Archive for the ‘The Hill’ Category
Smallest House in DC for Rent
‘Real Estate For Sale Signs’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
Do you ever feel like your pad is just a bit too large? Maybe you’re the type that doesn’t really like a space of their own. Well, you’re in luck because DC’s smallest (unofficially) house is currently on the market. For just over $1000/mo, you can enjoy all that [...]
Star and Shamrock Opens to Fulfill Both Your Irish Pub And Kosher Deli Needs
‘monkey toes and shamrocks.’
courtesy of ‘paperâ��kaleidoscope’
Perhaps there has been a moment in these last few weeks when you’ve though, “Where in this fair town can I grab both a pint of Guinness at a nice pub as well as a bowl of Matzo Ball soup?” Sure, there are more than a fair share of Irish [...]
DC Podcast Tours Led By Middle Schoolers
‘Ksenya 06′
courtesy of ‘yospyn’
WOW! Alexandria’s Sandburg Middle School has developed ten awesome DC podcast tours that offer fabulous insights into our city’s neighborhoods, monuments, museums and local shops/restaurants. Each podcast is accompanied by a informational guide that includes the closest metro stop, address, entrance fees and relevant website. How useful! The tours and voice overs [...]
The Road To Legalization: Will Congress Lay Down The Law?
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
The legalization of medical marijuana in DC continues to be an issue for those supporting the cause. According to the Washington Post, “Nine out of 13 council members are co-sponsoring the bill that would make the city the 15th jurisdiction in the country to offer the option to the [...]
We Love Arts: Evolve Urban Arts Project
Arts organizations tend to get hit the hardest in times of economic distress or, let’s face it, the current weather crisis. When galleries and theaters have to shutter their doors for even one night, it can be devastating. So consider this your PSA for Arts today: once we’re out of this mess, hit a play, [...]
More »The Hills
’sledding fun’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
We worked damn hard during the last snowpocalypse to make sure that you were well informed as to the snow related goings on in the DC area. In fact, I’d say we covered the bases pretty well. You know what that means for this time around? Recycled content!!
One of our readers, Shaun [...]
Cupid’s Undie Run – Another Excuse for DC To Go Pantless
‘Vintage Kewpie Valentine Postcard’
courtesy of ‘chicks57′
Hey DC, want another excuse to take your pants off? Did the No Pants Party on the Metro leave you wanting more? Your prayers have been answered in form of a pantless run around the Capitol scheduled for Feb. 13.
Registration for Cupid’s Undie Run (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds [...]
Where to Watch the Game
‘2010 BCS Championship 2010 BCS Championship Logo’
courtesy of ‘RMTip21′
Unless you live in a cave, or genuinely care about nothing sports related, you’re probably aware that the BCS Championship Game is this evening. And, if you have even an inkling of football fanaticism, you’re probably planning on watching it. Year to year, the BCS Title is [...]
Giving Map
‘Salvation Army Christmas Give Away’
courtesy of ‘docentjoyce’
Continuing with our “Good Samaritan” theme, I now provide you with a means by which you may become said Samaritan. Behold: the WaPo giving map. This handy application maps out charities in the DC area and sorts them by type. The list includes everything from homeless shelters, to non-profits [...]
Dance for Refugees
Tomorrow afternoon from 4-5:30pm, the U.S. Helsinki Commission will host a panel discussion on the plight of Iraqi refugees, the largest displacement in the Middle East since 1948. Free and open to the public at the Capitol Visitor Center’s Main Auditorium, the program will highlight the condition of approximately two million Iraqis straining the resources of [...]
More »National Public Lands Day 09/26
‘Cleaning Up the Potomac’
courtesy of ‘mtngirl9999′
Looking for something to do Saturday? How about volunteering at a local National Public Lands Day site.
Tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of this event to preserve and protect America’s natural heritage. Last year brought out more than 120,000 volunteers at over 1,800 locations to assist public land managers with hands-on [...]
Half Way To St. Patty’s Day Celebration
‘Don’t Have Any Words at the Moment’
courtesy of ‘marciadc’
I’m guessing that even if you’re Irish, you probably didn’t realize that tomorrow is the halfway mark to 2010’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
If you’d like to celebrate this VERY special occasion, have a pint or you’re just looking for a good time, check out the St. Patrick’s [...]
9/12 Rally Crowd Estimates: Two Million?
(Picture 075 uploaded by DrrDot)
The Glenn Beck/FreedomWorks 9/12 DC Taxpayer Rally was on Saturday, with conservative Tea Party activists congregating in Washington to protest various things like healthcare reform, federal taxation, government deficit spending, and the President being a Stalinist Nazi Fascist Kenyan Hitler. They drew a healthy-sized crowd, by many accounts much larger than [...]
Tourist Season Projected to Last for Next 25 Years
’see no evil’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
Just when we thought tourist season was winding down, this week Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, is releasing his latest book The Lost Symbol, a fictional novel about Masonic symbolism in Washington, DC.
While Freemasonry is a fascinating part of DC’s history, Brown’s typical mention of imagined artifacts is expected to [...]
Ethnic Food Survey: Greek
‘Mykonos; Î�λληνική Ï�ημαία’
courtesy of ‘Global Jet’
Welcome to the first installment of the WLDC Ethnic Food Survey. The idea here is not to provide you with an exhaustive list of your ethnic food options, but to give you a brief overview of what we feel are your best bets for any particular type of regional cuisine [...]
Video: Capitol Crowds Wave Goodbye to Sen. Kennedy
Here’s some shaky video of Sen. Edward Kennedy’s hearse and procession leaving the Capitol to go down Constitution Ave. to Arlington Cemetery. Hundreds of people lined the lawn and sidewalk, with Kennedy’s staff and colleagues on the Senate steps. As the hearse left the driveway a wave of cheering and applause swept through the crowd, [...]
More »Eastern Market Reopens!
When a fire decimated the inside of Eastern Market early in the morning of April 30th, 2007, the city lost one of its own best monuments. Built in 1871, architected by Adolf Cluss, Eastern Market was the city’s first enclosed produce markets, a supermarket before Giant, Safeway or Magruder’s were even a twinkle in [...]
More »Sound Off: Best food INSIDE Union Station
‘it’s full. yet it’s empty.’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
I have mixed feelings about Union Station. It’s gorgeous, yet it’s grubby. It’s full of good stores, yet it has nothing really that interesting. It’s got good hustle and bustle, yet I hate the lost souls. Seriously, it’s love/hate. I love it but I really hate it. But mostly [...]
We Love Food: Taqueria Nacional
‘Taquira Nacional’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
The first step to healing, is admitting you have a problem, right? Well, people, here is my admission: I am addicted to Taqueria Nacional. Its draw to me is more powerful than Potbelly’s was when I used to work near 17th & L (best Potbelly’s location ever) and those of you who [...]
