Archive for March, 2005

Dave Matthews’ Tickets on Saturday

By Tom Bridge, 5:08 pm March 31st, 2005

Saturday will mark the beginning of the summer concert season, when Dave Matthews Band tickets go on sale for his June 26th concert at Nissan Pavilion. Also coming to Nissan this summer are Jimmy Buffett (parrot heads rejoice, but get your seats on Ebay, it’s sold out) on June 15th, Mötley Crüe on August [...]

DC Metblogs’ Favorites: Happy Hour

By Tom Bridge, 9:03 pm March 30th, 2005

We’re debuting a new feature today here at DC Metroblogging, called Metblogs’ Favorites, where our authors give out some of their very favorite spots to drink, eat, walk, run, take photos, become more culturally aware or take in the sights. Our first category is Happy Hour Spots. So delve deeper into the minds [...]

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By Tiffany Bridge, 3:44 am March 30th, 2005

This is where our coverage of the White House Easter Egg Roll would have gone had the event not been canceled two hours into it by the pouring rain on Monday.
Of course, the good news is, we all got an unexpected Take Your Canoe to Work Day.
This post appeared in its original form [...]

Giada de Laurentiis in town this weekend

By Tom Bridge, 5:40 pm March 29th, 2005

If you’re looking for a Food Network TV Personality to stalk see this weekend, you’ll be happy to know you’re in luck. Giada de Laurentiis will be signing her book at the Williams-Sonoma on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest this Sunday, April 3rd, from 1 to 2:30. Though I find her smile frequently larger than [...]

Cheezborgers in DC?

By Tom Bridge, 6:30 pm March 28th, 2005

Famous from John Belushi’s portrayal of their surly stylings behind the counter, the Billy Goat Tavern will be expanding to new metropolitan areas in the not too distant future according to Chicagobusiness.com. Looks like we get our own purveyor of sports-team-curses and cheezborgers. No word yet where the new BGT will appear, [...]

A moment of righteous indignation

By Tiffany Bridge, 12:52 pm March 25th, 2005

I don’t know how many of you remember reading about Arlington’s implementation of OCR cameras last spring to help them catch drivers with unpaid parking tickets and property taxes.
I was sort of uncomfortable with it at the time, but can’t tell if it’s really my libertarian principles that are bothered or if it’s [...]

Mmm, steak.

By Tiffany Bridge, 1:46 am March 25th, 2005

I can’t believe Tom and I forgot to post about the restaurant we went to a couple of weeks ago. It was our anniversary and decided to try out Ray’s The Steaks in Arlington since we’d been hearing raves about it.
It’s a good thing we decided that a couple of weeks in advance, [...]

Baseball, Bush Twins and Budgets

By Tom Bridge, 3:46 pm March 24th, 2005

While the Nationals are in the midst of their spring training throes, the front office is beginning to shape things up for opening day. In yesterday’s announcer search, 22 hopefuls squared off at the Bowie baseball diamond in what was rumored to be a steel-cage deathmatch, but turned out to be an annouce-off. [...]

Orioles Pitcher in DUI: Alabama Has Different Alphabet

By Tom Bridge, 2:17 pm March 23rd, 2005

The report states DuBose informed Clark he had “a couple” drinks at the Cafe Gardens and Daquiri Deck in Sarasota. When instructed to recite the alphabet, DuBose allegedly said, “I’m from Alabama, and they have a different alphabet.”
DuBose’s alcohol level registered at .113 more than an hour after being stopped. The legal limit in Florida [...]

Best Of… Metroblogging

By Tom Bridge, 1:48 pm March 23rd, 2005

For those that read just the DC Metroblog, we’re part of a larger network of 30 blogs in 30 cities around the world. Today we’re launching a brand new feature: Best Of Metroblogging. Aimed at exposing folks to a larger market than just their own town, Best Of Metroblogging will feature entries from [...]

Best. Charter Bus. Ever.

By Tiffany Bridge, 1:48 am March 22nd, 2005

Just a quick one- Tom and I were on our commute out of the District tonight, and as we were crossing Constitution Avenue, we noticed a large red-and-white tour bus preparing to turn right onto 14th St.
Emblazoned on the side of the bus was the company’s name:
“LAMERS”
Yeah.
This post appeared in its original form at DC [...]

Baseball Happenings

By Tom Bridge, 4:57 pm March 18th, 2005

Amid horrific renderings of Casey at the Bat from Rep. Davis yesterday, baseball greats made their way to the Hill to testify before Congress about steroids and their effects on the game, society and cute little yellow fuzzy ducks. No word if Canseco or McGwire stuck around past their hearings yesterday to enjoy this [...]

Simultaneous Promotion of All Interests

By Tiffany Bridge, 7:13 pm March 17th, 2005

As some of you know, I started working for a large, multi-national staffing company in IT placements a couple of months ago (I really ought to update my bio). At my new company, one of our most foundational principles is “Simultaneous Promotion of All Interests.”
So in that spirit, allow me to draw your attention [...]

Bioweapons, Again?

By Tom Bridge, 4:09 am March 15th, 2005

Though, most often, it turns out to be a box of napkins, or perhaps some confectioners sugar, two Dept. of Defense buildings have been evacuated due to sensor systems reporting biological toxins in powder found in envelopes. One complex, off Route 7 in Bailey’s Crossroads, will be closed tomorrow for investigation, and the [...]

DC Metblogs and Hal Straus of the Washington Post

By Tom Bridge, 7:38 pm March 14th, 2005

Recently, DC Metroblogs had the chance to sit down with Hal Straus, Editor, Newsroom Technology and Site Tools with washingtonpost.com, and grill him about weblogs, The Post, and the evolution of Journalism. Below, in italics, are Hal’s responses. Any code in Hal’s responses is his and has not been added at time of [...]

Colonials Head To Big Dance

By Tom Bridge, 12:36 pm March 14th, 2005

Maryland? Nope. Georgetown? Not likely. Howard? Uh uh. GW? Absolutely.
The Colonials are headed to the NCAA tourney after winning the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and an Automatic Spot at in the Magnificent 65. It’s their first bid since 1999, and everyone seems to think it’s the biggest [...]

Nationals Single Game Seats On Sale Today

By Tom Bridge, 4:16 pm March 12th, 2005

Those wanting seats to single games at RFK for the Nationals this season should run right out to the Nationals Ticket Schedule Website starting at Noon today. Seats range from $7 to $45 for the mere-mortal seats, whereas $95 will buy you lower diamond box seats. The Nationals had a great start to [...]

let me get spastic for a minute

By Tiffany Bridge, 3:43 am March 8th, 2005

Wow! Did you guys get to hang around outside today at all? It was gorgeous… I walked several blocks to pick up lunch and then spent two hours walking around visiting clients and not once did I have to mutter, “Good God, it’s cold…” It was so… joyous.
Oh, what? It’s supposed [...]

Local Blogger Joins White House Press Corps

By Tom Bridge, 6:04 pm March 7th, 2005

Garrett Graff over at Fishbowl DC has joined the White House Press Corps, the only blogger amongst their number (let’s not talk about the whole sordid, creepy Gannon/Guckert thing, okay? I’m still scrubbing that image from my retinae.), and he’ll be covering the President’s life for a while. We’re glad to see [...]

Cardozo Closed Again!

By Tom Bridge, 2:12 am March 7th, 2005

Seems like nothing can go right up at Cardozo High School. It’s been closed twice in the past two weeks when mercury droplets were discovered on stairwells. Each time, EPA crews have come through to clean up the spilled mercury. Well, let’s make that three times, as Cardozo will be closed on [...]