Archive for January, 2009
Trains Not an Inauguration Option?
Photo by Nostri-Imago
I have a friend trying to make it into DC for the Inauguration scene, and I looked to see if he could take Amtrak or Marc to avoid the traffic jams. Seems neither may be an option.
Amtrak is almost all sold out from Monday through Wednesday. MARC is sold out January [...]
We Love Winners! 2008 Holiday Contest Results
A Charlie Brown Holiday, courtesy of william couch
Set your eyes upon this great photo by Flickr user william couch, for this is the winner of the WeLoveDC 2008 Holiday Photo Contest! Congratulations, William! It was a close vote between this rendition of a Charlie Brown Christmas and our runner-up, below.
William wins a $50 certificate to [...]
What to wear to the Ball?
Black wedding dress
Originally uploaded by Lukasz Dunikowski
My co-workers and I were offered tickets to an Inaugural Ball and have been in a dress-finding and accessorizing frenzy all week. I’ve been taking informal polls of what to wear to our ball, especially since Obama isn’t going to show up, and it’s not a state-sponsored ball.
Most of [...]
Inauguration Information from WMATA
Dupont Circle Metro in Washington, D.C. by NDinDC
If you are going to be in the area for inauguration, and (gasp!) you might venture from your home that day, you might want to head over to Metro’s Inauguration website and sign up for Metro’s inauguration updates service. They are planning on sending out messages regarding delays [...]
Monumental: James Abram Garfield
You know how you have a favorite president growing up? Like, you get assigned the guy, knowing he’s not one of the big five, but he turns out to be interesting in his own right? Meet mine, James Abram Garfield. I think it was in Mrs. Franti’s third-grade class that we all [...]
More »Had enough Inaguration news yet? HAH!
Did It Ever Look So Nice?Originally uploaded by Thruhike98
If, despite the best efforts of the Virginia State Police, the Secret Service, the Park Police, and MPD, you actually DO manage to get to the Mall for the Inauguration, you should probably not rely on your cell phone to be your only means of contacting your [...]
Freedom and Inauguration
Freedom and InaugurationOriginally uploaded by tbridge
I stood at the Grant Memorial today, and watched the crews working on the scaffolds on the Western Steps of the Capitol, and imagined standing this close, or closer, on Inauguration Day. We won’t go this year, as they’ve closed all the bridges across the Potomac, but for pedestrian [...]
SoberRide Update
chauffeur
Originally uploaded by NCinDC
WLDC has been atwitter with comments on my WRAP SoberRide FAIL post and today WRAP President Kurt Erikson wrote a great response piece for me to share with everyone.
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Newseum: DC’s Largest Elevator
Photo by Wayan
Have you seen the shiny new elevator for the Newseum’s conference center? Oh my, it is huge!With enough room for 20 to 30 people, I think it may be larger than some apartments. It is definitely the largest people moving (vs. freight) elevator I have seen in DC. Hell, it may be the [...]
Arlington Alert Slightly Better Than Alert DC
Inauguration construction zone
Originally uploaded by devonhaupt
I posted yesterday about the totally idiotic Alert DC email about the inauguration that acted like the entire city lives under a rock. Arlington’s Alert came into my mail today, and I quote:
“Arlington is proud to be an important part of the Presidential Inauguration and celebrations. Arlington is expecting [...]
Tips for “Inaugural Landlords”
real estate bust
Image courtesy of TheTruthAbout…
Monica from Fleishman-Hillard sent us a really neat piece courtesy of the National Apartment Association that lists ten smart things you can do to protect yourself if you are or are considering renting space to a visitor. It’s good information whether you’re subletting an apartment or if it’s [...]
Potomac River Low?
DC Fireboat and Memorial BridgeOriginally uploaded by Mr. T in DC
I’ve been driving across the Roosevelt Bridge most days to head into the city, taking the exit for Independence Avenue on my way to the Hill for some coffee and wireless internet. Every day I cross over that bridge, I see the level of [...]
We Love Arts: How Theater Failed America
“You should not have come.”
That’s how Mike Daisey opens his monologue at Woolly Mammoth, acknowledging that this is going to be a different kind of show. He’s very wrong, mind you: this show has a self-selecting audience that is sure to be glad they came. The show’s title assures that. Anyone who reads “How Theater [...]
Caps Extra: Halfway There
Boudreau and Capitals at Bench, courtesy of clydeorama
I recently had the pleasure of chatting about hockey with John Buccigross, ESPNEWS Anchor and SportsCenter host – and the former primary host of NHL 2Night when ESPN covered NHL games. Bucci’s (as many call him) columns on hockey on the ESPN website are often insightful, humorous [...]
2009 Food Trends
Hello, sugar
Originally uploaded by erin m
Washingtonian did a blog post on the loved and loathed food trends of 2008. Washingtonian is right – DC does tend to glom onto a trend and then ride it for all it’s worth.
I’ve eaten more than few cupcakes this year, and my fair share of Ray’s Hell Burgers. [...]
Thrifty District: New Year’s Resolution Edition
We’re into the depths of New Year’s resolution season and one of the most typical resolutions of the season is losing weight. And since our economy is in the crapper (oh you didn’t know?) I figured I could pair our continuing series, Thrifty District with everyone’s favorite New Year’s resolution and give you some tips [...]
More »O RLY Alert DC?
inaugural address
Originally uploaded by philliefan99
This just in from Alert DC:
“The District of Columbia will host one of the largest Presidential Inauguration celebrations in history, January 17 – 21. Even if you don’t plan to attend any of the inaugural events, you should be prepared for crowds, closures, restrictions and delays. For comprehensive information [...]
More VA Inaugural Fun!
Road ClosedOriginally uploaded by MobilFunk7
Just heard on WTOP that the Virginia State Police will be closing I-395 and I-66 (the inner Beltway portion) from 2 a.m. Jan 20th through midnight. Thus, the ONLY WAY to get into the District from Virginia will be via the American Legion and Woodrow Wilson Bridges…on the Beltway.
Yeah, good luck [...]
Jamming inmates cell phones – or not?
Cell phone zombie, originally uploaded by erin m.
Just because the inauguration is only a week away shouldn’t mean we avoid any other controversy. Like, for instance, a battle over jamming cell phone signals.
As Tom reported earlier, DC is going to test a system to jam cell phone signals coming from one of the DC [...]
Meter Rates Doubled
Meter FailOriginally uploaded by tbridge
I hope ya’ll like carrying rolls of quarters around DC, because those of you who park at meters (like me) will need twice as many thanks to the doubling of meter rates in the District that was voted on by the council. While this is certainly one way to help [...]
