Posts Tagged ‘Maryland’
Baltimore Enlists Special Help For Snopocalyspe
Courtesy of www.jasonwennet.com, a Baltimore resident, WeLoveDC has learned that Charm City has rolled out its special snow task force to help deal with the Snopocalyspe.
No word yet on if the ground storm troopers have been deployed or if DC will be implementing a similar task force.
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PG County Boy Rescued From Ravine
‘ACC Mountaineering Course: Gummi Bear Crevasse Rescue’
courtesy of ‘iwona_kellie’
According to WBAL and WTOP, last night a PG County teenager slipped down a snow covered hill, near Marlton Center Drive, and landed 100ft down the ravine. Fortunately, the boy managed to keep himself out of the nearby creek and was unharmed after the fall. The boy [...]
VA gets $75M, MD $70M for Railway Improvements
‘Tomix EF66 41 Hauling Hayabusa’
courtesy of ‘foolish adler’
Both Virginia and Maryland will received funds from the federal government’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to improve local railway infrastructure and services.
Virginia’s $75 million dollars in funding will build an additional 11 mile track to the current railway service between Woodbridge and Quantico. The new track will [...]
DC Area’s Most Expensive Toll Road…
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
…will be the Intercounty Connector in PG and Montgomery counties. The ICC, which will be completed next year, is scheduled to levy a $6.15 toll, each way. That amounts to around $0.35/mile, shattering the standing area record at $0.28/mile, held by the Dulles Greenway. According to MTA, the exorbitant [...]
Tan Ban for Howard County Kids
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courtesy of ‘Photomish Dan’
As of tomorrow, if you’re under 18 and live in Howard County, MD, it’s illegal for you to step into an indoor tanning booth. The surprising thing about this little piece of news is that a) this is the first time it’s occurred to the board of health to do this b) [...]
Farm Fresh: Redwood Restaurant and Bar
‘Cherry Tomato & Watermelon Salad’
courtesy of ’snapzdc’
Here’s another feature where WeLoveDC authors Donna (greenie) and Katie (foodie) have paired up to tell you about local restaurants that take on the challenge of being green. Donna will explain the logic behind the environmentally friendly trends, and Katie will tell you if the food tastes any good. [...]
And the Winner Is…
‘The result of a Maryland driver’ courtesy of ‘terabithia4′
The results of the National Driver’s Test for 2009 have been released and guess what? We have proof once again that Maryland drivers are indeed worse than Virginians. But worst of all are those who live in the District.
The test measures basic knowledge of driving laws and [...]
We Love Food: Black’s Bar & Kitchen
Known as one of the best happy hours in the northern Metro area, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is situated a few blocks from the Bethesda Metro station. WLDC author Acacia and I were headed to Bethesda to review Menopause the Musical (which you can read all about) and we decided we could make it a [...]
More »Terps Move on to Regional Play
They’ve done it again! Last night the Maryland Terps dominated Utah, 71-56, in the second round of NCAA play at the Comcast Center. Besides being a one-seed, having 10,000 screaming fans on your side can’t hurt. Oh, and not having lost a home game in 2 years ain’t bad either.
Senior standouts Marissa Coleman (above far [...]
