Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  •  Destruction from tornadoes in the Southeast has created a housing crisis, leaving many people homeless: http://lat.ms/jpVa4d
  • There may be more to this week’s jobs report than meets the eye. Unemployment rates are up despite added jobs: http://on.wsj.com/mkIzIM

The Hope Awards countdown continues…only 11 more days till the big event! Don’t miss out, get your ticket here.

This week’s silent auction update: A tour of WAMU 88.5 led by local morning host Matt McCleskey, floor seats to a Wizards game, and a vacation in Aspen will all be on the table at the Hope Awards!

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