s your opinion on this D.C.?

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Well, the democratic citizens thought about it and decided that they didn’t want 4 more years of Gray, especially under the cloud of allegations hurled by Jeff Thompson and the continuing investigation by the US Attorney’s office.

Now she faces her next battle, David Catania. This promises to be a good fight but I can’t wait to see, after November, whether or not our new mayor, whoever that may be, well be a real change or back to Business as Usual in the District of Columbia. What’s your thoughts?

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