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Looking Back: Potomac Annex (Old Naval Observatory)

Looking Back: Potomac Annex (Old Naval Observatory)

Ever walked from the Foggy Bottom Metro stop down to the Mall? You've likely walked down 23rd Street and noticed a highly fortified complex near E Street, owned by the Navy. what you're walking by is the Potomac Annex, also known as the Old Naval Observatory. more ›

Maryland vs. Navy: The Crab Bowl Classic

Maryland vs. Navy: The Crab Bowl Classic

My, how things have changed since the last time Maryland and Navy met back in 2005. And no, I'm not talking about the introduction of a crab-encrusted trophy to the winner. more ›

This Day in Disconcerting Federal Government News

This Day in Disconcerting Federal Government News

What, you thought that the U.S. government was happy to simply deprive Washington of Congressional representation and be done with it? Ha! A pair of stories released recently indicate that the government is waging a secret war on the District, one in which isolated episodes of ineptitude appear to be the weapon of choice. Bum-bum-bum! more ›

D.C. Bowl Game To Feature Navy, Wake Forest

The EagleBank Bowl, the first college football bowl game ever scheduled to be played inside the District, was a virtual lock to feature Navy, who finished the season at 8-4 after a 34-0 thrashing of Army on Saturday. What wasn't so clear was who the Midshipmen would play. Well, consider the mystery solved: Wake Forest accepted an invitation to play in the game, which will kick off, quite literally, the annual glut of football which straddles New Year's. RFK Stadium will host the game on December 20 at 11 a.m. — the bowl game's (rather expensive) tickets are definitely still available. more ›

Overheard in D.C.: Passive Aggression

Overheard in D.C.: Passive Aggression

beardsSeems like the hot weather has brought out the awkwardness and passive aggressiveness in people. Then again, this is D.C., so those characteristics are never hard to find. But it's still fun to hear people putting their feet in their mouths more than usual, for our amusement. more ›

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