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Feds to update snow closure policy

‘The Long Commute’ courtesy of ‘starbuck77′ Remember that horrible, awful, snow-addled commute we had back in late January when the feds closed at 3, just in time to send people off into the beginning of an ice storm? Yeah. The feds remember it too, and they’re updating their inclement weather procedures to prevent it from [...]

Mastering Metrobus, or, S.T.R.E.A.M. (SmarTrip Rules Everything Around Me)

” courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’ I’ve been participating in the Zipcar Low Car Diet challenge this month, and something that I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten more transit-dependent is that a lot of intelligent, resourceful people are completely confounded by any bus that’s not the Circulator. If their destination is not close to [...]

Comedy. Tsunami relief. Underwear?

‘yeah! we’re crazy!’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ The comics who regularly appear at the Eleventh Street Lounge open mic night in Clarendon (from this point known collectively as “the Lizards”) are having another comedy-for-relief event tonight. This time, it’s for tsunami relief in Japan, and the gimmick is that all the 10+ comics will be performing [...]

We Love Weekends, April 30-May 1

‘blondie’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ Patrick Palafox: This Friday I am heading to this supposedly hard-to-find-place called Subterranean A to witness the Comedy Underground Show thrown by Brandon Wetherbee of You Me Them Everybody and Live From the Lab. I have no idea what to expect, but it sounds pretty hip and I am a hip dude. Therefore, I [...]

Weekend Flashback: 4/23-4/24

‘butterfly food’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ Another weekend come and gone; fortunately this time the thunderstorms held off until Sunday night. Grip your cup of coffee a little closer and hang on to it a little longer. 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike

We Love Weekends, April 23-24

’2011: 002′ courtesy of ‘::FiZ::’ Dave: It’s a really jampacked Easter Weekend for me. First off, I’m starting Friday with my first alumni softball game of the season, playing under the Monument before heading over to the Exchange for a pitcher and some tater tots. I won’t be there for long, because I have to get [...]

Weekend Flashback, 4/16-4/17

‘Wat Thai D.C. Nang Songkran’ courtesy of ‘jeffmorg’ Tornadoes. Sun. Drinking on patios. Rain falling sideways. Did this weekend give anyone else weather whiplash? Here it is, Monday morning, and I’m still feeling a little disoriented. Time to look at some photos while the caffeine hits the ol’ bloodstream… Be the first to like. Like [...]

We Love Weekends, April 16-17

’102/365′ courtesy of ‘ekelly80′ Patrick Palafox: I am pretty excited about this weekend. I’m planning on checking out the Cool Dudes Hanging Out show happening over at theVelvet Lounge this Friday. I have been listening to Mike Lawrence’s podcast Nerd of Mouth and already know that he will make me laugh. Then on Saturday I [...]

Early voting for special election

‘VOTE’ courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’ The early absentee-in-person voting for the April 26th special election has begun. If you need to vote early (or just want to get your civic duty done early) you can visit the Board of Elections and Ethics office at One Judiciary Square to vote between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM Monday-Saturday, [...]

We Love Weekends, April 9-10

‘field of magnolias’ courtesy of ‘ekelly80′ Patrick: I am starting my weekend early with Tacos are a well known We Love DC household. Friday I will be lending a hand with the Arlington Player’s production of 42nd Street. Saturday I will be celebrating a birthday at a new Sports bar on U Street: Touchdown. I will be ending my [...]

Community coaches: Be a fitness inspiration

‘not a mass “YMCA” singalong’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ The DC Department of Health is launching a media campaign called “Live Well DC!” and they need 8 spokesmodels. But not just any run-of-the-mill, perfectly-toned, dazzling-smile spokesmodels, oh no. DoH is looking for volunteers to serve as Community Coaches. Eight people who “represent the city’s diversity” and [...]

Dispatches from Ward 5: High Density Edition

” courtesy of ‘TomLeGro’ If you’ve ever been to Rustik in Bloomingdale, you’ve probably noticed that it has this big, gorgeous patio… with nothing but firewood on it. Rustik has a voluntary agreement with the Bloomingdale Civic Association allowing patio seating for reduced hours, but has not yet secured the public space permit required to [...]

We Love Weekends, March 19-20

Metro set to “realign” Blue/Yellow lines, confuse riders

’125/365-2 Courthouse tunnel’ courtesy of ‘eschweik’ Today, Metro announced plans to “realign” service on the Blue and Yellow lines (actually on the Orange line too, but we’ll get to that) as a way to relieve some of the pressure of people transferring between the Blue and Orange lines at Rosslyn, prepare for the Dulles Metro [...]

We Love Weekends, March 12-13

We Love Weekends, March 5-6

‘(061/365)’ courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’ Michael: I’m hoping to stock up on rest this weekend because next week has a plethora of amazing shows for me. That said, I cannot resist Smith Westerns at Rock & Roll Hotel on Friday night. Their sophomore album “Dye It Blonde” is incredible and I think this show will live [...]

Report: Kwame Brown’s SUV is illegal, along with 41 others

‘IMG_4631′ courtesy of ‘dbking’ The Committee on Public Works and Transportation, chaired by Council Member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6), has completed the initial investigation into the District’s fleet management practices, launched as a response to the controversy surrounding Council Chair Kwame Brown’s city-provided, “fully loaded” Lincoln Navigator. In 2002, the District passed a law forbidding [...]

We Love Weekends, February 26-27

‘Let’s Have Some Fun’ courtesy of ‘Kevin H.’ Rebecca J.: Friday I’m headed to the Black Cat to catch Fred Armisen perform where I’m hoping for some salutes to his Gov. Paterson and Barrack impressions. After that we’ll head to the basement of Cafe St. Exwhich always gets crazy. On Saturday, as I’m headed to a “Look [...]

We Love Weekends, February 19-20

Catania moves to make birth control pills available without prescription

‘ritual’ courtesy of ‘M.Markus’ Council Member David Catania (I-At Large) introduced a bill yesterday to allow pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptives to patients without a prescription from a doctor. The bill is intended to increase access to contraception among patient populations who may not be able to afford the office visit to have a doctor [...]