Archive for February, 2010
Two Big Hearings Today
‘Public hearing, 1957′courtesy of ‘Seattle Municipal Archives’
Two big hearings going on today. First, we’ve got the first of three days worth of hearings related to this summer’s Metro accident that claimed 9 lives and injured 80. Day one is all testimony from WMATA. NTSB will be streaming these hearings live over the web, so you [...]
First Look: Capital City Diner
I met Matt and Patrick, the owners of Capital City Diner, last September. I stopped by the former used car parking lot on Bladensburg Road to tour the then mid-construction diner. They had a chain-link fence up around the restaurant, and there was a gaping hole in the ground where grass now grows. The guys [...]
More »DC Lottery Wants Input on New Logo
The DC Lottery is looking for your help in picking its new logo, you can vote on one of six choices today, and they’ll be tallying the results this month and will be picking a winner based on the public’s feedback. My favorite is this one, but it’s behind in the votes, go fix that, [...]
More »Try Out for the National Anthem at Nats Park
‘US Flag waving at Nationals Park’
courtesy of ‘daveynin’
One of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had singing the National Anthem came at the Nats Tryouts in 2008. It’s time to tryout again and the Nats are offering 75 tryout slots to the average Joe and Jane musicians of DC. So if you’ve got an awesome rendition [...]
Guns at Great Falls and Other National Parks
‘Limberger’s Victory (cinema 1915)’courtesy of ‘New York Public Library’
Today, a new law goes into effect that allows firearms in many national parks.
Previously, guns were generally prohibited in national parks, except for some in Alaska and in parks that allow hunting.
Now, the national parks — there are nearly 60 in this area — follow local [...]
PechaKucha Night Vol.11
‘Reception – PechaKucha Vol.11′
courtesy of ‘prettylovelythings’
Capitol PechaKucha Night Vol. 11 was held Friday night at the Embassy of Austria as a unique means to provide global awareness about the earthquake that shattered Haiti. In addition to the Nation’s Capital, on February 20th, 280 other cities across the world held PechaKucha’s in collaboration with Architecture for [...]
Screen On The Green In Danger … Again
‘Screen on the Green’
courtesy of ‘InspirationDC’
Screen on the Green is in danger for a second year now. HBO has yet to determine their 2010 budget, which means no one has any idea whether or not Screen on the Green will be back this summer.
Want to support the effort and keep Screen on the Green a [...]
There Will Be A Test. It Will Just Be A Test.
‘Metro Station Platform’
courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’
Should you be near the Friendship Heights Metro station this Wednesday around midnight, you’ll be seeing a fair amount of law enforcement, as the Metro Transit Police Department’s special response team, the FBI, DCPD, DCFD and emergency medical services personnel practice a staged emergency response exercise.
According to WMATA’s website, the [...]
DC Omnivore 100: #19 Steamed Pork Buns
‘04 Small Steamed Pork Buns’
courtesy of ‘jasonlam’
It’s time for another item on the DC Omnivore 100 list of the top one hundred foods every good omnivore should try at least once in their lives.
In the spirit of the recent Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger celebrations, let’s explore the sweet, doughy, [...]
Theodore Roosevelt Island in Snow
Speaking of unhikable, unbikable paths, commenter Phil noted that Theodore Roosevelt Island trails are still a mess of snow and fallen trees and branches. I got to see that firsthand over the weekend; most of the island is still shin-deep in snow, and the boardwalk remains uncleared of branches and ankle-to-shin deep accumulation, with an [...]
More »Last chance to get your ticket for tomorrow’s DRINKS!
Seriously. We’ve had enough of the snow. And the cold. And the snow that’s still left over because it’s so cold. We’re ready to break out of the doldrums, too. And thus, we are soooo excited to snuggle up in the warm nooks and crannies of Wisdom Cocktail Parlour tomorrow night from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 [...]
More »Strasburg: The New Jesus
‘redneck_jesus’
courtesy of ‘Steve Riley SEA’
It looks like the Nats have gone all religious on us after just one day in Florida. They’ve seen the light … and that light is Stephen Strasburg’s pitching ability.
Centerfielder Nyjer Morgan and the rest of Strasburg’s teammates have given the rookie a new nickname — Jesus. Why Jesus? “‘Cause what’s [...]
Kojo in Columbia Heights Tomorrow
If you’re a fan of good talk radio, chances are you listen in to Kojo Nnamdi on WAMU each day from noon to two. This Tuesday evening, he’ll be recording a live show at All Souls Unitarian at 1500 Harvard St NW, with topics to include an hour long discussion on education reform and an hour [...]
More »Weekend Flashback: 2/19 — 2/21/2010
‘the big melt’
courtesy of ‘lisa cee’
A weekend without any snowfall? I still don’t believe it myself. The city is starting to thaw. The mounds of snow resembling Mount Everest are melting into small, manageable to climb hills (even Mount St. Fenty seems to be decreasing in size). And — best of all — the sun’s [...]
Nowhere to Run…or Bike
Heading out to the towpath this weekend, I didn’t expect to see it plowed. But I was surprised to see it wasn’t packed down. In some areas, like near Fletcher’s Boathouse, there is plenty of loose snow not suitable for running or biking, and not all that easy for walking, either. (Hint: Snowshoes ROCK.)
The Capital [...]
Don’t Crap Your Snow in the Street
My neighbor crapped his snow into the street
Originally uploaded by carlweaver
My neighbor decided that the snow-clearing job at his house was not good enough, so he crapped some into the street for good measure. Because that’s where it belongs or something, I guess. I don’t know why. It’s just plain annoying.
People, if you need to [...]
Curling: Sweeping the Nation’s Capital
‘Dave Drags the Foot 3′
courtesy of ‘tbridge’
I’ve talked a very big game all week when it comes to curling. Inspired by the perfect combination of Norwegian pants, live broadcasts online and the sheer novelty of the sport, I have tried to throw all of my perceived curling expertise around whenever I got a chance. I’ve made [...]
Pitchers And Catchers Have Reported: Let The Games Begin!
‘Liván Hernández back pitching for the Nats’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
It’s official — we’re just 11 days away from the start of Spring Training! What does that mean? Manager Jim Riggleman and his staff of pitchers and catchers are on the field at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida RIGHT NOW playing “catch” for the first time [...]
Win Club Seats to the Capitals!
‘Our New Years Day Capitals Tickets!’
courtesy of ’sinksanctity’
American Pest launched a contest today for Caps fans to win two club-level seating to one of two upcoming Capitals games at the Verizon Center. The contest runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 4 and winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Facebook.
All you have to do [...]
