Sep 30, 2007
Elsewhere in the Ist-a-verse
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…
May 01, 2006
Thousands Rally to Protest Darfur Genocide
Written by DCist contributor Andrew Wiseman A good-sized but not overly energetic crowd gathered on the National Mall this Sunday for the Save Darfur rally. Enjoying the beautiful Sunday weather, a few thousand ethnically and geographically diverse folks heard politicians, religious leaders, former basketball player Manute Bol, George Clooney and father Nick, and others talk about the need for action in the Darfur region of the Sudan. Darfur, the western-most province of the Sudan,…