Oct 30, 2007
Morning Roundup: Flying South Edition
Good Morning, Washington. Birds may finally be heading south for the winter now that overnight temperatures are dipping down towards freezing, but if you can believe it or not it’s actually looking like Wednesday is going to be warm again, with temperatures predicted to be back up in the 70s. Well, at least if it’s going to be tough to find a cab tomorrow, it’ll be pleasant enough to walk or bike. CapitalWeather.com points out…
Jul 27, 2007
Morning Roundup: Once More Into the Breach Edition
Good morning, Washington. It’s the last Friday in July, and we can already feel the impending doom and gloom of D.C.’s traditional No News August, a time when the Washington Post publishes lengthy ruminations on humidity and local TV news begins investigating whether your children’s toy water guns are really safe. But as if feeling the need to grant us one last interesting Friday before the new month begins, D.C. Council member Harry Thomas…
Jul 18, 2005
Living in a Runner’s Paradise
Any D.C. resident who has put on a pair of running shoes and ventured out his or her front door knows that Washington is one of the best cities for runners. The editors of Runner’s World magazine agree. In a recent article on MSN, Washington is ranked the fifth best city for running. According to the editors: Yes, the capital leads our 25 cities in percentage of park area, but local runners get pumped by…