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Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras Parade photos: Fat Tuesday in Arlington, Virginia
The parade, now in its 15th year, rolled up Wilson Boulevard last night. There were plenty of beads, but thankfully, for the sake of all children present, no bared breasts.
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Black History Invitational Swim Meet: Going with the flow
Kids from 30 national teams gathered in D.C. last weekend for some healthy competition.
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Veterans for Ron Paul march on D.C.
Supporters of the Republican presidential candidate stormed the Washington Monument yesterday.
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Marion Barry kicks off re-election campaign for Ward 8
Addressing less than 100 supporters, the councilman said, "Don't be dismayed about the size of the crowd or who shows up at a campaign rally. The issue is who shows up on April 3."
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Katsucon: Anime, superheroes, and costume play at National Harbor
Thousands of costumed role-players convened at National Harbor this weekend for Katsucon, a gathering so special it requires a weapons policy.
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Fat Tuesday in D.C.: A Mardi Gras guide
Traditionally, Mardi Gras is a day of indulgence before Lent's ritual fast. In D.C., it's a time for cheap hurricanes and countless regrets.
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The 10 angriest people in Washington, D.C.
There's been a lot of anger directed at this town in the past year, but there's also a lot of anger within the District. Here are a few people who could use a vacation.
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10 ripoffs of D.C-based restaurants
WTOP reported yesterday that a former employee of Ben's Chili Bowl is planning to open his own place in town — and call it D.C. Chili Bowl. Which got us thinking about how we might tweak the names of other locally based restaurants.
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Valentine's Day 2012 in D.C.: A super sweet true love story in Takoma Park
Britt Cocanour and Heather Rowe make two kids and married life work in Takoma Park. Their secret? Sharing the stress, showing the love ... and pink-dyed food.
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Occupy DC gets occupied: Conservative group stages counter-protest at Freedom Plaza
The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, has moved in alongside Occupy Washington, DC protesters at Freedom Plaza. But they don't seem nearly as committed to that whole camping thing.
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D.C. International Wine & Food Festival: Day-drinking with purpose
Food and wine enthusiasts crowded the Ronald Reagan Building over the weekend to consume large amounts of alcohol before sundown.
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