Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The new year looks like it will kick off chilly and dry.
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- Ben Gross
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Tuesday, January 1
Twenty-twelve was a wild year for weather in the Washington metropolitan region. On June 29, the derecho terrorized the area, forcing President Obama to declare Montgomery County a disaster area. In the fall, while we were spared the major brunt, Hurricane Sandy caused widespread flooding, downed trees, food and supply shortages at local stores and numerous school, government and activity cancellations and postponements. Those two weather events may have been the most memorable, but according to WJLA's website, a number of weather records were set in 2012: How does the forecast for the start of 2013 look? Look for New Year's Eve temperatures in the mid-30s, with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation overnight. New Year's Day should…
The 17th annual plunge where participants run into the chilly Chesapeake Bay will take place on Jan. 26, 2013, at Sandy Point State Park.
Each year, thousands take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay for the annual Mayland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maryland. The Plungefest is set for Jan. 26, 2013, at Sandy Point State Park. Frigid Friday for participating schools will take place the day before the Plungefest. To participate in the plunge, you must collect a minimum of $50 in pledges—and if you're younger than 18, you must have a parent or guardian's written consent. More than $200,000 has been raised for Special Olympics Maryland, according to the event's website. Click here to register for the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. See past stories:
Monday, December 31, 2012
A guide to living, eating and politicizing in Montgomery County in 2013.
1. Nancy Navarro In; Roger Berliner Out Each year Montgomery County sees a peaceful leadership change, when the county council president steps aside, making way for a new head at the helm of the county’s democratic process. In 2012, Councilman Roger Berliner (D-Dist. 1) took the reins from Councilwoman Valerie Ervin (D-Dist 5). After a year focused on economic development, budget wrangling and squabbles with Pepco and public utilities, Berliner stepped down as council president in December, and Nancy Navarro will take over council leadership for 2013. Each council president sets the tone and agenda for the year’s government focus. For 2013, Navarro says she'll emphasize economic development and educational equality. 2. Renting In; Home …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Ring in 2013 in style -- close to home.
New Year's Eve is fast approaching, and if you're still clueless about what to do, check out these fun options close to home -- from low-key to extravagant. What/Where: “A Night on the Town” at DoubleTree Bethesda When: 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Highlights: This event is themed around cities across the nation and features an open bar, food stations located in “city-themed” venues, a DJ and a dance floor, live jazz, dance lessons, photography, a movie theater, and a champagne toast. Cost: $99 per person. VIP specials for $289 and $339 per couple include deluxe guest rooms. Tickets must be reserved in advance. What/Where: Mezza Madness Celebration at Lebanese Taverna When: 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Highlights: Nosh on more than 20 traditional …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Welcome in 2013 at one of these events.
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- Ben Gross
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
From large-scale, themed, multi-room extravaganzas to more subdued music and art events, the Washington, DC, area has something for just about everyone on New Year’s Eve. If you like the more traditional big crowd, big event type celebration, “Big Night DC” at the Gaylord National Resort at the National Harbor may be the destination for you. With 15 themed party areas, five dance floors, more than a dozen bands and DJs, VIP rooms and a number of full and open bars, this six-hour party could see more than 7,000 attendees! Cost: Tickets are currently $149.99 per person for the main event, $199.99 for the VIP area and include drinks, food, a fun casino lounge—meaning no gambling—and music. Another event that is sure to be on the raucous …
Nadia Biznis
7:28 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I know this weather is just nuts. There was like rain, and wind, and sun, and hot, and cold, and snow. Man, it was even dark at night and sunny during the days there were no clouds. And asteroids, we had asteroids. This has never ever happened in history... we had thunderstorms. Scary, scary stuff. Congress should ban high-capacity natural disasters, no one needs a hurricane. /sarcasm off more ›