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Another Great Vantage Point
‘free-dome’ courtesy of ‘christaki’ You already know what we think the five best vantage points in the city are, but there’s one that didn’t make the list the first time around that must be added: the top of the Capitol dome. See that little railing in the image above? You can get up there! It’s a [...]
More »So You’re Saying We’re Nerds?
‘Geek/Nerd/Dork/Dweeb Venn Diagram’ courtesy of ‘yat86′ We already knew that we’re rich, smart vegetarians, but now we’re officially nerds, too. The DC metropolitan area is the third brainiest city in America (after Denver and Durham), based on our numbers of computer science and math degree recipients, science degree recipients, and grad students. And if you’re [...]
More »Where We Live: Brightwood
’1329 Missouri Ave., NW’ courtesy of ‘rockcreek’ There are some neighborhoods in the District that residents just love. Southwest Waterfront has a very strong sense of community, Bloomingdale residents love nothing more than sitting on their stoops and talking to neighbors, and now we’ve got another addition to the super-passionate neighbors list: Brightwood. I sent [...]
More »Hill and Go Seek!
” courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’ Bikes + scavenger hunt + Capitol Hill + potential to win awesome prizes = ridiculously fun Saturday? If you think so, sign up for Hill and Go Seek this Saturday evening at 5 PM. For $20, teams of two cyclists can compete by visiting points of interest [...]
More »Registration for 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride Now Open
‘Independence Ave – Mirror Flare in Traffic – 8-4-09′ courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’ Sign up now for the September 25th 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride, sponsored by WABA. You’ve got two options here: a 15-mile ride that links the state avenues of the original 13 colonies, or a more challenging 60-mile ride that links the state [...]
More »DC Mythbusting: Most Extreme Weather Ever
‘seems so long ago’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ We’ve seen fire, and we’ve seen rain. We’ve also seen earthquakes, heat waves, blizzards, floods, and, of course, thundersnow. The DC region has seen more than its fair share of crazy weather this year, leading many people to say that this is the most extreme year of weather [...]
More »Does riding Metro count as my exercise for the day?
‘The working escalator’ courtesy of ‘ianseanlivingston’ It’s no surprise that there’s a correlation between rates of people driving to work and higher rates of obesity, but GOOD has created a fun new graphic that shows it in an interesting way. This map of the US shows rates of walking, biking, and taking transit to work [...]
More »Alert DC Creating New Streets
‘Rialto #18′ courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’ Just a moment ago, Alert DC sent out the following message to subscribers: “Traffic is severely disrupted in area where 14th & 15th Sts NW intersect J-M Sts, due to ongoing police activity. Avoid this area.” But the real news here isn’t that there is police [...]
More »Where We Live: Bloomingdale
‘DSC_0940′ courtesy of ‘mediaslave’ Thanks to your great suggestions telling me where you live, we have several more neighborhoods in the District, Virginia, and Maryland to profile over the coming weeks. This week, we’re heading back in to DC to look at a very neighborly neighborhood: Bloomingdale. It’s a beautiful neighborhood close to the center [...]
More »Capital Bikeshare Memberships Available Now
‘CIC’s New Bikes’ courtesy of ‘rmburnes’ We know where the bikes will be, we know what the bikes will look like, and know we know how to sign up! Capital Bikeshare has opened up online registration before their launch next month. Annual memberships are only $50 and the first 2,000 subscribers get a t-shirt and [...]
More »Extras Needed for Transformers 3
‘Transformers 3: Actors on set’ courtesy of ‘Martin Dougiamas’ Transformers 3 will be shooting in DC later this summer, and the city’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development is looking for extras. If you’re interested, send a photo of yourself and some other information to movie@taylorroyall.com. They’re also interested in your car, and you [...]
More »More LEGO Fun This Weekend
In addition to the great exhibit over at the National Building Museum, LEGO enthusiasts have another weekend event to attend: BrickFair 2010. This annual event, held at the Dulles Expo Center, includes LEGO seminars, LEGO activities, and LEGO displays all weekend. Events range from something called “Drunk Speed Build” to an interactive play area, so [...]
More »Where You Live
‘Dupont Circle Storefronts’ courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’ Love where you live? We want to hear about it! After a year and a half and 32 neighborhoods, our Where We Live feature is nearing retirement. But before it goes we want to make sure we’ve covered all the neighborhoods in the DC region that [...]
More »Make a Wish Triathlon Next Month
‘DSC_5545′ courtesy of ‘photopete’ Looking for some motivation to get in shape this fall? What better inspiration is there than helping to fulfill the wishes of kids with life-threatening illnesses? Mark your calendar for September 25 for the Make-a-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony. This Olympic-distance triathlon is held just three hours outside of DC near [...]
More »DC Mythbusting: Tourist Tips
‘Souvenir City 1086′ courtesy of ‘yospyn’ Dear DC Tourists, Interns, and Other Newbies, Welcome to the District! While we love to complain about you, we’re actually really glad you’re here. Many of us were in your shoes at one point, and DC can be a little overwhelming when you first get here. So we’ve compiled [...]
More »You’re Spending Too Much on Clothes
‘Java #5′ courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’ The Wall Street Journal recently released retailers’ shopping data that shows what we’re really shopping for. And in Washington DC, just like every other major city listed, the top choice is underwear. The top five brands that Washingtonians are shopping for are Victoria’s Secret, Nine West, [...]
More »Hey Ladies: Wine, Food, and Bikes!
‘Bicycle Girl’ courtesy of ‘richardmasoner’ Hey all you lady cyclists (or would-be cyclists) out there– just a heads up that Revolution Cycles is holding two Ladies’ Night gatherings this month with free wine, food, and great biking information. This Wednesday, head out to the Crystal City Revolution Cycles from 6:30 to 8:30, and next Thursday [...]
More »Cheap Flights to California
’121:365′ courtesy of ‘.lissa.’ Ever wish you could trade in the Beltway traffic, politics, and oppressive humidity of DC for the beauty of California for a little while? Well, now’s your chance. Virgin America just announced $119 non-stop one way fares from Dulles to Los Angeles and $139 non-stop one way fares from Dulles to [...]
More »Where We Live: Rockville
‘RV’s New Town Square & Beall Ave 6-09′ courtesy of ‘brad.rourke’ We’re heading back to Maryland this week to check out a DC suburb that has grown to become the second-largest incorporated city in Maryland: Rockville. Read on to find out what Rockville residents like about it, and why it’s worth a visit. History: Rockville [...]
More »It’s Like Winning the Lottery… of Chicken
‘Chik-fil-a cravings must be dealt with’ courtesy of ‘MRBECK’ What would you do for a year’s worth of Chik-fil-A? Would you camp out in this heat for two nights? Well that’s just what hundreds of people did in Silver Spring since Tuesday. The Washington Post reports that a new Chik-fil-A store opened today, and it [...]
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