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Fifty Years After Stopping, D.C. Streetcars Rolling Back

It was 50 years ago this weekend that the District's extensive network of streetcars was scrapped in favor of buses.
Photo of the Day: January 29, 2012

Rumspringa anyone?
Sunday Morning Post

Happy Chinese New Year, D.C. Welcome to the year of the dragon, a particularly auspicious year that will supposedly provide protection, heavenly blessings and a Chinese baby boom.
Michael A. Brown Wants Housing Department Investigated

In a press release Saturday afternoon, Councilmember Michael A. Brown (I-At Large) called for an investigation into the District Department of Housing and Community Development to determine if there has been any "unethical behavior and possible criminal malfeasance and collusion between contractors and current and former employees."
High Times: DCist's Coverage of Weed in the District

The February issue of Washingtonian may have surprised subscribers when they pulled it out of their mailbox. The cover image depicts a main grooming a large marijuana leaf topiary on the front lawn of a decidedly suburban landscape.
Afternoon Snack: Slider edition

A tasty bite of diners, streetcars and Bueller...Ferris?
Photo of the Day: January 28, 2012

Red line riders don't have to think about this today.
The Saturday Morning Post

Good morning DCists! Look's like it's gonna be another balmy spring day in January. It's a good thing for those of us who will be seeking alternative transportation due to the closing of the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro Stations.
Live Free or Don't: N.H. Representatives Nix D.C. Statehood Bill

Despite a day of testimony from District officials and D.C. voting rights activists, a New Hampshire House of Representatives committee declined Friday to support a resolution endorsing D.C. statehood. The bill can still be heard in the full state legislature, however.
Go Home Already: Tree

In today's Go Home Already: Just go already.
Lululemon Killer Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Lululemon killer Brittany Norwood was sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole at a Montgomery County court this afternoon, reports WJLA.
More Metro Delays Coming, But With Warning

After a couple of rough days on Metro, especially for the Red Line, expect a whole lot more delays this weekend as the transit system conducts federally recommended repair work. At least we've been warned.
Overheard in D.C.: Takin' the Bus

You can say many things about Metrobuses. And now you can say one more thing. But hey, at least it's a good thing that Metro stations have bathrooms.
"Suck it, Washington, D.C. Suck it Dipped in Tang"

"Suck it, Washington, D.C. Suck it dipped in Tang." Yep, that just about sums up how we're feeling after Newt Gingrich figured that a moon colony was more deserving of statehood.
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Fast Gourmet Owners to Build Second Restaurant in Dupont

The owners of Fast Gourmet are finally expanding their business, WUSA reports. Juan and Manuel Olivera will take their expert sandwich-making to Dupont Circle in late March. Don't worry, the new place will stay open just as late.
College Hoops Roundup

Now that school is back in session and conference play is underway, DCist is giving you a rundown of all the local hoops teams, and we mean all of them. So if you need something to distract you from that other team in DC, we have eight more that you can follow.
Park Service Gives Occupy D.C. Last Warning to Stop Camping

In a flier distributed today, the National Park Service appears to be getting ready to enforce the prohibitions on camping at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza, potentially starting to draw the curtains on Occupy D.C.'s takeover of the public squares.
The Weekly Feed: Vote for Pedro Edition

You can’t help but smile when you see some version of tater tots on a menu.
Survey Be Damned, Let's Go With Red and White Cabs

Despite a survey in which District residents said they preferred yellow as a uniform paint job for the city's taxi fleet, Mayor Vince Gray and Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), who sponsored the query, want to go with red and white.

The latest:

Gallery

Fifty Years After Stopping, D.C. Streetcars Rolling Back

It was 50 years ago this weekend that the District's extensive network of streetcars was scrapped in favor of buses.

Photo of the Day: January 29, 2012

Rumspringa anyone?

Sunday Morning Post

Happy Chinese New Year, D.C. Welcome to the year of the dragon, a particularly auspicious year that will supposedly provide protection, heavenly blessings and a Chinese baby boom.

Michael A. Brown Wants Housing Department Investigated

High Times: DCist's Coverage of Weed in the District

The February issue of Washingtonian may have surprised subscribers when they pulled it out of their mailbox. The cover image depicts a main grooming a large marijuana leaf topiary on the front lawn of a decidedly suburban landscape.

Afternoon Snack: Slider edition

A tasty bite of diners, streetcars and Bueller...Ferris?

Photo of the Day: January 28, 2012

Red line riders don't have to think about this today.

The Saturday Morning Post

Good morning DCists! Look's like it's gonna be another balmy spring day in January. It's a good thing for those of us who will be seeking alternative transportation due to the closing of the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro Stations.

Live Free or Don't: N.H. Representatives Nix D.C. Statehood Bill

Despite a day of testimony from District officials and D.C. voting rights activists, a New Hampshire House of Representatives committee declined Friday to support a resolution endorsing D.C. statehood. The bill can still be heard in the full state legislature, however.

Go Home Already: Tree

In today's Go Home Already: Just go already.

Lululemon Killer Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Lululemon killer Brittany Norwood was sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole at a Montgomery County court this afternoon, reports WJLA.

More Metro Delays Coming, But With Warning

After a couple of rough days on Metro, especially for the Red Line, expect a whole lot more delays this weekend as the transit system conducts federally recommended repair work. At least we've been warned.

Overheard in D.C.: Takin' the Bus

You can say many things about Metrobuses. And now you can say one more thing. But hey, at least it's a good thing that Metro stations have bathrooms.

"Suck it, Washington, D.C. Suck it Dipped in Tang"

"Suck it, Washington, D.C. Suck it dipped in Tang." Yep, that just about sums up how we're feeling after Newt Gingrich figured that a moon colony was more deserving of statehood.

Thanks to This Week's Advertisers

Fast Gourmet Owners to Build Second Restaurant in Dupont

The owners of Fast Gourmet are finally expanding their business, WUSA reports. Juan and Manuel Olivera will take their expert sandwich-making to Dupont Circle in late March. Don't worry, the new place will stay open just as late.

College Hoops Roundup

Now that school is back in session and conference play is underway, DCist is giving you a rundown of all the local hoops teams, and we mean all of them. So if you need something to distract you from that other team in DC, we have eight more that you can follow.

Park Service Gives Occupy D.C. Last Warning to Stop Camping

In a flier distributed today, the National Park Service appears to be getting ready to enforce the prohibitions on camping at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza, potentially starting to draw the curtains on Occupy D.C.'s takeover of the public squares.

The Weekly Feed: Vote for Pedro Edition

You can’t help but smile when you see some version of tater tots on a menu.

Survey Be Damned, Let's Go With Red and White Cabs

Despite a survey in which District residents said they preferred yellow as a uniform paint job for the city's taxi fleet, Mayor Vince Gray and Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), who sponsored the query, want to go with red and white.