Archive for January, 2010
Damn, Crowded Metro Station! You Scary!
‘not goin’ anywhere?’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Was anyone else at the Chinatown Metro station yesterday evening at around 6:15? I was, and I was pressed into the mass of humanity unsuccessfully attempting to move around the station. It all started because a red line train, which I was on, had to offload at Judiciary Square, thereby causing a [...]
Featured Photo
DCA by brokensquare
Ah, the airport. Is it strange that I find it to be a magical place? It’s where people come together, some sharing the same flight, others departing to different destinations, but all part of a worldwide system that just somehow works. You make your reservation online, pack your tiny tube of toothpaste, roll [...]
Big Chair Coffee is Open!
‘72145-05Crop’
courtesy of ‘furcafe’
When a neighborhood coffee shop opens, it’s generally not that big of a deal. But when the coffee shop is the first one in the city east of the Anacostia River, it is– residents see it as a sign that more retail growth could finally be coming to Anacostia. So it’s great news [...]
Harriet Walters’ Handbags Up For Auction
‘Lolo (Barcelona)’
courtesy of ’scalleja’
Anyone out there want their own little fashionable piece of DC scandal history? Well look no further then the Harriet Walters’ online designer bag auction currently taking place and run by the U.S. Marshalls Service. Imelda collected shoes. Harriet handbags.
Besides, I totally needed that Louis Vuitton bag anyways. And so what if [...]
30 Days Started Last Week
Tomorrow, when Congress gavels itself back from recess, the 30-day clock on a number of important DC legal measures begins. If you’ve not been following along, you may need to be reminded: Every law passed by the City Council and signed by the Mayor must in turn be reviewed by Congress. Now the [...]
More »Crystal Couture (and Spring) Are Coming
CocktailOriginally uploaded by abbeyfranke
Fashion-lovers in DC, rejoice. Crystal Couture is coming back the first week of February for a full run of fashion shows called, “Jungle, Jeans, Tats and Tees.” The event will be taking over an empty storefront across from the Jaleo in Crystal City. Bring on the Springtime! (and the [...]
Case of the Key Bridge Hanging Ropes Solved
‘Ripples’
courtesy of ‘S. Parker’
Ever been driving on the George Washington Parkway and seen those mysterious ropes dangling underneath the Key Bridge? Have you ever wondered, what crazy person is rope swinging into the Potomac? Or, perhaps someone has a secret July 4th firework viewing spot?
Well, the WaPo’s Answer Man, John Kelly, has put the mystery [...]
Water Main Break in Dupont
Water Main Breakage by maxedaperture
Earlier today I was alerted via Alert DC of a water main break at 17th & P Street NW in Dupont Circle. While I didn’t see the geyser that was reported by a DCist reader earlier this morning, there is still a steady flow of water flowing onto the street as [...]
DC Omni 100: #6 Black Pudding
‘Black Pudding with kidney – The Botanical Breakfast – The Botanical AU19.50′
courtesy of ‘avlxyz’
It’s time for another item from the DC Omnivore 100 list of the top one hundred foods every good omnivore should try at least once in their lives.
Let’s get over the squeamishness now, and call a spade a spade. Black pudding is [...]
Another Cuddling Incident
‘Cop Car in Georgetown’
courtesy of ‘Hoosiers United’
Has the “Georgetown Cuddler” returned? Police report that a woman in Glover Park awoke on Sunday morning to find a stranger spooning her in bed. Upon discovery, the man fled without stealing anything, or otherwise causing any property damage. This crime bears striking resemblance to a spate of sexual [...]
A Look Into DC’s Netflix Queue
In case you missed the NYTimes this weekend, check out their map of the DC Netflix queue by zipcode. Some of the fun is seeing where the dividing line is. DC’s most rented movie was Benjamin Button, that is, unless you live in 20064 (Catholic University) in which case it didn’t even make the [...]
More »Weekend Flashback: 1/8 – 1/10/2010
‘Ski Bear’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
As you thaw out for the work day, check out what others did around the region this weekend past.
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Metro Doesn’t Open Doors
‘no-one’
courtesy of ‘cacophony76′
Another scary Metro-related story in the Washington Post today! On Friday, a train malfunctioned and was taken out of service and all passengers were ordered off the train. A few passengers couldn’t get out in time though, and they were trapped inside the train for several stations with the lights turned out and [...]
Southeast Freeway Ramp Closures This Weekend
‘SR 520 Traffic’
courtesy of ‘Oran Viriyincy’
Attention all drivers – if you plan on heading anywhere near the Southeast Freeway this weekend, you might have a few detours in your future. Part of the freeway will be off-limits to cars and trucks, according to WTOP.
DDOT is in the process of demolishing a couple ramps leading to [...]
Poker, Blackjack and More Coming This Summer
‘Game over’
courtesy of ‘banspy’
Save on the flight to Vegas and skip the traffic-ridden drive to scary Atlantic City – table games are right around the corner. Few DC area residents know it, but legit and legal table game gambling will soon be just a 75 minute car trip away. Roll the dice, try your luck [...]
Those new reusable bags need to be washed occasionally
‘detergentification’
courtesy of ‘telemetry9′
I cannot help but think that there’s some connection – after only one week of reusable grocery bag encouragement in scandal central, Washington D.C., we get a study suggesting that your grocery tote may pose a hazard to your health.
Via Lifehacker we have this piece out of Canada about a study finding “some [...]
Friday Happy Hour
‘Elmer T Lee Bottles’
courtesy of ‘SauceSupreme’
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Friday Happy Hour, your single drink primer for the weekend.
Couple being gone for the holidays with a busy week at work and I feel like I haven’t been home in ages. Add in the cold and I’ve got a great incentive to stay [...]
In Christmas withdrawal?
The epiphany has come and gone but we have this pretty snowfall – does it put you in the mood for some christmas music even if we’re past the season? We won’t tell if you indulge yourself a little. You can justify it to yourself by saying hey, it’s Anthony Kearns – he’s a famous [...]
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