Holiday Gifts: Gifts that will have teens laughing and talking
Teens are not the easy shop. What they want is not always practical to buy and a gift card for gasoline, while practical, is not a lot of fun. Here are some ideas that provide gifts that are not only...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Perfect gifts for runners
Runners, from those who run for fun to those who run marathons for fame and glory, have very special needs. Specialy constructed clothing and safety equipment keep your runner safe, illuminated and...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Toys for children two to three years old
Photo Gallery: Finding toys for the 2-3 age group can be hard. When perusing the recommend ages of toys on the shelves of the stores, it can seem like these little in-betweeners have been left out....
View ArticleThe Museum of Science Fiction is trying to raise money for a preview museum
WASHINGTON, November 21, 2013 —A museum devoted entirely to everything science-fiction is planning to land in Washington, D.C. The group behind the museum is hoping that they can have the first ever...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Gifts for her
Give a gift to the mom, grandmom, wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter - any of the women in your life that do so much for you that says “I thought about you before I went shopping….” Engrave the memory...
View ArticleLoudoun considers loans to finish silver metro line
Video: Related Columns LOUDOUN COUNTY, November 22, 2013 — As the Metro’s new Silver Line slowly winds its way into Loudoun County that county’s officials need to begin making important decisions...
View ArticleMaryland secessionists are meeting tonight on independent statehood
WASHINGTON, November 22, 2013 — Tonight, a group of likeminded individuals will hold a town-hall style meeting at Allegany College in Maryland to discuss a topic near and dear to all their hearts: the...
View ArticleOver 1600 tickets reported in October
MARYLAND, November 21, 2013 — Maryland State Police officers say they have given out more than 1600 tickets for hand held cell phone use since that state officially panned the use of all handheld...
View ArticleThe GOP won't win Hispanic votes by opposing abortion rights
OCALA, Fla., November 29, 2013 — Nearly two weeks ago, a proposed ban on late term abortions in Albuquerque was defeated. Jeri Clausing of the Associated Press reported that “(i)n a closely watched,...
View ArticleMichelob ULTRA becomes title sponsor of 13.1 Marathon Series
Related Columns NEW YORK, November 28, 2013 — Announcements of new title sponsorships for running and triathlon races all over the U.S. have been lighting up running news all year long. Now Michelob...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Toys for boys
Related Columns Christmas is just around the corner. For many people with children this can be a stressful trying to find the right gifts for their kids. Here is a list of this year’s best gifts for...
View ArticleTed Leonsis steals spotlight at Small Business Summit II
WASHINGTON, November 27, 2013 – DC at Large Councilman Vincent Orange hosted the second annual Small Business Summit with lunch for over 300 members of the local business community but sports and...
View ArticleBurglaries are on the rise this holiday season in Washington D.C.
Related Columns GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, November 26, 2013 — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is warning people to take care this holiday season, as they estimate that the number of burglaries...
View ArticleHappy free-market Thanksgiving!
Related Columns COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., November 28, 2013 — The contest for individual rights and freedoms against the collectivist, authoritarian mentality is not new. The first permanent European...
View ArticleDC Zoning Commission hears testimony on parking
WASHINGTON, November 20, 2013 — Yesterday the DC Zoning Commission heard testimony from city residents regarding the minimum parking requirements in the District. The Zoning Commission is considering...
View ArticleMetro police arrest copper wire thief
WASHINGTON, November 22, 2013 — The Associated Press is reporting that, after a recent rash of copper robberies in the DC Metropolitan Area, Metro Transit Police have made an arrest. Police have...
View ArticleHudak Resigns!
Related Columns COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., November 27, 2013 — Coloradans have something else to be thankful for tomorrow: Senator Evie Hudak, under threat of recall, has today announced her resignation...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Toys for girls and toddlers
Related Columns WASHINGTON, November 25, 2013 — Many parents remember when Tickle-Me-Elmo was introduced. It was one of the hottest toys of 1996, fetching up to $1,500 when supplies were too small for...
View ArticleMeeting to discuss minimum wage for tipped workers
WASHINGTON, November 25, 2013 — The Institute for Policy Studies, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United-DC, and Busboys & Poets will be holding a forum discussion on the possibility of raising...
View ArticleMaryland to use paper ballots in 2016 elections
MARYLAND, November 22, 2013 — Maryland voters had better start sharpening their No. 2 pencils between now and 2016. After a short experiment with electronic voting machines, the state as decided to...
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