Washington Area Women's Foundation

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Men are getting jobs faster than women as the U.S. jobs market recovers.  And tips on making low-cost meals.

— As the economy recovers, men are faring better in the job market than women, according to The Washington Post. During the recession men experienced a higher rate of job loss as male-dominated fields took a hit.  During the recovery, however, men are adding more jobs, many in fields traditionally dominated by women.

— With food prices on the rise and many local families reporting that they don’t have enough money to buy food, DCentric explores how to stretch those grocery dollars and benefits.