D.C. Elections Board Un...

It seems that the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics isn’t particularly enamored with right-wing filmmaker James O’Keefe’s use of the April 3 primary D.C. primary to make a point about the need for voter identification laws. [ more › ] Read more here: D.C. Elections...

Guest Post: A Parent in...

Donna Stefano is project director at the Cooperative Housing Foundation—known simply as CHF International — which serves more than 20 million people each year around the world. CHF International’s headquarters are based in Silver Spring, Maryland, but staff members worldwide...

Tech Geeks Predictably ...

The iPad 3 went on sale today across the country. But it wasn’t just tech geeks waiting outside their local Apple stores this morning—they were joined by protesters demanding an “ethical iPad.” [ more › ] Continued here:  Tech Geeks Predictably Line Up for...

College Hoops Roundup: ...

While we have already discussed what the local men’s basketball teams will be up to later this week, the women’s teams will also be repping the DMV starting this Saturday. DCist breaks down where the Terps, Hoyas, and Mids will be going for the women’s NCAA Tournament:...

Just Leave Work and Hea...

If you’ve found it hard to concentrate on work every time you glance outside today, this is probably why: Temperatures hit 80 degrees about 4 p.m., the Capital Weather Gang reports. [ more › ] See original here:  Just Leave Work and Head to the Beach: It’s 80 Degrees in...

‘Agony and Ecstas...

Mike Daisey, whose last monologue, The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs was both hilarious and thought-provoking, returns to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in the 2012-2013 season with a new work. [ more › ] Original post:  ‘Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs’ Performer Mike...

Meet Your Local Billion...

Forbes released yesterday its annual list of the world’s billionaires. Of the 1,226 names on the list worth a collective $4.6 trillion—both all-time records, by the way—14 of them live in the greater Washington area. [ more › ] Go here to read the rest:  Meet Your...

Get Your 2012 DCist Exp...

We’re happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for the two opening nights of the Sixth Annual DCist Exposed photography show, set for March 21 and 22. We’ve got some fantastic new photographs and great sponsors, so buy yours before they’re all gone! [ more › ]...

Cyclist Struck by Truck...

Last week we reported that Shawn Streiff, the 29-year-old cyclist that collided with a truck at the corner of 11th and U Streets NW, had been cited by police for running a red light, failing to yield the right of way and not wearing a helmet. It now looks like one of those citations is...

Sweetlife Festival Anno...

The Sweetlife Festival, sponsored by good-natured salad-makers Sweetgreen, announced the lineup for its 2012 edition today. The leafy vegetables might be locally sourced; the indie rock and hip-hop acts listed today for the April 28 concert are anything but. [ more › ] See the rest...