Archive for March, 2010
C&O Canal Lock Broken Through, Flooding Feared
Photo by palkynebtab
As this morning’s photos and reports indicate, there is some serious flooding going on throughout the DC area.
In Georgetown, the C&O tow path has been closed and buildings and residencies that line the C&O Canal are in peril because an upstream lock has broken through. But according the National Park Service another lock [...]
Ken Cuccinelli a Birther?
‘Caught’courtesy of ‘D’Arcy Norman’
Get out your straitjackets and butterfly nets, it’s time for a trip down to Richmond. In an interview over the weekend, Cuccinelli said that a challenge to President Obama’s birth certificate was “within the realm of possibility” for legal action, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that he’s batshit crazy.
Look, [...]
SoberRides Available On St. Paddy’s Day
‘Four leaves clover’
courtesy of ’steven.y’
SoberRides are back for St. Patrick’s Day. Be safe. Call for one.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will be offering SoberRides from 4 p.m. on Wednesday to 4 a.m. on Thursday. Rides are free for up to $50.
If you need more of an incentive to utilize the program, one third of all [...]
School Bus Involved in Crash on I-270
‘D3H_3088′
courtesy of ‘Cazimiro’
I just received a call literally seconds ago that a school bus was involved in a bad accident on I-270 Northbound near the Father Hurley Blvd exit, in the Germantown area. Apparently a Subaru Outback did not stop in time and slammed into the back of the bus, in the right lane, with [...]
Embassy Chef Challenge
‘House of Sweden Podium’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Awesome food in an awesomely designed embassy…. You can’t go wrong with that.
Cultural Tourism DC and the Embassy of Sweden present the Embassy Chef Challenge 2010 on Thursday from 6:30 to 10:00. Watch 12 embassy chefs representing Belgium, Hungary, Korea, Panama, Israel, Qatar and more take on [...]
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?
‘O Solo Mio’
courtesy of ‘wickenden’
While chewing on your socks and snatching that piece of ham off the counter top is bad behavior by your pooch, I don’t think it can get much worse than what happen to DC jewelry shop owners Robert Rosin and George Kaufmann.
According to the Associated Press, a diamond dealer stopped by [...]
Weekend Flashback: 3/12 – 3/14/2010
‘Whites Ferry Store, Potomac River’
courtesy of ‘Photos by Chip Py’
Dried out yet? Hmmm, probably not, considering today’s forecast.
Still, despite the wet weather (at least it wasn’t snow!), opportunities abounded for photos and happily, our local photogs obliged. So while you’re settling in for another wet Monday, indulge in a look back at the weekend through [...]
Move Over Van Hollen, Corporation to Run for MD-8 Seat
‘Guarding Justice’
courtesy of ‘Photos by Chip Py’
I enjoyed this article today from WaPo that was written in a semi-serious, semi-tongue-in-cheek tone about Murray Hill, Inc., a company based in Silver Spring, MD that has announced its intentions to run for Congress in the 8th CD of Maryland. The seat is currently held by Mr. DCCC himself, [...]
Friday Happy Hour: Guinness
‘christmas eve’
courtesy of ‘volcanojw’
I know that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until next week, but let’s be honest, it’s on your mind. So, why drink anything other than Ireland’s finest: Guinness Stout. I don’t feel like I need to expound upon the flavor and richness of Guinness as I’m sure that everyone has tried it. But, [...]
Why I Love DC: Courtney
‘IMG_0650′
courtesy of ‘mkuhnert’
It’s funny, because when I sat down to write this, I was reminded again that DC was definitely not the plan when I was making decisions about college, and yet, here I am. Rewind to my senior year in high school. I was set on a school in the midwest, and even though [...]
Operator who derailed Red Line has been fired
‘derailed traffic’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Metro has just announced that the train operator involved in the February 12 post-Snowpocalypse train derailment at Farragut North has been fired for “failure to follow standard operating procedures.” She had been placed on administrative leave immediately following the accident, which is normal in such situations, but has been terminated effective today.
1 [...]
Chicken with a side of noise and fume
‘IMG_9391′
courtesy of ‘gurms’
Today’s DC Register tolling turns up this interesting but, in my mind, somewhat questionable effort: the Nando’s Peri-Peri on 18th street is looking to add a dozen cafe seats on the sidewalk. I’m excited by the impending outdoor cafe action myself, but that’s a pretty busy and loud road there; I don’t think [...]
Wale to Help D.C. United Kick off the 2010 Season
‘Vamos United!’
courtesy of ‘IntangibleArts’
District native Wale will be the entertainment of choice for D.C. United before their home opener this season. Saturday April 3rd, he will be the headliner for the “It Takes More Concert Series,” a series of pre-game performances designed to support local acts and to highlight various organizations in the community. At [...]
Spring Forward On Sunday
‘On the Clock’
courtesy of ‘Sprezzatura Images’
With spring upon us, I pass along this friendly reminder to turn those clocks forward an hour on Sunday, March 14 at 2 am.
But if you do forget, I suggest checking your cell phone or computer, they update automatically. So really … you should be all set!
Think of it now [...]
Drinks Smackdown! Beer vs. Wine
Thor Cheston is the beer director for Brasserie Beck, while Leah Dedmon is the wine director for BRABO. They may both work for Robert Wiedmaier (Rammy’s Chef of the Year last June), but they are passionate rivals on the merits of beer vs. wine, especially when it comes to which will pair best with food.
Oh, they’re [...]
Neighbors Ask Fans To Keep the Beeps Down After Caps Home Wins
‘DSC_4085′
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
“FANS: As you leave the arena, please be considerate of our neighbors and use your horn only as a necessity. Thank You.”
The Capitals are having an immensely successful season, and as Ben noted earlier this morning, the squad just locked up their third straight division championship. Much of the success has been at home; until [...]
Cyclists, Mark Your Calendars
‘Busy Bike Lane’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Tony Kornheiser may hate us, but cyclists should get excited about three major biking events coming this spring:
WABA has announced that Bike to Work Day will be May 21 this year, so get excited for pit stops and commuter convoys on your way to work!
Bike DC, the annual event in [...]
