Aug 01, 2007
Morning Roundup: August Arrival Edition
Well, it’s August, D.C. Temperatures will be peaking, news will be slowing, and the non-workaholics among us will be fleeing the city for less sweltering vacation spots. We’re not saying you ought to panic, exactly, but there are definite signs that Summer ’07 may not be endless after all. Better get going on all that relaxing you had planned. PG County Cop Indicted For Murder: Seven months ago two Marlo employees made a delivery…
Aug 12, 2005
Morning Roundup: A Tad Toasty Outside Edition
Serene, isn’t it? The picture at right, snapped by adrummer boy and posted to DCist photos, reminds us of how scenic dusk along the Potomac River can be. Of course, such scenic serenity can only do so much in helping one forget that today is officially the day of heat-related death — the peak heat index is set to hit 105, air quality is ranked at orange, and the UV alert is “above normal.” It’s…
Aug 08, 2005
Morning Roundup: Goodbye, Peter Jennings Edition
It is a sad morning for news professionals and news junkies here in the District, as it was reported late last night that ABC “World News Tonight” anchor Peter Jennings has died after a struggle with lung cancer. “Peter has been our colleague, our friend, and our leader in so many ways,” ABC News President David Westin said in a statement. “None of us will be the same without him.” Weather today will see highs…
Aug 01, 2005
Palmeiro Suspended for Steroid Use
Continuing in what has been a rough few months for baseball, Rafael Palmeiro of the Baltimore Orioles — the team many District residents called their own prior to the arrival of the Nationals — was given a 10-day suspension today for steroid use, reports the Post. The O’s first baseman, who only two weeks ago celebrated his milestone 3,000 hits and 500+ home-runs, is the tenth player suspended so far this season for failing steroid…