No, you're not going crazy -- the District is getting some new street signs. But what gives with one that popped up on New Hampshire Avenue this week? more ›

Washington is a city who appreciates a good sign. So when the 15 or so folks who got together to protest changes to Google Reader outside the Google's D.C. headquarters this afternoon, we figured that they might try and put their thoughts on a few pieces of posterboard. more ›

We've heard people say that the quickest way for authorities around the country to legitimize the Occupy Wall Street-related protest is to evict them from their tent camps. But the Smithsonian looking to curate a collection of signs and other artifacts from the protest probably comes in a close second, doesn't it? more ›

A new set of emergency rules published today applies a blanket 180-day time limit on all signs hung on public lampposts throughout the District. more ›

The weather gods' decision to reward us for surviving last February's snowpocalypse with some absolutely glorious weather this month has us thinking spring. And you know what that means: street sweeping season is nigh! more ›

If there was one thing that deserved special attention at Saturday's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, it was the signs. It seemed like every single attendee brought at least one with them: some of them silly, many of them incredibly funny and all of them containing sentiment that would certainly not be out of place in the comments of any given DCist post. While "I Thought This Was The Line For Georgetown Cupcakes" gets our choice for best effort of the day, there were several strong contenders. Here are a whole bunch of our favorites. more ›

Bendy signs beware: candidate signage for politicians who were running in the Democratic primary should have been taken down by last Thursday, according to the District's municipal regulations. (According to the rules, signs "shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days following the event to which it is related" -- the primary took place on September 14.) Of course, there's also a regulation which states that campaign signs shouldn't be up anywhere on public property for more than 60 days and that "each sign, advertisement, or poster shall contain the date upon which it was initially affixed to a lamppost," which is enlightening. Does your neighborhood feature a lamppost with a bunch of Primary campaign clutter? You can call the District Department of Transportation System Inspection Oversight Division at 202-645-7050 to report it (if, you know, this kind of thing bugs you that much). There's no regulation that prevents Bendy from living on forever in the front lawn, though. more ›

Carlos Allen, noted (alleged) White House party crasher and former party promoter, is still running for Mayor. Allen will appear on the ballot for the November general election as an independent candidate and signs for his campaign have started popping up on lightpoles around town. Allen's taking a very interesting angle in this campaign signage: he boasts that he is "The First Afro-Latino in History." more ›

A story that broke while you all were preparing for cookouts or catching up on some shuteye has taken a turn for the interesting. To recap: on Monday, Trinidad/H Street/Capitol Hill blog Frozen Tropics was the first to publish images from the security cameras outside the Capital City Diner which depicted Ward 5 Council candidate Kathy Henderson taking down Harry Thomas, Jr. and Kwame Brown campaign signs and replacing them with Adrian Fenty ones. The images, one of which can be seen at right, were supplied by Diner owner Matt Ashburn. more ›

If you hadn't noticed, there is quite a bit of construction on H Street Northeast happening these days, as streetcar work and new development are radically redefining the streetscape along one of D.C.'s most up and coming commercial and residential corridors. But the mess is having a negative effect on business owners, most of whom now have storefronts obstructed by concrete barriers and little to no street parking for their customers. more ›

Have you ever walked around the perimeter of Dupont Circle and seen signs for Route 29? Yes, part of the U.S. Highway System runs around the circle and to distant parts of the nation via New Hampshire Avenue if you read the signs. Except that it doesn't! more ›

Over the long weekend, DCist spotted the first yard sign we've seen so far for D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty's re-election campaign. This sign, with its trademark Fenty green, was planted in front of a home in the Logan Circle neighborhood. We've also seen a few blue and white Clark Ray for D.C. Council At-large signs popping up outside businesses in the Dupont Circle neighborhood's 17th Street corridor. more ›

Last week, in our end of the day roundup, we linked to an NBCWashington.com story about that guy who had been standing at a busy intersection in Tysons Corner wearing a sign that read, "I CHEATED. THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT." Tailor made for local broadcast news, the story was picked by nearly every outlet in town, and ended up getting some national and international coverage as well. But, it turns out, the whole thing was a practical joke. FOX 5, the first TV station to actually interview the man who identified himself as William Taylor, reports this morning that Taylor was really a plant of Washington's Hot 99.5 Kane In The Morning show, who sent the sign-wearing philanderer out there just to see "how much media coverage it would receive." We can think of a few signs we'd like to see this Kane guy wear along the side of the road. more ›

One day into to the official relaunch of WMATA's Next Bus service, and we've heard a lot positive feedback from bus riders about the usefulness of the system. But some problems with the real-time Metrobus arrival tool are already apparent. more ›

That's the message some commuters on the Key Bridge may have gotten this morning, as somebody changed a couple of electronic road signs to say naughty things -- namely "F**KTACO/MUDKIPZ!/BALLSACK," although without the asterisks. Needless to say, the Virginia Department of Transporation was not amused, reports WTOP. more ›

Sidewalk signs and sandwich boards like the one pictured above are technically illegal in the District, but hundreds of local businesses have long ignored the law. Take a stroll along M Street in Georgetown, 18th Street in Adams Morgan, or U Street between 15th and 16th and you're likely to find dozens of signs enticing customers with specials and sales dotting the sidewalk along the way. They do it because sidewalk signs are effective, and because the city has rarely bothered to enforce the law. But it looks like that's about to change. more ›

Spotted in One Judiciary Square: The Fenty administration's "final solution" for weeding out corrupt and inept city employees? At least only D.C. government employees who work on Saturdays are slated for "extermination" this time. more ›

Adams Morgan residents on the streets surrounding the new Harris Teeter received official notice at the end of last week that the District Department of Transportation is changing the flow of traffic to accommodate the anticipated increase in cars on the surrounding residential streets. As it stands right now, all three streets that bound the block containing the store are two-way thoroughfares. As of January 21, they'll all become one-way. As detailed in the letter: more ›

Written by DCist contributor Andrew Chriss Falls Church offers a diverse array of ethnic cuisine, providing a homespun, lower cost alternative to higher-priced and better-decorated offerings in the District. That being said, it's been a while since the days when I frequented the BBQ, kosher deli, and pho establishments in Loehmann's Plaza. On this night, the destination was Eden Center, Falls Church's Vietnamese epicenter on Wilson Boulevard in Seven Corners. But where to eat? The... more ›

Good morning, Washington. An estimated 10,000 people attended the dedication Sunday of the official memorial for the 32 victims killed at Virginia Tech on April 16. Students at the university, about four hours outside D.C., begin classes for the fall semester today. On the same day as the dedication, about 23 Virginia Tech students living in an off-campus apartment building were taken to hospitals after showing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. Several of the... more ›

Isn't it Friday yet, Washington? Alas, we've still got to muddle through two hot, muggy days before what's looking to be another gorgeous weekend finally begins. With weather like this, you might be tempted to don footwear most people would deem inappropriate for work, like say, flip-flops. Other people might then be tempted to make fun of you for your choice of shoes, and they wouldn't be wrong -- flip-flops are, as we all know,... more ›

News and notes surrounding Washington's loveable cellar-dwellers: Belliard Signs Extension: Though he was widely considered the Nats most moveable commodity, he and the team agreed to a 2-year, $3.5 million extension to keep big Ron in D.C. Belliard’s versatility makes Manny Acta’s job much easier for the next few years with his ability to play multiple infield positions, his willingness to be a bench player when needed, and his veteran leadership. In the meantime, his... more ›

>> Mic Harrison (formerly of Superdrag) brings some alt-country goodness to the Velvet Lounge tonight, with The High Signs and Julie Ocean (ex-Velocity Girl). Show starts at 9 p.m. >> SILVERDOCS is in its first full day, so head on up to Silver Spring to check out a wide array of documentary film on offer. We'd recommend Oliver Hodge's Garbage Warrior at 8:45 p.m., about New Mexico architect Michael Reynolds, who builds homes out... more ›

Breakfast at Dos Gringos feels like--and kind of is--dining at an eclectic friend’s place. Signs in the converted Mount Pleasant row house gently remind company that it’s a cell phone-free zone. Mismatched tables and chairs make it feel homey. Fresh squeezed juice is served in soda fountain glasses, and the coffee in house mugs. Thankfully, though, the café stops short of getting too cutesy. The fare isn’t completely vegetarian, but it’s definitely a wee bit Birkenstock with Tex-Mex leanings. We wouldn’t go there expecting to gorge on a stack of pancakes with a slab of bacon, but rather to partake in a light, fresh breakfast with a twist. more ›

Sex-Slave Trafficking Ring Broken Up: We'd always heard rumors that certain massage parlors in the District offered, ummmm, "happy endings" and other such services. Apparently, the rumors were true. Federal officials yesterday arrested 31 people along the east coast involved in a sex-slave trafficking ring that forced Korean women to work as prostitutes in massage parlors and spas, some of which were located in the District. Four men were arrested in the District following raids... more ›

MONDAYEver wondered what it’s like to spend every day in the company of toothless, semi-retarded, supine bunny rabbits? You know, the sort that are fuzzy, cuddly and sometimes cute, but dumb as a box of rocks? Go see Helen Thomas discuss her new book Watchdogs of Democracy?: The Waning Washington Press Corps and How It Has Failed the Public. Olsson's Books & Records, 418 7th St. NW., 7 p.m. TUESDAY The popularity of the CSI... more ›

Good morning, D.C. Thanks to everyone who joined us for Unbuckled last night — DC9 was packed for what we think was our best show yet. We had a great time, and we hope that you did, too. If you snapped some pictures while you were there, do us a favor and tag them on Flickr with unbuckled3 so that we can round 'em up in one place. Now that your concertgoing and drinking responsibilities... more ›

It seems that the Lord really is on their side. Church-goers have gotten a brief reprieve on a promised city crackdown on their Sunday double-parking habits, reports the Washington Times. more ›

Good morning, D.C. In addition to scattered showers and thunderstorms, today brings news that the Circulator bus line is nearing its millionth passenger. Not too shabby — although the city's busiest buslines put up those kinds of numbers every month and a half (probably less, given the age of the linked numbers). But officials say that Circulator ridership has been increasing steadily; assuming the service survives the looming Tourmobile legal apocalypse, its planned route around... more ›