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Fear Not, For Lo, I Bring You Good News

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:37 -0500

Fear Not, For Lo, I Bring You Good News:

Are you drowning in a sea of negativity, the kind that seems to, at times, swallow this city up like a whale does crill? Yeah, I hear you. But, there are good stories out there, I swear. For…

Less Than Inspiring Is One Way To Put It

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:12:03 -0500

Less Than Inspiring Is One Way To Put It:

I don’t hold any grudges against the United States Military Academy’s football team. But as a pigskin fan living in our nation’s capital, I’m rooting quite hard for Navy to defeat the…

The Saturday Morning Lunchtime Post

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:12:03 -0500

The Saturday Morning Lunchtime Post:

Photo by Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie.

Howdy, Washington. You’ll need to pardon my tardiness — I’m still busy digesting today’s big news: the management shakeup at Metro which will…

Last Night's Action: King Of The Bottom Feeders

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:11:59 -0500

Last Night's Action: King Of The Bottom Feeders:

Gilbert Arenas stands in awe, as his first triple-double in five years
is wiped out after he couldn’t hit two free throws at the end of
Saturday’s game. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Pacers…

Two Top Managers To Be Replaced In Metro Shakeup

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:23:50 -0500

Two Top Managers To Be Replaced In Metro Shakeup:

Photo by ep jhu.

Yesterday was Friday, so it’s probably safe to assume that once 5 p.m. rolled around without any sign of the “very substantial management changes at Metro” promised…

Last Night's Action: It's Miller Time

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:57:14 -0500

Last Night's Action: It's Miller Time:

Sabres netminder Ryan Miller was so good last night, he even had the Caps
missing open nets. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

Sabres 3, Capitals 0: Three-hundred and thirty-three days. That’s…

The Hi-Lo: Into December We Go

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:21 -0500

The Hi-Lo: Into December We Go:

Georgetown is rolling as the region’s last remaining
undefeated college basketball team. Photo by michael starghill.

Upon entering the last month of 2009, teams have pretty much…

Villanova Outguns Maryland in BB&T Classic; G.W. Also Wins

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:20 -0500

Villanova Outguns Maryland in BB&T Classic; G.W. Also Wins:

by DCist contributor Brett Gellman

After a disappointing performance at the EA Sports Maui Invitational, last night’s BB&T Classic at the Verizon Center was Maryland’s final opportunity to grab a…

Last Night's Action: Only This Team

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:20 -0500

Last Night's Action: Only This Team:

No caption necessary here. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Saints 33, Redskins 30 (OT): Only this team would would rack up 455 yards, the first time it’s offense has gone over 400 yards this…

Nationals Sign Old, Declining Catcher You've Probably Heard Of

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:19 -0500

Nationals Sign Old, Declining Catcher You've Probably Heard Of:

Ivan Rodriguez

Between the Capitals’ success, the Redskins’ woes and the Wizards’ near-invisibility, it’s easy to forget that the Nationals — or at least the team’s front office — are…

Last Night's Action: Back In The Saddle

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:19 -0500

Last Night's Action: Back In The Saddle:

Yup, just sweep it on in there, Ovie. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Capitals 3, Lightning 0: The troika of Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, and Semyon Varlamov all had big games to…

Are the Redskins Actually Less Popular This Year?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:39:00 -0500

Are the Redskins Actually Less Popular This Year?:

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…

Last Night's Action: D'oh, Canada

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:20:25 -0500

Last Night's Action: D'oh, Canada:

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…

The Hi-Lo: Season Tip

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:20:25 -0500

The Hi-Lo: Season Tip:

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…

D.C. United Icon Ben Olsen To Retire

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:24 -0500

D.C. United Icon Ben Olsen To Retire:

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"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:24 -0500

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

An 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…

Increased Urban Walkability For The Win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:23 -0500

Increased Urban Walkability For The Win:

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…

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

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:23 -0500

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

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…

You Think You've Got Problems

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:54:23 -0500

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…

The Saturday Morning Post

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:42:01 -0500

The Saturday Morning Post:

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…