Orange Line to AAHHH!!!!!! So we've posted a lot of neat Halloween shots, but we couldn't overlook this one by James Calder. It's like a still from a zombie movie set in Washington. Metro's trademark darkness makes it a little spookier, and amusingly, the guy to to left doesn't seem to be too worried about the undead invasion. And the photo has funny tags too: "what do we want - brains. when do we... more ›

>> Are you ready for Papal Invasion '08? There won't be a Popemobile, but there will plenty of groveling for everyone to forget about all that molestation stuff. [WashTimes] >> Welcome to the blogosphere, WTOP. >> Wonkette blogger Alex Pareene and his girlfriend Ally Kearny laugh in the face of fake danger! [City Desk] >> Two D.C. police officers said a teenager driving a stolen Jaguar tried to run them down in Petworth last... more ›

>> SiteProjects DC, which we reviewed last month, is ongoing throughout the 14th Street NW stretch, with special events sporadically showing during its run. Since Tuesday, Kathryn Cornelius has been performing her Art Services (Waste) at venues along the corridor. Tonight find her at Hemphill Fine Art from 4:30 to 5 p.m., then at Gallery Plan B from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tomorrow see the act at Adamson Gallery from 4:30 to 5 p.m., then squeeze into the 2nd floor bathroom in the same building to see her between 5 and 5:30 p.m., and finally in the almost similarly sized micro-gallery, Curator's Office, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Check out the web site for the SiteProject DC artworks and other upcoming events. more ›

RAMMY's All Around! Sunday was the Restaurant Area of Metropolitan Washington's 25th annual RAMMY awards, the local dining scene's big gala event. 1,500 people packed the Marriott in Woodley Park, listened to speeches, clapped for the winners, danced like teenage hooligans, and probably drank more booze than they wanted to/were happy about the next day. But, why else would so many people get together in one place? Oh, the awards? Yeah, I'll get to them.... more ›

Anyone who is at all familiar with the goings on in D.C. is well aware of the drastic changes taking place along 14th Street NW. To reflect and comment on this change, the Washington Project for the Arts\Corcoran is mounting SiteProjects DC, a collection of thirteen installations, performances, and projections examining the fluidity of the surrounding urban landscape. As can be expected from an exhibition of a diverse group of artists, the results are varied. more ›

The sun is out, the ice is receding and life in D.C. is returning to normal. So why is there still trash rotting on the corners? Yesterday's garbage-related post prompted comments complaining about the city's malingering trash service such as BrodyV's: Apparently I ought to work for the garbage crew in order to maximize my snow days— my trash hasn't been picked up in over 2 weeks. I guarantee that there's more than one... more ›

With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching, the Capitals had better make up their minds pretty quickly whether they'll be buying or selling. With starting goaltender, team leader and future saint Olaf Kolzig on injured reserve for three weeks with a torn ligament in his knee, the team is undoubtedly thinking "sell", if not thinking about reaching for the cellar of the league standings and getting into the lottery to draft Angelo Esposito. However, the... more ›

It was a great week to be outside, and one happy side effect of all that mixing and mingling was a great collection of quotes flowing into the Overheard inbox. In addition to the usual tourist confusion, we have a few locals who seem to lack the self-awareness gene as well. And that? Makes our cold hearts happy. Let us know what you've overheard at overheardindc (at) gmail (dot) com. Quote of the Week Exiting... more ›

It's here. Tourist season is officially upon us. But we're still light on clueless tourist comments. I know they're out there -- just as I'm sure there are a bunch of Parisians out there laughing about the stupid Americans who couldn't figure out where the actual Bastille was. That is, when they're not busy participating in mass demonstrations. So keep keeping your ears open, and email anything interesting, funny, or inscrutable you hear to overheardindc (at) gmail (dot) com. more ›

Immigration News: The Post reports that yesterday thousands gathered outside the Capitol building to protest legislation that could potentially authorize prosecution of social service workers, doctors, and others who assist illegal immigrants. A protest spokesperson estimated that 20,000 people showed up to the rally. The original House bill was sponsored by Representatives from Wisconsin and New York, but issues surrounding immigration are locally pertinent. The Post also looks today at a Brookings Institution study... more ›