We’ve got two words for you, D.C.: beer pops. That’s right, beer pops. WTOP, along with a number of other local news outlets, has coverage of an innovation being brought to market by an Alexandria restaurant. The folks at Rustico may not be the first to come up with the idea of ale-on-a-stick, but they’re the first purveyors of it we know of in the D.C. area, and we salute them for it. Here’s hoping everything works out for them: the story says that the frozen treat has piqued the interest (and maybe ire) of Virginia ABC regulators.
Green Line Post-Mortem: The Post has a full rundown of yesterday’s Green Line debacle. We knew that it made for a lot of confused, angry and tardy passengers. We didn’t know that Metro piled up four empty trains, one after another, before finally sending in a diesel engine to dislodge the mess.
Child Services Seeks Baby’s Mother: A baby boy was left on a doorstep in Southeast about two weeks ago; now the city government is asking for help finding his mother. According to NBC4 the child is in good health, despite apparently being dropped off very shortly after being born. If identified, the mother may face criminal charges.
Briefly Noted: UDC President announces resignation… Southwest to begin offering int’l flights at BWI… Fairfax cab fare increasing $1… Prince William County Board of Supervisors’ pay is increasing, too… Baltimore couple steals purse from woman having seizure…
This Day In DCist: One year ago today we reviewed the new album from Shwa and wondered whether it would be better for the zoo to do without its elephants. Two years ago we were struggling to breathe after stuffing ourselves with free Chipotle burritos.
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