Babylon on the Potomac

McCain cheats, lies .... at Church

2008-08-18T09:17:00.002-04:00

McCain claims he was in "cone of silence," then lies about POW story. If Obama did anything like this, his campaign would be doomed.

FISA: Obama's Newport Folk Festival?

2008-07-13T23:49:00.002-04:00

Dylan opened his set at the controversial 1965 Newport Folk Festival with the song, formally notifying the people of the folk world of his departure. As Obama gears up for the big election, does his love of the song mean he too will be abandoning the movement with which he is associated? And if so, where will he be heading?- the217.com In the breathless weeks before the Oregon presidential

Terrorists 1; Freedom 0

2008-05-28T23:11:00.000-04:00

"Some observers, including ultra-conservative Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin, were so incensed by the ad that there was even talk of a Dunkin’ Donuts boycott.‘‘The keffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad,’’ Malkin yowls in her syndicated column.‘‘Popularized by Yasser Arafat and a regular adornment of Muslim

hillary

2008-05-12T21:15:00.001-04:00

Disgraceful Silence

2008-05-01T09:17:00.001-04:00

Why Won't The Media Pursue the Pentagon Propaganda Scandal?: "The last ten days have been among the most shameful in the history of American journalism.On April 20th, the New York Times published its expose of the Bush administration's use of Pentagon-approved, prepped, and financially-enriched 'military analysts' to appear on TV to help sell the invasion of Iraq, and then put a positive spin

Beating a dead horse

2008-04-14T14:16:00.000-04:00

Going by the playbook where if you repeat something over and over, some people wee it as true. Showing your true stripes Hilary, just a dirtbag politician. New York Times: "In response to the first question at the forum, Mrs. Clinton repeated her charge that Mr. Obama’s remarks were “elitist, out of touch and, frankly, patronizing.” She said his words helped perpetuate the idea that Democrats

She is a Vulture

2008-04-13T09:28:00.000-04:00

Clinton is so desperate, she will blow any little thing out of proportion to an an advantage. Seriously, Obama's comments were not that bad. And really, who is telling people what they should think? New York Times: "But the Clinton campaign fueled the controversy in every place and every way it could, hoping charges that Obama is elitist and arrogant will resonate with the swing voters the

sink

2008-04-07T16:32:00.001-04:00

Big Money Threats

2008-03-26T22:12:00.000-04:00

Daily Kos picks up on a not so subtle threat by some people who don't like the idea of power to the people - Clinton big dollar donors threaten Pelosi and the DCCC

What do you call these people, Mr. Carville?

2008-03-26T20:24:00.000-04:00

"Twenty-eight percent of current Hillary Clinton supporters say they would vote for John McCain over Barack Obama in the general election. Nineteen percent of Obama supporters would vote for McCain over Clinton."- Slate Magazine

Bull Shit!!

2008-03-24T23:46:00.001-04:00

You would remember if your were actually shot at. Like they would even let you land if it was truly unsafe.Just go home Hillary (to either mansion). Clinton Says She ‘Misspoke’ About Dodging Sniper Fire - New York Times: "Yet on Monday, Mrs. Clinton admitted that she “misspoke” about the episode — a concession that came after CBS News showed footage of her walking calmly across the tarmac with

Democrats Pushed Bad Loans?

2008-03-23T23:30:00.001-04:00

Yeah, that's it. The Democrats forced those poor mortgage sellers to not tell the buyers the true costs of the mortgage. How fucking stupid do they think we are? Sen. Jon Kyl ,(R-Ariz.), on ABC's "This Week" : "'It wasn't the Bush administration as much as it was Democrats in Congress who were pushing the lending institutions to get out there and lend more money, even to unqualified buyers --

'Popular vote' tally excludes caucuses?

2008-03-20T09:03:00.000-04:00

I guess that would be obvious - but considering Obama's domination of those, his tally should be considerably higher. Just something for those super-great delegates to consider. New York Times: "Mr. Obama’s edge over Mrs. Clinton is 700,000 votes out of 26 million cast, excluding caucuses and the disputed Florida and Michigan results. About 12 million people are eligible to vote in the

Bush Dooms Paulson

2008-03-18T08:45:00.001-04:00

New York Times: "Mr. Bush singled out Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. for praise, saying he had shown “the country and the world that the United States is on top of the situation,” an assertion that was broadly disputed by the president’s critics.“I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary, for working over the weekend,” Mr. Bush said in brief remarks in the Roosevelt Room."

Obama Wins Texas!!

2008-03-12T17:59:00.000-04:00

CNN Political Ticker: "Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has won the Texas Democratic caucuses and will get more delegates out of the state than his rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, who won the state's primary, according to CNN estimates.Under the Texas Democratic Party's complex delegate selection plan, Texas voters participated in both a primary and caucuses on March 4. Two-thirds of the state's 193

awww, and I never even got to watch the asshole's show

2008-03-10T22:03:00.000-04:00

MSNBC Cancels Tucker Carlson Show - New York Times: "MSNBC said this afternoon that it was canceling “Tucker,” the low-rated, early evening program led by Tucker Carlson, and replacing it with a new, politically oriented program featuring David Gregory, chief White House correspondent of NBC News."

Scare Tactics Worked

2008-03-05T08:37:00.001-05:00

Hillary successfully scared the seniors in Ohio and Texas into thinking that their sleeping grandchildren are not safe without her; and that her healthcare plan will actually pass.

NYTimes Map Bias

2008-03-05T08:33:00.003-05:00

The New York Time continues to post their delegate map in any way that favors Hillary. As of today, the Texas vote is split, but they have it in her column. As Florida and Michigan are included. They had New Mexico in her column long before the final tally was announced.

You are a jackass Mr. Kristol

2008-02-25T00:44:00.002-05:00

Sorry you don't get it. And sorry the New York Times has sunk to the point they print your petty little articles on their once respected pages.Oh, and shouldn't there be a disclosure that you are a McCain advisor?We don’t have to fight or sacrifice to help our country. Our uninvolved and uninformed lives can be changed — by our choosing Barack Obama. America can become a nation to be proud of —

Things change

2006-11-26T10:55:00.000-05:00

people move .

Bleak College Graduation Rate Is Found - washingtonpost.com

2006-10-19T16:59:00.000-04:00

Bleak College Graduation Rate Is Found - washingtonpost.com: "Only 9 percent of D.C. public school freshmen will complete college within five years of graduating from high school, a figure far below the national average, according to a report to be released today."

5 an hour!?!

2006-10-17T11:34:00.000-04:00

Liveliest D.C. Neighborhoods Also Jumping With Robberies - washingtonpost.com: "Across the city, an average of 11 robberies take place each day, the analysis shows. But on Friday and Saturday nights, the city can register as many as five an hour."

suckas

2006-10-06T22:31:00.000-04:00

pass list(pdf)

Adrian Fenty for Mayor

2006-09-06T08:21:00.000-04:00

Adrian Fenty for Mayor: "Adrian Fenty for MayorHis trademark energy is only part of the story.Tuesday, September 5, 2006; Page A18THE NEXT MAYOR of the District of Columbia will inherit a set of conditions that are both unique to the nation's capital and daunting for any large city. Saddled with limited home rule powers and under the watchful eyes of Congress and the White House, the next D.C.

Deadly Water

2006-09-03T11:10:00.000-04:00

Uh, this is tap water, not sewage, that is killing fish? That can't be good. Tap Water Blamed for Death of Fish

more evidence Cropp is an idiot

2006-08-22T10:10:00.000-04:00

This is a City that elected a crack addict. Unless you can show Fenty killed and ate kittens, most people in the City will forgive a mistake. "The negative literature outraged some District voters who wrote e-mails to the Fenty campaign and several neighborhood e-mail discussion groups to say that Cropp's attack persuaded them to support Fenty."New Cropp Fliers Attack Fenty

Could we for once, just once ...

2006-08-14T14:40:00.000-04:00

NOT hire a corrupt official? "Federal officials are investigating whether the D.C. Board of Education's executive director of charter schools funneled federal funds to personal acquaintances working with the schools that she helped monitor, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation.They also are reviewing records to see whether Brenda L. Belton reaped any financial benefit from

I smell lawsuits, lots of lawsuits

2006-07-30T10:51:00.000-04:00

And you thought this only happened in D.C.Thousands of Homes May Be Too Tall "The dispute has led to a legal challenge from a couple who cannot move into their home because the county denied the occupancy permit. 'Until we get this issue resolved, builders can't sell their houses and have people move into them,' said Fairfax public works director Jimmie Jenkins. Unresolved is what to do with

at least she is honest

2006-07-25T07:42:00.000-04:00

and voted, not for the best policy, but for what might mke her look good. Exactly why we don't need more BS politicians.Citing Crime Bill, Cropp Rebuffs Poll "Linda W. Cropp dismissed yesterday a Washington Post poll that found she trails Adrian M. Fenty in the race for D.C. mayor and said the results would have been different had the survey been conducted after the D.C. Council approved a crime

Council Approves Earlier Curfew

2006-07-20T14:44:00.000-04:00

looks like many DCist readers have to go in earlier. Or do they just act that way?Council Approves Earlier Curfew "Seeking to combat a surge in violent crime, the D.C. Council approved an emergency bill that would impose a 10 p.m. curfew on youths younger than 18 years old, give police immediate access to some confidential juvenile records and install surveillance cameras in residential

a vicious cycle

2006-07-19T09:43:00.000-04:00

Judge Rankin tells of his personal experiences with crime.Juvenile Delinquency Gets Old Fast for Victims"So far this year, D.C. police have arrested 1,696 juveniles. That's enough to fill a high school -- or it would be if the delinquents showed up for class. Instead of getting an education, finding a job and becoming productive members of society, however, many of them have decided to steal what

oh baby, I like it hot ...

2006-07-17T08:44:00.000-04:00

but really, this is f-in ridiculousBetter Settle In For a Sizzler"The high today is forecast to be around 100. The heat index -- a combined measure of heat and humidity that is supposed to reflect how it feels -- could reach 102. Tomorrow's high should be about 98, but higher humidity could push the index to 106.Today and tomorrow are expected to be Code Orange days for air quality because of

duck and cover

2006-07-16T23:24:00.000-04:00

where will their loyalties be?

2006-07-16T15:24:00.000-04:00

A Washington Post analysis of campaign finance records shows that much of Cropp's money has come from downtown developers, former government officials and other members of the city's political establishment, while more of Fenty's cash comes from small businesses and his Ward 4 constituents, many of them people writing their first checks in a local election.Cropp, Fenty Chase Different Donors

it's not a party until someone is stabbed to death

2006-07-15T16:23:00.000-04:00

WTOP: Man Stabbed to Death in Adams Morgan"A spike in killings in the District continued on Friday night, when a man was stabbed to death following an argument in Adams Morgan.D.C. police spokesman Sergeant Joe Gentile says 23-year-old David Murphy of Capitol Heights was stabbed multiple times about 3:20 a.m. on Champlain Street, Northwest."

trouble at home

2006-07-14T15:25:00.000-04:00

WTOP: Alleged Brothel on Capitol Hill Raided; 2 Arrested "One man is dead and two people have been arrested at an alleged brothel on Capitol Hill.According to the Voice of the Hill newspaper, which first reported the story, agents from the Metropolitan Police Department's Narcotics and Special Investigations Division raided an alleged brothel on Barracks Row twice over the past two weeks."

ban Dilbert

2006-07-14T09:25:00.000-04:00

Dilbert.com

damn, I need to stop reading the news

2006-07-14T08:54:00.000-04:00

Each Victim In the City's Violent July Has a Story: "There have been 14 homicides this month: Three on the 1st. Two on the 2nd. One each on the 4th and 5th. Two on the 7th. And one each day from July 8 through Wednesday.As killings go, this is far from the District's worst stretch, nothing like the one starting in 1988 when the city averaged more than a homicide a day for eight of nine years."

Noooooooo!!!

2006-07-13T22:54:00.000-04:00

The best blog ever has stopped? Man, I go on a crack bings for a few months, and this place goes to shit. Notebook: Washington DC

Apparently some people never learn

2006-07-13T22:37:00.000-04:00

Who keeps easily sold crap in their car? I'm a dumbass

wha? he's dumb cop, aren't they all?

2006-07-13T22:30:00.000-04:00

"'I would think that at 2 a.m. on the streets of Georgetown, a group of three people, one of whom is 15-years-old, one of whom is a bald chunky fat guy, are going to stand out. They were black. This is not a racial thing to say that black people are unusual in Georgetown. This is a fact of life.'"WTOP: Commander Issues Apology After Controversial Comments:

the good and the bad of the DC music scene

2006-07-13T16:19:00.000-04:00

The good - the music; the bad - too many people like the ones who commented here: DCist: Georgie James & Camera Obscura @ Black Cat

Nothing To See Here

2006-01-23T22:24:00.000-05:00

go look at some photosI'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink No, no, no I'm so tired, I don't know what to do I'm so tired, my mind is set on you I wonder should I call you but I know what you'd do You'd say I'm putting you on But it's no joke It's doing me harm, you know I can't sleep I can't stop my brain, you

2 shot dead

2006-01-21T11:19:00.000-05:00

"Two men were shot and killed in a three-hour period late Thursday and early yesterday in the District, police said yesterday. Ronald Washington, 29, was found about 11:30 p.m. Thursday in the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue NE, where he lived, police said. Francis Jones, 31, was found about 2 a.m. yesterday in the 400 block of Park Road NW, police said. Jones lived in that block.Anyone with

Woman shot dead in NW

2006-01-20T12:31:00.000-05:00

"A 28-year-old woman was fatally shot Wednesday evening in Northeast Washington, D.C. police said. About 7:40 p.m., officers found Chartate L. Blyther of the 600 block of Edgewood Street NE in the rear of that block. She had been shot more than once in the head, police said. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead." WP

The history of Chocolate City

2006-01-18T22:09:00.000-05:00

WikipediaCITY DESK: THE REAL CHOCOLATE CITY

more Alito

2006-01-16T23:17:00.000-05:00

ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution Society: Alito on Foreign Law

Alito

2006-01-16T22:46:00.000-05:00

MoJo Blog: A look at Judge Alito's decisions on law enforcement

JOHNIE WILSON

2006-01-16T22:40:00.000-05:00

we should all be more like him. CITY DESK

Man killed in NW

2006-01-09T19:29:00.000-05:00

"David E. Rosenbaum, a longtime editor and reporter in the Washington bureau of the New York Times, died yesterday after being beaten and robbed Friday night near his home in upper Northwest Washington. Rosenbaum, 63, died at 7:10 p.m. at Howard University Hospital, where he was treated for a head injury suffered during the attack on Gramercy Street NW, said Philip Taubman, chief of the Times's

eh, it's easier to say.

2006-01-07T00:17:00.000-05:00

WTOP: MCI Center to Get New Name: "WASHINGTON (AP) - The M-C-I Center is about to become the Verizon Center.Verizon Communications has completed its purchase of M-C-I, making way for a change at the home of the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics. The name switch will officially take place sometime before the end of March."

a trailer

2006-01-06T17:13:00.000-05:00

maybe it is because my life is basically upside down right now, but for a movie trailer, it is heavy. "LOSING IT AT THE MOVIES: When you see this Trailer, you'll either start choking up, or think that Hollywood's exploitation of tragedy has finally gone too far. I choked up. - posted by Ross" www.AndrewSullivan.com

first murder of the year

2006-01-06T10:14:00.000-05:00

"Washington (AP) - The District's first homicide of the year occurred overnight.Appearing on WTOP's 'Ask the Chief,' Police Chief Charles Ramsey says one of three people shot early Thursday morning in the 3700 block of Eli Street died of multiple gunshot wounds. The man was 18." ABC 7 News - First Homicide of The Year In D.C.

man shot dead in SE

2006-01-06T10:09:00.000-05:00

"A 26-year-old man was killed and three other people were wounded in a shooting early yesterday in Southeast Washington, D.C. police said.Anthony Knight of the 400 block of 37th Street SE was fatally shot about 3 a.m. as he stood with a group of people in that same block, police said. He died at the scene.Two other men were wounded and taken to an area hospital, police said. A 15-year-old boy was

Court rejects Orange

2006-01-05T10:09:00.001-05:00

It was a stupid stunt from a stupid guy. A good lawyer knows better."Remember the lawsuit that council member Vincent B. Orange Sr. filed against his council chairman and mayoral opponent, Linda W. Cropp ? Yep. Dismissed. A D.C. superior court judge tossed the case out of court, writing in a summary judgment that Orange, a lawyer, was essentially asking him 'to usurp the power of the Chairman and

cheers to the smoking ban

2006-01-05T01:02:00.001-05:00

Of course the question (as suggested by a commentor over at DCist), is will big tobacco get someone in Congress to block the legislation? "The council approved the ban on Wednesday by a vote of 11 to 1, with one council member absent. The legislation -- which will take effect January 2007 -- would ban smoking in most places with the exception of hotel rooms, medical research facilities

Don Barry?

2006-01-04T10:57:00.000-05:00

"'There is a sort of an unwritten code in Washington, among the underworld and the hustlers and these other guys, that I am their friend.'-- D.C. Council member Marion Barry, describing how he felt 'a little hurt' after being robbed at gunpoint in his kitchen. " Metro

Allen's grandson makes 195 murders

2006-01-03T12:51:00.000-05:00

"A 15-year-old grandson of former D.C. Council member Sandy Allen died Saturday night at a District hospital after being shot that afternoon on a Southeast Washington street, D.C. police said yesterday. John Allen Jr., of the 3300 block of 14th Place SE, was pronounced dead at Howard University Hospital at 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve, according to police. Allen's death was the last recorded

Murders down (barely); Rate still high

2006-01-02T11:16:00.001-05:00

"The District still has the largest share of area killings, with 194 slayings in 2005, close to 2004's total of 198. ...In addition to having the highest number of killings, the District also tallied the highest homicide rate in the region: 35 per 100,000 residents. Across the country, cities similar to the District -- with populations of 500,000 to 1 million -- had an average homicide rate of

15yr old shot dead in SE

2006-01-01T16:49:00.000-05:00

"WASHINGTON - D.C. police are looking for the gunman who fired onto a Southeast Washington street Saturday afternoon, hitting a 15-year-old boy.Police say the victim was standing on the 3400 block of 13th Street with some others at around 12:45 p.m., when the suspect got out of a vehicle and started firing a handgun into the area, then fled.Officers say the gunman was wearing a dark coat and dark

Happy Anniversary to Me

2005-12-31T17:19:00.000-05:00

I have now been in D.C. for 10 years. Below are those years by the numbers. One marriage one separationthree funerals (3 too many)one coworker murdered (1 too many)one September 11one nieceone paralegal certificatethree internshipsfour jobstwo and a half years of law school (graduate in May)one small business (growing, thank you)three group housestwo apartmentsone housetwo cats nine weddingsone

nobody die

2005-12-30T23:29:00.000-05:00

Metropolitan Police Department: Crime and Activity Statistics: MURDERS AS OF DEC. 30, 2005This Year - 194Last Year - 195

No Privacy in Manassas?

2005-12-27T23:38:00.000-05:00

"That is because a zoning ordinance adopted this month by the city of Manassas redefines family, essentially restricting households to immediate relatives, even when the total is below the occupancy limit. ... 'It is not only unfair; it's racism,' said Edgar Rivera, an organizer with Tenants and Workers United, a Northern Virginia group that advocates affordable housing as a solution to

woman shot dead in NE

2005-12-27T09:16:00.000-05:00

"Police said they are seeking a Northeast Washington man in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman yesterday. Latisha Etheridge of the 2400 block of Kirston Street in the Adelphi area was found dead in a house in the 3400 block of South Dakota Avenue NE, police said. She had been shot in the head, police said. Police issued an arrest warrant for William E. Gales, 31, charging him with

Man shot dead in NE

2005-12-25T17:40:00.000-05:00

"Francis Kamara, 38, of Hyattsville was fatally shot about 5:20 p.m. near the minivans, sedans and sport-utility vehicles at his East Coast Auto lot in the 1100 block of Bladensburg Road NE, police said." WP

Cheers to local heroes

2005-12-23T11:47:00.000-05:00

"Wilson's efforts with the knife-wielding woman on the 1100 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW were honored Wednesday at the Metropolitan Police Department's annual award ceremony. Wilson received the force's Lifesaving Award during the ceremony, which honored dozens of officers for their efforts on the streets this year." Lifesaving Moments in the Line of Duty

Man shot dead in SE

2005-12-20T11:07:00.000-05:00

"Karlos Sanders, 37, of the 5300 block of Clay Terrace SE, was found shot about 11:10 p.m. Sunday in the 4800 block of Benning Road SE, police said. He was taken to Prince George's Hospital Center, where he was pronounced dead early yesterday." WP

Man shot dead in NE

2005-12-20T01:12:00.000-05:00

"An officer on patrol about 9:50 p.m. spotted a man lying in the 2400 block of 17th Street NE, Sgt. Joe Gentile said. The man was Momar Jackson, 32, of the 7200 block of Jaywick Avenue, and he had been shot multiple times in the body and head, Gentile said." WP

The ugly face of gentrification

2005-12-16T19:51:00.000-05:00

I don't know this place, but it sounds cool. Ms. Moss sounds like a bitch. And the landlord a greedy bastard. "Myla Moss, an advisory neighborhood commissioner whose district includes the 600 block of T Street, said she would prefer to see an art gallery or a child-care center take over the property. The cafe, she said, seemed geared more toward students of Howard University than the

Looks like I missed the fun debate

2005-12-16T19:45:00.000-05:00

"At a candidate forum at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, council member Vincent B. Orange Sr. (D-Ward 5) jumped all over his council chairman, Linda W. Cropp (D), for failing to fix D.C. public schools years ago when she was school board president. ('She's had her chance,' Orange sniffed.) Cropp slapped back with a withering assessment of the relative impact of Orange and the other council members who

A Vote?

2005-12-16T19:37:00.000-05:00

Still short a Senate voice, but a start I suppose. "WASHINGTON -- A compromise on Capitol Hill could help the District get a vote in Congress. Speaking on WTOP's Politics Program, Virginia Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA) says he has reached an agreement with the governor of Utah to add two seats in the House of Representatives -- one going to Utah, the other creating a seat in the District."

Marc Fisher on the Council & Baseball

2005-12-15T14:46:00.000-05:00

Marc Fisher breaks down where the council is on the baseball votes. And gets a good jab in on Williams while hes at it. "If the council voted strictly according to members' track records of support for economic development projects, the result would be, at least, a 10 to 3 approval of the stadium lease the city has signed with Major League Baseball. If members did what would be most likely to

Woman shot dead in NE

2005-12-13T13:15:00.000-05:00

"WASHINGTON (AP) - A passer-by made a grim discovery outside a D.C. public school Tuesday morning, when they found the body of a woman who had been shot dead. The body was lying on a path next to the playground behind Nalle Elementary School, in the 200 block of 50th Street, Northeast." WTOP

Toles calls it

2005-12-13T13:06:00.000-05:00

Two Men shot dead in NW

2005-12-10T17:20:00.000-05:00

"D.C. Police have identified the two men who died Friday night in a shooting in Northwest. Sergeant Joe Gentile says 21-year-old Josua Gregory of Northeast and 24-year-old Anthony Blount died in the incident that happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Columbia Road."wtopnews.com

The Lease is In

2005-12-10T11:29:00.000-05:00

Now the question is the bill. "The District government and Major League Baseball reached a formal agreement on a stadium lease yesterday after three months of negotiations and turned it over to the D.C. Council, which is to take a critical vote in 10 days.The city and baseball also completed a second agreement that would require the team to play in the District for 30 years. It would allow the

Man stabbed to death in NW

2005-12-10T08:52:00.000-05:00

"A 23-year-old Bowie man died early yesterday after being stabbed during a fight in a popular downtown Washington club, according to D.C. police. The incident occurred shortly before midnight Thursday in the cavernous Ascot Restaurant, a restaurant by day and a club by night that has been open for 28 years at 17th and L streets near Connecticut Avenue NW. ... Authorities identified the victim of

Man shot dead in SW

2005-12-09T12:44:00.000-05:00

"A 22-year-old man was found fatally shot in the stairwell of his apartment building in Southwest Washington early Wednesday, D.C. police said. Anthony Cunningham was found about 6:15 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Avenue SW, police said. Authorities urged anyone with information about the case to call them at 202-727-9099." WP

Grocery store for Historic Uline Arena?

2005-12-05T21:49:00.000-05:00

City Desk picks up on the potential future of the Unline Arena, and provides some good history of the place. It should designated as historic site (the grocery store is fine - just don't tear it down). "Near Northeast's abandoned Uline Arena is poised to become a grocery store, after six decades of descent from showplace to ice rink to circus venue to trash-transfer station. Downtown

a bloody night - Four shot dead

2005-12-02T18:18:00.000-05:00

"Four people were slain in a five-hour period last night and early this morning in the District, authorities said. The killings do not appear to be related. The first slaying occurred about 11:10 p.m. when a 17-year-old was shot at 14th and Chapin streets NW, police said. Investigators had no suspects and did not release the victim's name because they had not yet notified his relatives. About 30

Fenty alone in supprt for gay marriage

2005-12-02T18:13:00.000-05:00

On a position that could cost him votes, Fenty is standing on principle. When it comes to fundamental rights, you cannot compromise. "D.C. Councilmember Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) has emerged as the only mayoral candidate so far to express full support for the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the District." Washington Blade OnlineUPDATEI hope I did not speak too soon.3 D.C. Hopefuls

Teen shot dead in NW

2005-12-01T09:26:00.000-05:00

"A District teenager was fatally shot yesterday morning in Northwest Washington, police said. Authorities identified the victim as James Simms, 18, a student at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School. Police said they found him about 9:45 a.m. in the driver's seat of a black Oldsmobile that had crashed into a car in the 500 block of Taylor Street NW. Simms had been shot several times and died at

A buyers market? Say it ain't so.

2005-11-29T22:24:00.000-05:00

Will you be able to buy a luxury condo cheap? There sure are a lot of condos coming on-line soon, and a good amount of them were bought by investors. Of course they can always rent them out. "Buss said analysts are 'a little more nervous' about the condo and co-op market. In some regions, investors have bet heavily on condos. The fear is that they will dump their holdings or back out of

Drive-by shooting kills teen in SW

2005-11-29T10:16:00.000-05:00

"A teenager was killed and two others were wounded in a drive-by shooting yesterday afternoon at a Southwest Washington corner, D.C. police said. Several men were standing in the 1300 block of First Street SW, across from a city recreation center, about 12:30 p.m. when someone fired from a dark green Lincoln Continental, killing Gregory Kirkland, 18, of the 1400 block of Third Street SW, said

And you thought it was bad under Barry

2005-11-27T20:29:00.000-05:00

what the fuck? "District officials routinely violate city spending laws, avoiding competitive bidding, masking purchases under unrelated contracts and paying vendors without contracts or legal authority, according to D.C. records. Out of $2.5 billion in purchases last year, the city spent roughly $425 million in unauthorized payments and no-bid contracts, according to a Washington Post review

Born in the USA, Screwed by the GOP

2005-11-25T10:13:00.000-05:00

Of course these resolutions are silly (and perhaps a waste of time), but it shows how petty the Republicans are. If only Springsteen became a corporate whore, then perhaps the Republicans would like claim to be fans. "Last Friday, Senators John Corzine and Frank Lautenberg, Democrats of New Jersey, sponsored a resolution congratulating Bruce Springsteen on the 30th anniversary of his album 'Born

More on affordable housing

2005-11-25T09:44:00.000-05:00

The Post has been doing a good job of keeping this issue in the news. The recommendations cited require more action on the pat of the City Council and the Administration. "Fannie Mae's Stewart and the Urban Institute's Turner said the District needs to take steps to get more housing units on the market to decrease the pressure on home prices and rents. The city also needs to preserve its

Two Men shot dead in SE - updated

2005-11-23T11:52:00.000-05:00

"A man was fatally shot late last night in the Shipley Terrace area of Southeast Washington, authorities said. The victim was hit at least once in the head in the 2300 block of Savannah Street SE about 11:15 p.m.". MetroUPDATE: "Phyllis Phillips will cook the turkey and the ham, and everyone in her large family will eat some. But as she prepares Thanksgiving dinner today, to keep herself busy and

Toles on Stadium Costs

2005-11-22T10:39:00.000-05:00

Catania Calls Williams a Liar

2005-11-22T10:37:00.000-05:00

"WASHINGTON - Councilman David Catania is accusing the mayor of 'playing fast and loose' with the facts concerning cost overruns for the planned stadium in Southeast. Mayor Tony Williams said today during an announcement about his choice for Nationals ownership that the $535 million the city's budgeted for stadium construction won't be exceeded. He said that sum is meant to pay for the

Man shot dead in NW

2005-11-21T15:49:00.000-05:00

"A 23-year-old man was found shot to death about 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the 5800 block of Seventh Street NW, police said. Antoine Womack, of the 6000 block of North Dakota Avenue NE, died from an apparent gunshot to the head, authorities said. Police urged anyone with information to call detectives at 202-727-9099." WP

13 a lucky number?

2005-11-21T11:37:00.000-05:00

I guess this is good news. "The list of the most dangerous cities in the nation has been released, and D.C. is not in the top 10. The nation's capital is No. 13." nbc4.com

man shot dead in NE

2005-11-19T11:00:00.000-05:00

"A 31-year-old Northeast Washington man was shot on East Capitol Street on Wednesday night and died the next day, police said. Thomas Young, of the 1100 block of 16th Street NE, was shot several times about 8 p.m. Wednesday, police said. The shooting took place in the 5300 block of East Capitol Street. Authorities said they were not sure what Young was doing in the neighborhood. Young was taken

Examiner's Harry Jaffee lays into Brown

2005-11-18T13:47:00.000-05:00

Kwame Brown's endorsement and activity in Cropp's campaign is a head scratcher, to put it mildly. Jaffee's take seem right-on to me. "The mayoral campaign season has barely begun and already we might have seen the most boneheaded move of the moment - or might it be political genius?I vote dumb and dumber."

Man shot dead in NE

2005-11-18T13:26:00.000-05:00

"A man was fatally shot and a woman was wounded yesterday morning as they stood on a street in Northeast Washington, D.C. police said. Patrick Carter, 29, whose address was not known, died after being taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. A 22-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to both arms and was expected to survive, police said. Her name was withheld because she is considered a

Evans Under Investigation

2005-11-13T23:26:00.000-05:00

"City regulators are looking at whetherCouncilman Jack Evans violated campaign finance rules by spending money from his political fund on members of his Ward 2constituency.Evans' political action committee reported to D.C.'s campaign finance office that it spent more than $12,000 on constituent meals and entertainment. That could violate regulations, which say PAC money can only be spent on

Housing Bubble Deflating

2005-11-11T11:40:00.000-05:00

It appears the housing market in D.C. peaked around April, with the median price at $435k. "New data released yesterday show that in the past year, home sales in the Washington region have declined sharply, the inventory of unsold homes is up significantly, and prices have flattened and, in some cases, fallen." Housing Market Cooling, Data Say

Mayoral Debate Tonight at UDC

2005-11-09T12:04:00.000-05:00

"Five major Democratic candidates for D.C. mayor are scheduled to face off tonight at the University of the District of Columbia in the first citywide forum of the 2006 political season. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp, council members Adrian M. Fenty (Ward 4) and Vincent B. Orange Sr. (Ward 5), lobbyist Michael A. Brown and former telecommunications executive Marie C. Johns have accepted

Meth Problem

2005-11-08T11:08:00.000-05:00

If it is not one thing, it is another. The Post exposes the rising problem of Meth use in D.C. "But meth use is increasing in portions of the gay community, according to local health officials, area addiction and mental health practitioners, and specialists in gay health issues. The District's Whitman-Walker Clinic, which provides HIV/AIDS and other health services to a largely gay clientele,

2 dead

2005-11-08T09:02:00.000-05:00

"A 20-year-old man was shot to death yesterday near Eighth and T streets NW, one of two unrelated homicides in the District, police said. Cortez Mayo of the 1700 block of Eighth Street NW suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Howard University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, said Sgt. Joe Gentile, a police spokesman. The shooting occurred about 3:20 a.m., he said. In the