Archive for April, 2010
‘Skins Really Want You To Know To Pre-Order Your McNabb Jersey
‘The Newest Redskin’
courtesy of ‘Kevin A. Koski’
A public service post this afternoon in case you need a timeline of the events regarding the Redskins newest quarterback, Donovan McNabb.
8:15 p.m., Sunday, April 4: Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Philadelphia Eagles would be sending their 2009 starting QB to Washington for draft picks in 2010 [...]
Sports Cartoon Offers The Nats Some Pitching Advice
He might’ve thrown the ceremonial first pitch wide and high for a left handed hitter on Opening Day at Nats Park, but after today’s clobbering of the Nationals by the Phillies (I’ll put it to you this way, the score is 11-1 at the end of seven innings) this cartoon originally posted by sports comic [...]
More »Obama’s Slew of Social Activities
‘Scary Bunny’
courtesy of ’shbaker99′
President Obama had quite the social schedule to tend to today. Granted, he played to the occasion and appears to be having the time of life. He even snuck a White Sox cap onto the diamond before taking the mound clad in his Nationals jacket to wear atop his head during the [...]
National Geographic Live: April 2010
The 2010 National Geographic Live series continues in April with a mix of music, movies, 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 »Want To Stalk Top Chef DC? Now You Can, Thanks To Twitter.
‘live shot’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
We all know how excited you are that Top Chef is FINALLY giving DC the foodie lovin’ it deserves. With that said, you can get in on all the Top Chef DC happenings (shooting is now in progress) with a click of a button.
Want to find out where the cast and crew [...]
Thousands Outside Nationals Park During First Pitch
Camera phone photo courtesy of Pat D., click to enlarge
It’s official: right now, the Nationals 2010 campaign is under way here in Washington. The start of a new season – especially to those who worship at the altar of baseball – is always exciting, and bringing President Obama down to the Navy Yard to [...]
Being Green at Phillips
‘Mural’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
In honor of Earth Day, coming up right around the corner (I just love April), the Phillips Collection Food Arts is hosting “Green Hours at the Phillips” now through April 22nd. Every Thursday, the museum café will offer organic wines and local beers, with one dollar from each drink going towards Earth Day Network.
Furthermore, [...]
DC Omni 100: #20 Pistachio Ice Cream
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.
I’m a pistachio ice cream lover, but I haven’t always been. As a kid I was a Mint Chocolate Chip (MCC) ice cream party hack. [...]
Funeral Services Scheduled For 2 of 4 Southeast Shooting Victims
‘Rest in Peace’
courtesy of ‘andycoan’
Funeral services are now scheduled for two of the four victims from last week’s shooting in southeast.
Services for 17-year-old Tavon Nelson are set for Tuesday at the Tenth Street Baptist Church and services for 18-year-old Devaughn Boyd are set for Wednesday at a funeral home in Maryland.
No official word has been [...]
WMATA Has Record-Setting Weekend
‘Metro Fail’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
Metro can thank the tourists and the major league sporting teams in town for setting the second and fourth highest ridership days in WMATA history this weekend. This is after last week’s record-setting ridership of 877,890 trips set on Thursday.
As a rider myself, I say a hat tip is in order since [...]
Free Food Alert: Morton’s Shopper Appreciation!
‘Morton’s Steakhouse’
courtesy of ‘ashleyt’
As if shopping in Georgetown isn’t already one of your favorite pasttimes, Morton’s Steakhouse and Georgetown BID are giving you one more reason to shop till’ you drop. This week select retailers will be distributing invitations to Morton’s Shopper Appreciation Event on April 10th.
So, it’s pretty simple. This is how it works: you shop [...]
WaPo Launches New Visual Art Contest
‘artist at work’
courtesy of ’soulfotography’
Artists! Go get your creativity on ASAP! The Washington Post has launched a new platform to get your work strewn about for all the city’s eyes to see via an online virtual gallery.
The project is called “Real Art D.C.” and starts the first week of May, extending through the summer months. [...]
Weekend Flashback: Cherry Blossoms! 4/2 – 4/4/10
‘Parking under the cherries’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
While the peak time may have already passed for the blooms this year, it didn’t deter the crowds along the Tidal Basin. More crowded than the last few years, the blossoms were the key attraction once again as spring fully exploded all over the DC area.
Many area photographers were out [...]
Caps Claim President’s Trophy
‘Rock the Red’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Big weekend for the Capitals! First, the team notched its 51st win of the season against Columbus on Saturday. The league also announced a two game suspension on Atlanta’s Colby Armstrong for his elbow-to-the-head hit on Mathieu Perrault. However, the biggest news came last night, on an evening the Caps weren’t [...]
Washington Hosts Boston In The Nationals Dream Foundation Classic
Photo by Rachel Levitin
Some of you might have noticed this increased amount of red t-shirts, caps, and jerseys on the Metro yesterday. If you didn’t, then you didn’t see what I saw. When Red Sox Nation meets NatsTown, the ride from Chinatown to the ballpark is a never ending red sea (Ten Commandments with Charlton [...]
D.C. United Fall Short in Home Opener
Photo by Max Cook, special to We Love DC
Saturday’s matchup against fierce rival New England Revolution marked the home opener for D.C. United. Unfortunately for United, Kenny Mansally decided to personally rain on the opening parade. Last Saturday’s disastrous opener in Kansas City behind them, United came out of the locker room looking like [...]
