Archive for February, 2006
South of the border south of the city
Whenever my darling girlfriend and I drove past Taqueria Poblano we’d say “we should try that place.” This had gone on for two full years before we finally reached our snapping point last weekend and went there for an early dinner. I’m almost sorry we did, because now I think about all those meals I [...]
More »Got Property?
Bubble? Bubble? What Bubble?
Real Estate assessments are up 21% on average. Trinidad is up 47%. Congress Heights up 41%. Median House price in the District is $400,000 right now. But it’s not all painful news, as the homestead exemption’s up to $60,000, and the rate per hundred dollars has [...]
good morning dc
good morning dc
I love living on the east coast. We are the first to know and do in the nation. The leaders if by time zone alone. Leadership that is magnified whenever I head west.
This morning for example, I went for a long run at 6am before most were even awake. [...]
Satellite Radio Tax?!
Virginia’s trying to pass a bill that would add a 5% tax on Cable TV, Satellite TV, Satellite Radio and “Wireless”, amongst other various and variegated other little bits of interest. XM is, of course, up in arms over the whole thing and has asked their Virginia based subscribers to write or call their [...]
More »Mardi Gras!
It’s Mardi Gras! Everyone quick hurry up and get your sin on, because Lent’s a-comin’!
Well, here in DC, we’ve got Lulu’s Club Mardi Gras with DC 101 sponsoring, so Elliott is likely hammered and slurring his love for Flounder over on M St. this morning. I mean, can’t you just see him slumped [...]
On The Matter of Ports…
Lately, there’s been a bit of a tempest in a teapot concerning the purchase of the old P&O Ports company by the Emirate of Dubai, especially given that one of the ports involved is just north of here in Baltimore. The thing is, this whole matter just smacks of racism, and our friends at [...]
More »Virginia pancakes of death
photo courtesy of Jan Tik
In DC a parking space is enough to get you killed. In Virginia it only takes belgian waffles. Aaron Brown was shot and killed by a police officer working an off-duty job after Aaron and his friends allegedly left an IHOP without paying [...]
More »St. Thurgood?
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington is considering annointing Thurgood Marshall a saint. His feast day? May 17th, the date of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court Decision. The diocese has recommended Sainthood for Marshall, but two general assemblies must confirm the choice, meaning summer 2007 would be his [...]
More »Post Adds Support For del.icio.us
Has that dialogue box on Washington Post stories always been there? I’m not sure. I remember seeing the Technorati box, with all of the blogs that are blogging about a specific article, but tonight I saw this box added to the articles I was perusing.
If you’re not familiar with the concept [...]
Man Killed in U St. Parking Fight
I know how hard it is to get parking in some neighborhoods in DC, but that’s no reason to pull out a gun. But that’s just what happened on Saturday night when an Arlington man was shot across from Ben’s Chili Bowl. Yikes.
This post appeared in its original form at DC Metblogs
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MUNI in DC?
San Fran MUNI
While the debate on overall WMATA funding continues, there is a secondary debate about adding light rail to the current bus-heavy rail mix.
I am on the fence about light rail. I think the bus is a more efficient and much cheaper option, but I can see how the [...]
The moving finger, having writ… projects
On Thursday evening I went to the post-opening event for the WPA/C Street Art exhibit in Georgetown. After a brief bit of confusion (tip for organizers: if the event is outside and behind the building then some mention of that would be helpful) and impromptu street theatre by the DC police I made it around [...]
More »“buh-bye” birthday month…
A belated cheers to everyone who came out to the moody Blue Room Wednesday night for Medusa Promotions’ “It’s No Good” all-Depeche Mode party.
It was a full house, with energetic dancers and a fun ambiance. I camped out in the cosy loft, catching up with old friends, nursing a few appletinis, and watching everyone [...]
Loving the Metro
I’ve seen some bizarre bizarre things here on the Metro. I’ve seen Hymn Singing Guy, I’ve seen Naked People, I’ve seen a lot of stuff, but by no means have I seen it all. In today’s Post, there’s a great section of Metro stories cut into various vignettes.
I was new into town when [...]
Circular Logic
First Chicken. Then Egg.
No, First Egg, Then Chicken!
First we get the land for the stadium, then we get the lease…
Instead, this time it’s First we get the lease for the stadium, then we get the land.
Yet another setback for the Nationals this week as the deal for the land involved in the eminent domain [...]
old school @ dulles
old school @ dulles
Yes childrens, our premier international airport still relies on ancient 1960’s technology – the bus – to get folks to Gate C.
The other gates are serviced by new-fangled moving sidewalks but Gate C, where United and my flight to San Francisco are, is still old school. Anyone know [...]
A little birthday love…
Jason Cosper and Sean Bonner
Originally uploaded by tjbax.
Metroblogging DC wishes a very happy birthday to one of our two favorite corporate overlords, Sean Bonner! He’s pictured here being taunted with the camera of Friend-of-Metroblogging Jason Cosper.
Many happy returns, and stuff.
This post appeared in its original form [...]
Giving Metrobus some loving
New LNG Bus
While others might anagram it ME ROT, Metro says it’s finally ready to give Metrobus some loving. Yes, you read that right, Metrobus, the service so neglected that even WMATA board members call it the “poor stepchild” to Metrorail. Anyone who rides the bus as much as [...]
More »Judicary Square = Icy Squid Jar?
In a fit of insanity it seems Brit Gene Cowan has decided to do an anagram of all the DC Metro stations. After checking out his work, where he has creations like those below, I’d like to know what he’s drinking. It’s sure not the vodka gimlet I ask for!
McPherson Square = Cohn [...]
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