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The DC Traveler

Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category

May 9th, 2008

Comments on Controversy — Sidewalk Ping Pong

In the first of an ongoing series, J-Michael at Starked DC and I will be examining the totally ridiculous, unimportant, and silly issues (such as the $76 million dollar pants story), that seemed to make it to the front page of DC’s newspapers. And perhaps once in a while, ever try to tackle the more […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

May 2nd, 2008

DC Cabs (Almost) Switch to Meters

Starting yesterday, May 1st, Washington, DC taxicabs were supposed to have meters installed.  Drivers caught without meters and still charging by zones, will be issued warning tickets.
The new fare system was established at the beginning of the year and set the initial pull rate at $3.00, with each additional 1/6 mile an extra […]

By Jon -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

Washington Area Newspapers

If you are visiting Washington, DC and want to read something local, here’s a list of some of the more notable newspapers covering the DC area.
The Washington Post - Dating back to 1877, the Post is probably most noted for breaking the Watergate story which led to President Nixon’s resignation in 1974. With average […]

By Jon -- 0 comments

December 15th, 2007

Baseball’s Steroid Scandal Hits the Nats

While several former players and one new Washington National player, catcher Paul Lo Duca were mentioned in the recent baseball steroid report.  But it’s doubtful the Nats will cut Lo Duca or void his recently-signed contract, due to a one-year $5 million guarantee. 
Since the Nats were so bad last year (73 wins […]

By Jon -- 0 comments

November 16th, 2007

Fall Colors are Peaking!!

I was driving in Northern Virginia yesterday, at the time when the sun was just about to set over the trees and noticed this pond with some explosive colors of fall foliage.
I shot just a few seconds of video and here it is — my first mini-clip. 
This upcoming weekend will be the best time to take a drive to […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

November 9th, 2007

More Parking Tickets in DC

The Examiner reported yesterday that the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles planning to eliminate allowing drivers to fight DC parking tickets in-person.
Last year, over 54,000 (4%) of the 1.5 million tickets issued were contested in-person. Tickets will only be able to be fought by mail or e-mail. 
The DMV also plans […]

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