The writing was on the wall. After weeks of speculation, the Nationals made the official announcement Saturday afternoon: Frank Robinson would not be back as manager next year. As Robinson had expressed interest in returning and had requested a three-year contract extension, the decision of the Nationals to decline his request means that, effectively, the 71-year-old was fired. He has announced that he will not be seeking further employment as a manager. To say…

Too often, the words “Washington, D.C.” and “public schools” are the precursor to another bout of bad press for the District. Not today – for the first time in the contest’s history, a teacher from the District of Columbia has been named Teacher of the Year. The lucky winner is Jason Kamras, 31, math teacher at John Phillip Sousa Middle School. Kamras received his Bachelor’s Degree from Princeton University and his Master’s from Harvard. His…

Local blogger Unsettled has posted a review of Ristorante Tosca. Tosca was the winner of the Washington D.C. New Restaurant of the Year Award in 2002, and has been positivally reviewed by both The Hill (Four Domes!) and the Washington Post. Her verdict: Overall? Tosca treats your mouth wonderfully. Classically inspired menu with a taste of combinations and dishes that aren’t found at every corner chain. The food focus adds to your tastebuds enjoyment. The…