– More low-income residents in Prince George’s County will receive help buying homes.  The County Council passed a bill yesterday that will triple the amount of money low-income residents can receive to help them make down payments on houses.  A county official said the original amount — $20,000 — wasn’t enough assistance.  The cap has been raised to $60,000.  Click here for more details on the program.

– Later today, Bill Cosby and Northern Virginia philanthropist Earl W. Stafford will announce their new strategy for encouraging more people to volunteer.  Doing Good: The People’s Project will list volunteer opportunities online and will also allow visitors to learn about the good works of others.  Click here to read more.

– The D.C. government and the Haitian Embassy are working together to connect locals with loved ones in Haiti.  The command center at the embassy features 20 computers and phone lines.  The embassy is also working on helping children who were orphaned by last week’s earthquake.  Click here for more.

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