By John Griffin, Professor of Media, The Art Institute of Washington

Washington, D.C. is a hub of politics and power. And while in the midst of a pop-cultural Renaissance, the nation's capital is not exactly giving Hollywood a run for its money. Usually, and we've had students who've done this, to make it in animation you have to move to a hub like Los Angeles or Atlanta – even Canada! Yet every quarter, not only do we graduate talented, hungry, young animators with the necessary chops to do what they love, but they often find themselves getting paid to do so – without ever having to leave the metro area.

​By Rhoda Wheeler, Director of Marketing, Arlington Realty, Inc.

Autumn is a great time to prepare your home for winter! If you are a homeowner enjoying your home to the fullest, or getting ready to sell, these tips will guide you to have the best chances for a damage-free and energy-efficient home. Home buyers can use these tips to determine how well-cared for a home is during this season, and potential areas for improvements that need to be included moving forward. 

By Urban Alliance
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Youth Unemployment By The Numbers
6.7 million young people in the United States are out of work and out of school. Without  a high school diploma or early employment opportunities, these “disconnected youth” are missing key learning and developmental experiences that will prepare them for the labor market and adulthood.” In addition, each “disconnected youth” costs society over $700,000 in lost earnings, lower economic growth, lower tax revenues, and high government spending. These numbers are staggering and showing no improvement as the economy rebounds. In fact, from 2000-2014 “teens consistently had the lowest employment rate among the age groups and also experienced the steepest decline, falling 16 percentage points to 26 percent. In 2014, only one in four teens had a job … A teen employment rate of 26 percent suggests that most teens are missing key learning and development experiences that will prepare them for the labor market and adulthood.” Without targeted interventions, disconnected youth are entering adulthood unprepared for the workforce and at a significant disadvantage as they seek employment and financial stability.