Archive for April, 2010
Playgirl To Visit Georgetown University, Seeking Hunks for Campus Edition
‘Great Shadow Postcard’
courtesy of ‘Tobyotter’
Playgirl Magazine is headed to the District. Really. I kid you not.
Why? To scour Georgetown University for its “Campus Hunks” issue.
According to Playgirl spokesman Daniel Nardicio, the Playgirl staff will be perusing the campus this weekend to find a few strapping gentlemen who don’t mind stripping down for all of the [...]
National Geographic Live: May 2010
The 2010 National Geographic Live series continues in May with a mix of lectures, authors, and food. The National Geographic Museum is offering up another two pairs of tickets for WeLoveDC readers, unless otherwise noted. Simply comment below (PLEASE use a legit email address and your first name) with what two events – in preferred [...]
More »U.S. Census Workers To Hit The Streets Starting In May
‘Census #3′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
If you haven’t yet filled out your 2010 Census form, starting in May chances are you’ll be getting a friendly knock on the door from your local census worker. The U.S. Census staffer will be asking you the same questions that are on the census mail form with [...]
PETA Says WHCD Can’t Be Green If It Serves Meat
‘Rib Eye Steak Dinner’
courtesy of ‘japes18′
PETA will not be attending this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner stag, as it sounds like the date they lined up will be a big heifer. No, stop groaning. The group is bringing a “cow” to the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening to stand outside the event with a sign that [...]
Kuwaiti Pups Up For Adoption
‘puppy love’
courtesy of ‘::-::’
If you consider yourself a dog lover, then how could you possibly say no to an adorable face that needs a home?
The Washington Animal Rescue League participated in an international rescue this week, transporting the furry survivors of a deadly fire at an animal shelter in Kuwait that happened last month. The [...]
Eat Like Me: April’s Best Dishes
‘veggie roll’
courtesy of ‘Ag-Images’
I usually use this intro text in Eat Like Me to pontificate ($10 word! I win!) on what part of dining out in DC I’ve been thinking most about recently. This month I’ve been thinking more about styles of restaurants.
I would be the wrong person to be food editor if I [...]
Big Trouble for Schools Contract
‘Harrington Signing Contract’
courtesy of ‘Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M’
There are some days that it has to suck to be Michelle Rhee. You’re busting your ass to line up methods to pay for the raises that you want to give to the good men and women working in the classroom in DC School, [...]
Bus Collision Near Tidal Basin
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
We’re hearing reports about a collision between two buses near the Tidal Basin on Ohio Drive. According to reports, bus passengers were able to exit the vehicles, but the two drivers were injured. DCFD and EMTs are on the scene, and area traffic delays should be expected. More updates to come as [...]
Mount Pleasant Music Festival Kicks-Off Farmer’s Market Season
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courtesy of ‘Hoffmann’
We’re supposed to have pretty stellar weather, complete with cloudless skies this weekend. With that said, I urge you all to spend the vast majority of your time outdoors.
Not sure what to do? Well here’s an option: The Mount Pleasant Music Festival is this Saturday. The event is FREE. Starts at 2 pm [...]
An Open Letter to the Washington Capitals
Dear Ted, George, Bruce, and Alex:
I know right now you’re dealing with a lot of crap from pretty much every corner because of Wednesday’s loss. So I just wanted to toss in two words you may not have heard much over the last 48 hours:
Thank you.
Those two words are pretty well drowned out right now, [...]
Massage Parlor Leads To Huge Bust
‘I could use one of these right now…’
courtesy of ‘abstract duck’
After a six-month investigation, local sheriffs have made nine arrests and charged the owner of Green Therapy, a Loudon county massage parlour, with operating a “bawdy place” and allowing massages to be performed without a permit.
Two Green Therapy employees were charged with giving massages without [...]
We Love Drinks: Owen Thomson
‘Owen’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
We Love Drinks continues our series where we look behind the bar, profiling the many people – from mixologists to bartenders, sommeliers to publicans – who make your drinks experience happen.
Owen Thomson has an interesting tattoo on his arm. His sister points it out to me as we sit at Cafe Atlantico’s [...]
Metro Looking to Dig More Into Riders’ Pockets
‘Metro Emergency Button’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Wondering what’s next up the track for WMATA riders?
More fare hikes, for one.
WTOP’s Adam Tuss gives a solid rundown of today’s WMATA Board of Directors/Finance, Oversight and Administration Commitee meeting to suggest budget guidance; topping the list is the apparent “resignation” that riders will once again need to [...]
Ovechkin Named Hart Finalist
‘DSC_6331′
courtesy of ‘bhrome’
Some upbeat news for Caps fans today from the NHL offices: team captain Alex Ovechkin has been named as one of the finalists for the Hart Trophy. The Hart is given to the league’s MVP, as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. The award is given to the player who [...]
The Washington Game
‘Livan Hernandez Pitching’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
If you’ve got some affection for both our area and baseball then you might want to go give a listen to the segment from WAMU’s Metro Connection about DC’s baseball history. It’s a fun ten minute bit that roams through over a hundred years of history, but for [...]
Constellations Concert Monday: We’ve Got Tickets!
The Constellations are coming to DC9 on Monday night, and we’ve got a chance for you and a friend to come check them out, as well as take home a sweet two-song vinyl of Love is a Murder and Setback. Think 70’s Fela Kuti meets modern day Gorillaz. Want to check them out and [...]
More »We Love Weekends, May 1-2
‘Earth Day Concert Dancers’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Max: Since I’ll be taking Friday off this week, I’m going to pretend that Thursday is part of the weekend. I’ll be going to the Freer and Sackler Galleries for Asia After Dark to eat, drink, and be cultured, before picking up some friends from DCA. They’re both [...]
Porter’s: Closed? …or Closing?
Fellow We Love DC author Dave Levy heard word that Porter’s in Dupont (located at 1207 19th Street) was being shut down so I ran outside my office to sneak and peak.
That’s when I ran into the movers. All outdoor and indoor furniture was being manhandled into a moving truck upon my arrival just 10 [...]
