Blog Profile / DCist
| URL : | http://dcist.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | United States / Washington D.C. | |
| Posts on Regator: | 26031 | |
| Posts / Week: | 95 | |
| Archived Since: | March 20, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Our Long, Legislative Food Truck Nightmare Is Basically Over
The D.C. Council passed amendments to food truck regulations that relax some of the most controversial proposals. [ more › ]
Josh Duggar, First of 19 Kids and Counting, Moving to D.C. for Job With Family Research Council
Duggar will become the executive director of FRC Action, the "legislative action arm" of the very conservative Family Research Council. [ more › ]
Dulles Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Measles
Anyone who passed through the airport's international terminal or main terminal baggage claim may have been exposed to the disease. [ more › ]
Anne Arundel Police Trying to Find Person Who Shot Cat With Bow and Arrow
Police in Anne Arundel County are trying to figure out how a domesticated cat came to be shot with an arrow through her left shoulder. Yes, really. [ more › ]
About Tonight: June 18, 2013
Tonight: Tapas Tuesday, The Postal Service, tequila tastings, and an outdoor movie. [ more › ]
Good Luck Finding Out Who's Prescribing Medical Marijuana in D.C.
There are Department of Health regulations in place that prevent the agency from providing the names of physicians. [ more › ]
LivingSocial Closes Seattle Office, Will Have Employees Work From Home
The daily deals and lifestyle company is dumping its real estate in Seattle and asking its employees there to work remotely. [ more › ]
Washington Monument Won't Be Illuminated Tonight, Despite Tweet
The scaffolding around the Washington Monument won't be illuminated tonight, despite a tweet from National Park Service to the contrary. [ more › ]
A Guide to D.C.'s Weekday Lunch Buffets
Looking to gorge for lunch? D.C. has plenty of midday brunch options. Some are great, some are lousy, but all will fill you up. [ more › ]
Man Hospitalized After Falling Down Escalator Well at Dupont Circle Metro Station
The man, who appeared to be "highly intoxicated" fell as much as 60 feet. [ more › ]
Riders Report Metro Intercom Issue, Fight in Woodley Park
Accounts differ on whether or not the emergency intercom system was working last night when a fight broke out on a Red Line train. [ more › ]
Police Investigating Apparent Shooting-Suicide in Petworth
Metropolitan Police Department officers are investigating a grisly shooting that happened early this morning at a home in the Petworth neighborhood leaving one man hospitalized and the shooter dead. [ more › ]
Morning Roundup: Rust Edition
In the news: Attorney tasked with policing city officials failed to report second job, sexual assault victim required facial surgery, perpetrator reportedly committed suicide. [ more › ]
Go Home Already: Headless
Retailers get an extra week to lobby against living wage bill. [DeBonis] A practical guide to big-city cycling. [The Billfold] Immigration agents raid 7-Eleven stores in Virginia and on Long Island. [New York Times] [ more › ]
Song of the Day: Dungeonesse - 'Drive You Crazy'
Wye Oak side-project Dungeonesse are playing U Street Music Hall tomorrow. Check out their amazing single "Drive You Crazy" [ more › ]
Repairs to 15th Street Cycle Track Coming This Summer
The cycle track that runs down 15th Street NW is a mess. But long-overdue repairs could begin next month. [ more › ]
Weekly Music Agenda
A particularly strong week for shows as D.C. will be host to The Postal Service, Kylesa, Gwar, Simian Mobile Disco, and Mikal Cronin. [ more › ]
18 D.C. Neighborhoods Identified as 'Gentrifying'
Columbia Heights, Brookland, Anacostia, Marshall Heights, and 14 other neighborhoods spread across D.C. can be considered gentrifying. [ more › ]
D.C. Bike Party Founder Says Man Who Was Hit After Running Red Light Doesn't Represent Other Participants
"The way this small group was riding was unsafe, absolutely unacceptable and not representative of the 600-plus other D.C. Bike Party participants last week," the event's organizer said. [ more › ]
Open Wide For Some Soccer: Episode 5
The podcast crew is back this week, talking D.C. United #SadStats and the U.S. men's national team's upcoming match in Salt Lake City. [ more › ]