Are the Redskins Actually Less Popular This Year?

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Photo by frank.thorp.

The first paragraph of Reed Albergotti’s Wall Street Journal story today about the decline in popularity of the Washington Redskins tells you pretty much all…

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The Hi-Lo: Season Tip

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Photo by ohad*.

Leaves have fallen and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You know what that means — turkey! Also, it’s time to get back to the hardwood. Welcome to the…

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Last Night's Action: D'oh, Canada

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Semyon Varlamov couldn’t stop this Mike Fisher deflection as the Caps fell in overtime.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)
Senators 4, Capitals 3 (OT): If you had cobbled…

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D.C. United Icon Ben Olsen To Retire

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Ben Olsen, seen here holding off Real Madrid’s Kaka in an August 2009
friendly, will reportedly announce his retirement next week.
Photo by Kyle Gustafson / http://www.photokyle.com

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Report: CCDC Split From UDC Is "Critical To Success"

2009_1121_CCDC.pngAn independent report commissioned by DC Appleseed and the Brookings Institution has concluded that it is “critical to the success and sustainability of” the new Community College of…

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You Think You've Got Problems

Even between the DPW fiasco, the WTOP/biking police escort kerfuffle, not being Superman, facing vital questions about crime, handling a significant legal tussle regarding policing…

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Early-Out/Easy-Out At Core Of Latest Fenty/Council Spat

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Photo by LGography.
Should the District’s early-out/easy-out retirement payments be considered a “bonus”? This is the debate in the latest chapter of the overarching tiff between the…

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Increased Urban Walkability For The Win

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Walking to The Passenger last night, my mind drifted towards thoughts about the development of the area north of H Street along 7th Street NW. Perhaps it was destiny, then, that I…

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The Saturday Morning Post

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Photo by Satirenoir.
Good morning, Washington. The Brookland-CUA Metrorail station was closed for about ninety minutes last night after another person intentionally placed themselves…

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Third OCTO Guilty Plea Entered

Chalk up another guilty plea in the OCTO bribery and embezzlement case. Following in the footsteps of fellow ex-OCTO cohort Yusuf Acar, Farrukh Awan admitted his guilt in federal court on…

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The Safety Officer Contains Potassium Benzoate


When it comes to deciphering news about Metro — or pretty much of anything in this crazy town — I’ve found that it helps to simply boil things down to real-life versions of…

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A Redesign To Match The On-Field Performance

2009_1114_carboneskins.jpgNoted graphic designer Ken Carbone used his space at Fast Company earlier this week to address the National Football League’s ugliest helmets, of which there are plenty. (Helloooooo, Tampa Bay

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Wheelchair Accessible Taxis To Arrive in D.C. Next Month

So says the AP, adding that currently, those in wheelchairs are out of luck when it comes to finding a cab within the confines of the District, taking their chances (and what I’m sure is a…

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Large Police Response On Columbia Road NW Tonight

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Did you forget it was an All Hands On Deck weekend? Those attempting to enjoy a quiet evening in Columbia Heights tonight were certainly reminded very quickly of…

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The Saturday Morning Post

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Photo by Dave Stroup.
Good morning, D.C. Are we finally on the edge of ridding ourselves of this week’s miserable weather? Clouds are lingering today, but tomorrow’s weather looks…

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