Banner week for SFist as the site's new editor introduced himself -- hooray for Brock! While the NY Times weighed in on SF's mayoral race, only SFist had the (insert tongue firmly into cheek) hard-hitting latest on candidate/activist Josh Wolf. Coverage of a protest vs. gentrification spawned a fantastic debate amongst SFist's readers. Finally, from the sublime to the ridiculous: video of a man that confused a Board of Supes meeting with "open mic... more ›

Who ever said members of Congress never do anything for our fair city? The Associated Press reports that 61-year-old Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R - NJ) was approached by a group of young men in Georgetown last night when he felt someone grab his wallet from behind. But when Rodney Frelinghuysen comes face to face with crime, he doesn't back down. Instead, he eats a banana, and an amazing transformation occurs. Frelinghuysen IS Bananaman! The seven-term... more ›

With all that went down this week, we thought we thought we'd cheer everyone up by giving everyone a double dose of dogs. It was a rollercoaster ride of emotions this week at DCist. Like the rest of country, we were floored by the news of so many dead coming out of Virginia Tech, and with so many of the victims and their relatives from the D.C. area, we felt it important to pay... more ›

We're continuing to update the list of 32 people killed in Monday's massacre, as those names are confirmed by the Associated Press. The Post has some touching profiles of some of the victims. Feel free to continue sharing your thoughts and memories with the DCist community here. While we at DCist are heartbroken by these events, there is hope in the tremendous strength being shown by students and families, as well as stories of... more ›

What was once an entertaining season for the Washington Wizards has quickly gone down the proverbial drain so fast most people are afraid to ask "What's next?" In the last 12 days, the team has lost Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas for the season, lost the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, lost the Southeast Division crown to the Miami Heat and also lost six in a row, with four of those... more ›

Though we can't all claim to be following this season of American Idol ourselves, the show's ratings tell us that at least a few of you probably are. So what do we care? Well, one of our own has made it to the top 24 this season, the show's fifth. more ›

Greetings, Washington. Welcome to yet another shortened work week. With no less than three abbreviated work weeks (four for some) in the past month, the prospect of an unmitigated series of five-dayers looms large. So enjoy a back-to-work Tuesday while you can, but don't forget to wear a coat. That's right, January really is a winter month and today will see temps drop throughout the day accompanied by blustery winds, remnants of the deadly winter... more ›

It's that time of year again, when D.C. residents brace for the annual rankings of the Most Dangerous Cities. But don't cringe just yet, because amid crime emergencies, ubiquitous shootings and terrifying police impersonators — not to mention Fox News style headlines — we've actually continued our slide down this disreputable list. more ›

NORAD has reportedly scrambled fighter jets over several U.S. cities as a precaution, though we can't confirm that Washington, D.C. is one of them, it stands to reason that we ought to be. We'll keep updating as we learn more. more ›

Think nonfiction is a dish best served on celluloid? Then you'll want to take note of a number of unique opportunities to catch these screenings of new documentary films in the area. more ›

In general, it's hard for Washingtonians to poke much fun at others' mascots. From the hopelessly politically incorrect Redskins to the dull and non-threatening Wizards to the uber-generic Capitals and Nationals, D.C. is mired in moniker mediocrity. Even our soccer club's name elicits groans, though the half-hearted attempt to appropriate European football heritage does stand head and shoulders above its competition. We now have our free pass to poke fun, however, as it appears that... more ›

EVERYBODY LOVES WARD 3 CANDIDATE REES! more ›

Ah, the brashness of youth. Yesterday 16-year-old Freddy Adu went on a tirade of sorts, complaining about the amount of playing time he's recieved this year and even (gasp) contemplating playing elsewhere next year. "I got [MLS] player of the week, and the next week I'm sitting on the bench," Adu told the Post. "I'm like, 'What is going on here?' It's frustrating at times when you think you've earned a chance to play on the field and you're over there sitting on the bench." Keep in mind DC United open their playoff schedule on Friday in Chicago against the Fire. more ›