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Top 5 Donation Sites and How to Budget for Charitable Giving 05/31/2022 08:00pm • For nearly two decades, the percentage of American households that donated to charity has declined, from 66.2% in 2000 to 49.6% in 2018, according to the most recent Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's Philanthropy Panel Study. The dollar amount given, however, has risen 17% whe How to Unretire 05/31/2022 08:00pm • After spending time in retirement, some individuals opt to look for work again. Entering the job market in retirement can bring its own set of advantages and potential drawbacks. Before filling out an application, you'll want to think through your financial situation and how your retirement benefits 2022 NBA Draft: Could TyTy Washington be Wizards' long-term answer at point guard? 05/31/2022 01:55pm • Could TyTy Washington be Wizards' answer at PG? originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Wizards have the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Here is the latest in our series on draft prospects who could fall around where the Wizards will select...2022 NBA Draft Wiza WTOP News – Nominate Your TOP 10 favorite Local Restaurants - Rules 2022 05/31/2022 12:42pm • WTOP News – Nominate Your TOP 10 favorite Local Restaurants Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. Eligibility: To enter the Top 10 2022 Voting 05/31/2022 10:57am • window.twttr=function(t,e,r){var n,i=t.getElementsByTagName(e),w=window.twttr||{};return t.getElementById(r)?w:((n=t.createElement(e)).id=r,n.src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js",i.parentNode.insertBefore(n,i),w._e=[],w.ready=function(t){w._e.push(t)},w)}(document,"script","twitter-wjs" Shopping mortgage rates won't hurt your credit score 05/31/2022 10:35am • With mortgage rates quickly rising, it pays for homebuyers to shop lenders for the best mortgage rates. But some people fear it will hurt their credit scores. But a LendingTree survey of recent buyers found more than half — 56% — said they did not compare offers from multiple lenders. Why not Research addresses equity in DC's walkability 05/31/2022 09:45am • New research suggests that improving how walkable D.C. is would require more than adding sidewalks and access to transportation around town. The Urban Institute's new report on walkability argued that exposure to noise and air pollution, how close someone is to schools, jobs and hospitals and few 10 Tips for High School Freshmen 05/30/2022 08:00pm • Entering high school can be nerve-racking, especially given that movie and television portrayals of those years have historically included students being shoved into lockers and divided by social cliques. "A lot of things you hear about high schools are just urban legends," says Jeff R. Sherrill, le Alexandria City High School to operate on 'modified return' starting Tuesday 05/30/2022 07:49pm • Editor's Note:  Alexandria City High School will operate on a modified return. This story has been updated.  Not all students at Alexandria City High School will return to in-person learning starting Tuesday. The Northern Virginia high school will operate on a "modified return" amid the ongo 2022 NBA Draft: Could Blake Wesley be worth the wait for Wizards at guard? 05/30/2022 02:44pm • Could Blake Wesley be worth the wait for Wizards? originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Wizards have the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Here is the latest in our series on draft prospects who could fall around where the Wizards will select...2022 NBA Draft Wizards Hot start to Memorial Day for the DC area 05/30/2022 09:35am • After a mild and pleasant holiday weekend, temperatures on Memorial Day are looking to ramp up into the 90s. The National Weather Service says that the next three days look to be incredibly sunny and dry, with above normal temperatures likely. High pressure will build into the region through t Memorial Day 2022: What's open, what's closed 05/30/2022 04:43am • Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 30, this year, bringing various closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region that residents might want to be aware of. Apart from the usual closures during a federal holiday — public school districts, the U.S. Postal Service, banks and federal courts — Low-Cost Therapy Options for Every Budget 05/29/2022 08:00pm • The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health over the past two years. Help is needed now more than ever, and the demand for mental health services isn't decreasing anytime soon. Maybe you're one of the nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who has been living with a mental health disorder and the feeli Major funding dedicated to new sports complex, revamped facilities in DC 05/29/2022 10:08am • From summer programs to renovated recreational centers and a brand new sports complex, there will be new or upgraded facilities coming to all eight wards in the District. It's part of a $365 million investment expected to happen over the next six years within Mayor Muriel Bowser's budget for Fisc What can Australia teach us about guns and gun control? 05/29/2022 10:00am • Carolyn Loughton flung herself on top of her daughter when a gunman with a high-powered rifle opened fire on a group of tourists in Australia, but it was not enough to save Sarah's life. The shooting, in a café in the Tasmanian town of Port Arthur in April 1996, resulted in 35 people killed, an