Tomorrow the Travel Channel's Hidden City focuses in on Washington, hoping to uncover the real personality of the city by exploring the Beltway sniper's reign of terror, FBI agent Robert Hanssen's betrayal and mayor-for-life Marion Barry's infamous 1990 arrest and subsequent comeback. more ›

Fox 5 apologized today for what it called "technical issues" that caused many Comcast subscribers to miss the tail end of Sunday's championship game between the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. more ›

That's right, the District's long-serving congressional Delegate turns 74 today. In lieu of cake, we thought we'd share one of our favorite moments in basic cable history -- Norton's appearance on the July 27, 2006 episode of The Colbert Report, in which she tried to explain the District's unique condition to the titular anchorman. more ›

We couldn't help but notice this little nugget in Mike DeBonis' must-read daily politics roundup this morning: according to McClatchy, cable channel TLC is planning on a TV movie which about the Chandra Levy murder. Somehow, it sounds even more low-brow than one would imagine such a production to be. more ›

So we've arrived at the final week of Top Chef polling. What a perfect denouement, what with yesterday's primaries and all -- though there's far less dancing going on in this race. more ›

With the exception of Angelo, who woulda thought at the beginning of the Top Chef season that this group would be our top six? I certainly didn't. more ›

The local talent in our hometown Top Chef season may have flamed out all too soon. But local fans of the Bravo network's popular franchise won't have to wait too long to cheer on another Washington favorite: today, Bravo announced the names of the cheftestants for its premier season of Top Chef: Just Desserts and among the 12 is Heather Chittum of Georgetown's Hook and Tackle Box. more ›

It's that time of the week: time to recap another installment of Top Chef. Yawn. Oh, what, we don't seem enthusiastic? Well, perhaps that's because this season of Top Chef is an exercise in boredom that just won't end. The contestants are childish, the food has been standard at best and downright unappetizing at worst and we don't even have a local contestant left in the running. Short of inventing a drinking game (which we may resort to soon), watching the show seems like it's going to continue to be an exercise in endurance. more ›

Starting on July 16 at 10 p.m., TLC will be airing D.C. Cupcakes. The six-episode series follows the local sister tandem of Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis, who run Georgetown Cupcake. more ›

Rob Lowe -- apparently dipping into qualifications he gained during his stint playing a fictional staffer in a fictional Presidential administration in the late 90s and early aughts -- is set to produce a "docu-series" titled Potomac Fever, based on "real aspiring ambitious young politicos who are moving up the ranks of power in the Washington." Have at it, folks. more ›

Old folks looking for their daily dose of The Wheel aren't the only people in the District wondering where Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and all the other television personalities who help to usher the way through this lonely life have all gone off to. ABC 7 reports that some 80,000 people were unprepared for the digital flip: They turned on, but it was the television that tuned out. It's kind of unthinkable that a conscious person could have missed all the discussion about the digital transition, but hey, they still field fair and unbiased juries for Michael Jackson. In any case, DCist understands the need to step away from the computer to go sit in front of another screen. Seniors may consult an initiative by the D.C. Office on Aging that has been sending DTV experts to do at-home consultations. ABC 7 has a number people can call until 3 p.m. today (703-236-9321) for assistance with setup, and the Geek Squad is stationed at Best Buy to help people with questions. For all this trouble, what did the government get out of the deal? Just a lousy $19.6 . more ›

The DTV-pocalypse is finally here, and as broadcasters nationwide officially turn off their analog signals today and boost their digital ones, the local DTV channel line-up could be in flux for a while. A few months ago we rounded up the digital TV channels that have been widely available in the D.C. metro area for some time, but all the advice we're reading suggests you should rescan for possibly new or different available channels at least once a week for the next little while, as things may change or shuffle around. The Post's excellent tech guy, Rob Pegoraro, answered a bunch of questions about the transition in a live chat today, so check that out, too. more ›

The pretty people are descending upon our city. A couple big movie shoots are in town, so if you're into that sort of thing, now's your chance for an Affleck or LaBeouf sighting. more ›

The Washington City Paper's Angela Valdez provides a two-pronged update today to the monstrosity that could be the Late Night Shots reality TV show we told you about earlier this month. more ›

Aside from donating to charity or saving for your child's college fund, the best use of $6.75 is the quarter-chicken platter with fries and salad at Skorpios Maggio's Family Restaurant (affectionately known as Skorpios) in Vienna.  Hot rotisserie chicken, dusted with a lemon peppery spice blend, served to you on a divided plate with thick cut steak fries and a simple lettuce salad covered generously in feta and dressed with oil and vinegar, and a side of pita to mop up the juices that ooze out of the end of this delicious run-on sentence.  Rice pilaf and spinach rice are suitable side substitutes, if you're so inclined. more ›

Last night, Fox 5 reported on an alarming attack of a gay man by six or seven men on the Metro. "Nathaniel," as he's referred to in the report, was riding alone on a train Friday night. As the doors closed at Metro Center, the group surrounded and beat Nathaniel, kicking him as he fell to the floor and yelling "faggot". Nathaniel managed to get off the train at the Smithsonian station, and he ran... more ›

Are you ready, D.C.?! That's right: it's the first snowfall of the season. We talked about it yesterday, and the outlook remains pretty much the same. Both Capital Weather and our local TV weatherpeople agree that we'll get about an inch of unusually fluffy snow, with most of it falling by early afternoon. City Starts Looking For More Theft: Watch out, D.C. government ne'er-do-wells: Dan Tangherlini is on your trail. NBC4 reports that the... more ›

Good morning, Washington. Given that A Charlie Brown Christmas was on TV last night, this story seems especially rough. Apparently some folks stole $1500 worth of Christmas trees from the Boy Scouts that were selling them. Remember kids: leave your clearly marked tree receipt out for Santa if you want your presents delivered promptly and with a minimum of additional paperwork. Latest On Taylor Murder Investigation, Funeral: The Post reports on the few details... more ›

Word of mouth is considered an important marketing tool these days; call it what you will, but it's still a great way to hear about new music, movies, TV, whatever. Usually the best way to find the good stuff is to talk to somebody whose opinions you respect, but sometimes just random folks can tell you about neat new stuff — some person at a party, a friend of a friend, or whoever. And sometimes... more ›

Hollywood, rock and roll and reality TV are all subject to artist Jeremy Blake’s critical eye in Wild Choir: Portraits by Jeremy Blake. The Corcoran Gallery of Art, where the show opens tomorrow, calls his work “psychological pop portraits” — trippy digital videos depicting the lives of cultural figures. Flashing images, voice overs, music and explosions of color are typical in the three videos on display — 2003’s Reading Ossie Clark, 2005’s Sodium Fox, and... more ›

MONDAY >> You cannot avoid Toots Hibbert on TV these days. Well actually, it is just that Nissan car commercial with the Clash's version of Toots & the Maytals' "Pressure Drop." The guy who penned that song, "Reggae Got Soul," and numerous other R&B flavored Jamaican numbers is at the 930 Club with the latest version of the Maytals. Hot D.C. go-go combo Mambo Sauce were just added as openers. $26 >> If solo indie... more ›

Written by DCist Contributor Andrew Chriss Enjera Eritrean Restaurant opened in Crystal City in May 2007. On an early visit over the summer, the restaurant was not very inviting from the street level, which was disappointing due to the vast amount of outdoor seating space available. The menu was crudely assembled from what seemed like loose-leaf, and the signage for the restaurant did little to sell the restaurant besides intrigue passersby to ask, "What do... more ›

Facebook isn't just for ridiculous photos of politicians' kids anymore. Now university presidents are getting into the act. We'd usually say that a college administrator having a profile on Facebook, the big social networking site that started with colleges but has since spread everywhere, sounds pretty neat — the administration is trying to be transparent and stay in touch with the students' internet fads. We can imagine a lot of good uses for the site... more ›

As it gets closer to Halloween for LAist, a contributer recollects her tale of staring down the serial killer, Richard Ramirez, otherwise known as the Night Stalker. Must think happy thoughts -- okay, free organic chocolate chip cookies for Los Angeles -- now that's a happy thought. Other happy Los Angeles thoughts include an interview with Jack Kehler of The Big Lebowski (he was the Dude's landlord), a beautiful and magical photographic moment in Venice... more ›

>> Right there is the Laura Sessions Stepp Credo: Laura doesn't "get it" so the "social culture" is broken. [DCeiver] >> Don't miss the ABC News coverage of the 5-year anniversary of the D.C.-area sniper shooting spree. What do you think of Lee Boyd Malvo's apology? [ABC News] >> Oh c'mon, don't you get it? Kids can say they're going to "The Library" and not be lying! It's totally hilarious. [Free Ride] >> Regarding... more ›

One of the best things about covering hockey is that you get the summer off. Just ask USA Today's Gary Graves, TV Analyst Darren Pang or the anonymous Western Canadian hockey experts on this conference call. All of them are really excited to watch what happens when Alexander Ovechkin plays with newly signed free agent center Michael Nylander. But as Ovechkin kindly told these vacationing reporters when they asked him how he felt about it,... more ›

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King, and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out and... more ›

>> Despite well-publicized problems at D.C. Schools, reading and math scores at 8th and 4th grade levels are both up in the District. [WaPo] >> Tonight is the second public meeting for the Fourteenth Street Transportation and Streetscape. 7-9 p.m. at the National City Christian Church at 5 Thomas Circle NW. [Logan Circle News] >> Westbound traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is closed while an ambulance takes an injured worker to the hospital. [AP... more ›

Good morning, D.C. With much of the hot political action this week taking place at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, it's our job to pull your focus away from trivial issues the mainstream media seem obsessed with, like global climate change, and bring it back down to what's really important at the local level, like complaining about how gasoline could be about to get really, really expensive in Maryland. What's that you... more ›

>> Following on the heels of MC Hammer and salsa legend Willie Colon, rock 'n' roll pioneer and TV commercial pitchman Little Richard brings his falsetto scream to a free outdoor concert, with openers D.C. female soul vets, the Jewels. 7 to 9 p.m. at at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. >> Emmanuel Jal, a "lost boy of Sudan" who is the subject of his own upcoming documentary, War Child, will perform his... more ›