Gina Tufano

The United Nations estimates that there are over 100 million people in the world today are homeless. Most are without electricity, running water, or adequate sanitation and security.

Habitat for Humanity wants to recognize October 5th as National Habitat Day and build global observance that "affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere - in our communities, in our towns, in our country, [and] in our world."

Click here for more information about National Habitat Day such as facts, photos, videos, success stories, and how you can help contribute to the cause.

On Thursday, October 15th, the Loudoun County Department of Construction and Waste Management will host an even to allow local businesses on how to dispose of waste in a cost-effective manner. The event will be held at the county's Solid Waste Management Facility on 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg.

All businesses interested in participating in this event must pre-register before October 15th. For more information and to register for this event, go to www.loudoun.gov/bhwp or call the Department of Construction and Waste Management line at (703) 777-0187.

Electronics Recycling Event

With the temperature dropping and fall right around the corner, we all are awaiting the lovely time of year when the trees turn spectacular colors and pumpkin-everything is available.

Many local photographers captured this beautiful time of the year in a picture and submitted the fall-themed photographs to The Washingtonian photo contest. Check out the top 5 finalists and vote for your favorite! Voting will end Wednesday, September 30th and the judges will evaluate the photographs, the online public vote, and pick a winner. On November 1st, the winning photo and photographer will be published in The Washingtonian.

Click here to VOTE for your favorite!