PHOTOS: 10 Dogs Looking For A Home In D.C.

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Monday, October 8th, 2012, 2:14pm

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Pet Of The Week: Shakespeare

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 12:57pm

Looking to adopt a new friend? The Washington Animal Rescue League has a new pet of the week named Shakespeare.

Shakespeare is an 8-year-old male Chihuahua mix who has gone from comedy to tragedy in a few short weeks. Picked up as a stray on the streets of DC, this little boy arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League shy and timid. But thanks to the efforts of the League’s dedicated staff and volunteers, plus interaction with shelter visitors, he’s blossomed into quite the social butterfly. He eagerly solicits attention and affection and will willingly climb into a lap if it’s offered. Like tales by the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare isn’t really appropriate for young children but would love a quiet home with adults who appreciate classics like him.

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5 Things A Bully Doesn’t Want You to Know

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 12:30pm

As the sound of school bells ringing signals that school is back in session for the year, it also means that students and parents will face some common issues. It is estimated, each day in America, that 160,000 students stay home from school in order to avoid being bullied, so it makes a lot of people wonder what goes on in the mind of a bully. Judging by the research regarding who bullies, it would stand to reason that it’s quite a bit.

“We tend to look at the situation of bullying, and not so much at the bully him- or herself,” explains Peter J. Goodman, author of the book “We’re All Different But We’re All Kitty Cats.” “But if we had a chance to peek into the mind of the bully, we might be surprised at some of the things we would learn.”

There are some things that bullies don’t want people to know, including:

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11th Annual Jazz 4 Justice At George Mason

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 12:25pm

11th Annual Jazz 4 Justice At George Mason

Attorneys, Judges, students, and fellow members of the Northern Virginia community will gather in a friendly environment on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm to celebrate the love of jazz music.

The concert will showcase 100 Years of Jazz with tickets sold at $20 for Adults, and $15 Seniors and Students.

Proceeds from the event provide student scholarships in the George Mason Department of Music.

To view highlights of our 2011 concert visit: http://youtu.be/Ko3N_2qxFSw

For more information, click here.

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Over 50 D.C. Restaurants Featured In Festival This Weekend

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Friday, October 5th, 2012, 11:17am

Over 50 D.C. Restaurants Featured In Festival This Weekend

Enjoy what may be one of the last beautiful long weekends in the area at Taste of D.C.

Experience the best this area has to offer by sampling from more than 50 D.C. restaurants and food trucks this Saturday through Monday.

Located between the White House and the Capitol at Pennsylvania Ave NW from 9th-14th Streets, check out all day live performances, 30 specialty beers , and the Ben's Chilli Bowl's 2nd Annual World Chilli Eating Championship.

All restaurants will have up to four menu items and will have at least one tasting item priced $3 or less. Make sure you bring cash as not all restaurants will be taking credit cards.

You can purchase tickets here.

For more event information visit the Taste of D.C. website.

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Unique, Denver-Based Burger Joint Opens In Va.

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Thursday, October 4th, 2012, 11:30am

Unique, Denver-Based Burger Joint Opens In Va.

Tired of the same ol' burger joint? Smashburger, a unique Denver-based burger concept, recently opened its first location in the D.C. area in Fairfax, Va.

Located at 10160 Fairfax Blvd., this new eatery boasts a modern burger “smashed-to order,” with 100% Angus Beef made into a meatball, smashed, seared, and seasoned on the grill and placed in a butter-toasted artisan bun.

You can select from seven recipes, which include The Spicy Baja with Pepper jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy chipotle mayo and fresh jalapeños on a spicy chipotle bun, or The BBQ Bacon & Cheddar with BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and haystack onions on an egg bun.

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Thunder Burger & Bar to Hold Burger of the Month Contest, Open to the Public

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 12:42pm

Thunder Burger & Bar to Hold Burger of the Month Contest, Open to the Public

Thunder Burger & Bar, located in the heart of Georgetown, is holding a “Burger of the Month” contest that is open to the public. Patrons are encouraged to submit their best burger idea for a chance to win a dinner for two, valued at up to $50. The burger ideas submitted will all be judged by the chef, and the one selected will not only win the dinner for two, but will also have that burger named for them and offered in the restaurant for the entire month.

“This is a great chance to share your favorite burger recipe and have it named after you, if we choose to use it for the month,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “We encourage people to get creative, get interesting, and don’t be afraid to submit your idea. You never know what the winning burger is going to include.”