Attention all you political scientist groupies (we know you’re out there!): head over to the Wardman Park Marriott with your cameras and copies of the latest Nation or National Review right away. Because on a weekend where, traditionally, most involved in politics take off for one last weekend away from Swamp City, 6000+ political scientists from the worlds of academia, media, and government are descending on Woodley Park for the annual convention of the American…

There’s been a bit of dire news regarding global warming floating about recently. We realize that there are competing views on whether global warming is an actual threat, but with icebergs the size of Texas and Arizona breaking away from the Arctic icepack (jeopardizing the journey to the North Pole via the Polar Express) and National Geographic saying that by the end of the century global coastlines could be significantly inundated (book your travel to…

The region is anticipating a massive amount of tropical moisture to be dumped in the next few days. Flooding is expected so if you are in an area that has bad drainage (e.g. your English basement apartment), keep an eye out for possible storm sewer backups, clogged outdoor drains, etc. The D.C. area is currently under flash flood watches and warnings. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority too is trying to ensure a smooth commute….

Meghan Keane, the editor of the popular local blog Swamp City, is calling it quits, leaving Washington and starting a newspaper job in New York. DCist wishes Keane well. She’s been blogging for about a year and developed a loyal audience. We wonder who will carry the torch and analyze the “stellar” Capitol Hill feature writing of The Hill’s Betsy Rothstein. Swamp City writes Washington a good-bye note: I know you think it’s cute how…