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We’re number 5: D.C.’s place in the world of venture capitalism

By WTOP Staff

Last week, we drilled down into the $1.5 billion the D.C. region raised in venture capital in 2013 (the highest mark in 12 years) as well as the $313 million the region raised in fourth quarter VC. Both figures come from the MoneyTree report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the National Venture Capital Association.

But how did we do compare to other regions?

D.C., it turns out, ranks fifth, after Silicon Valley ($12.1 billion), New England ($3.3 billion), New York ($3.2 billion) and L.A./Orange County ($1.8 billion).

On the bright side, the Washington area showed the most robust improvement of those five regions, roughly doubling its haul from the prior year.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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