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Sound The Alarm! Listen To What Your Dogs Are Saying

Submitted by Washington Humane Society, Washington Humane Society
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 2:45pm

By Kevin Simpson, WHS Director of Training and Behavior

In the wee hours one morning I awoke to my youngest dog, Dallas, barking at some random noises coming from outside my house.  In my half-conscious state I told her to go back to sleep and ignored her - not realizing that the house directly behind mine was a blazing inferno.  Had she been a person, she would have called 911.  But as a dog, in essence, I am her 911 when things aren’t right ...I just wasn’t answering her call that morning. 

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Spring into Bocce

Submitted by Gautam Chowdhry, Community Blogger
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 1:26pm
Spring into Bocce

If you like specials on quality beers; an excuse to make endless ball jokes; or building a social network after-hours, then DC Bocce is perfect for you.

This spring you can enjoy the nice weather and play bocce at various locations in DC/VA/MD: Arlington, Bethesda, Capitol Hill, Crystal City, Columbia Heights Adams Morgan, or Dupont.

The Season runs for eight weeks including a play-off tournament, two end-of-season events, contests, giveaways, and food & drink specials after each night's match.

Bocce is a great game that is enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities, and DC Bocce is a league that is well organized and easy to make friends in.

Visit DCBocce.com to register for the season, which begins the week of April 18th, and to find out more information about the League.

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Howard Students Deliver 1,000-Plus Books to D.C. High School

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 11:36am
Howard Students Deliver 1,000-Plus Books to D.C. High School

This story comes to us from Kirstin Lewis:

WASHINGTON – A week ago, there was almost nothing in the mid-sized room that served as the library for Washington Metropolitan High School, save two barely-stocked bookshelves with four disconnected computer monitors. Today, there are hundreds of books stacked up across the room. There range from algebra to the Autobiography of Malcolm X, from Langston Hughes to Howard Hughes, from language to love stories. They are the fruits of a two-week book drive by Howard University student to give the students at Washington Metropolitan a well-stocked library.

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Lou Lou Boutique Opens Eighth Location

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 11:06am

This story comes to us from Erica Ann Lindgren:

Loulou, a women’s accessory boutique, plans to open its eighth location in April 2011. With stores currently located in Bethesda, DuPont Circle and Metro Station, Loulou Georgetown marks the fourth metropolitan Washington D.C. location.

 

The new store, located in Georgetown at 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW, will carry both moderately priced and designer accessories, including jewelry, handbags, outerwear, and toiletries.  The store will be approximately 1,200 square feet and is located right next door to the Georgetown Inn.

 

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Enjoy Your Easter Brunch or Dinner At One Of These D.C. Area Restaurants

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 9:24am
Enjoy Your Easter Brunch or Dinner At One Of These D.C. Area Restaurants

This story comes to us from Heather Freeman:

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011)—This Easter be sure to hop on over to the many Washington area restaurants that are offering fabulous holiday brunches and dinners on Sunday, April 24th.  From family-friendly events to intimate and sophisticated dining, guests have a bounty of options for creating a memorable Easter experience.

 

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Hundreds of DC High School Students Prepare for Their Day in Court

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 9:12am

This story comes to us from Sarah Medway:

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Metro GM Warns Against Budget Cuts

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 8:03am
Metro GM Warns Against Budget Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Metro's general manager says efforts to maintain and refurbish the transit system would take a big hit if Congress gives final approval to a $150 million cut in funding.

General Manager Richard Sarles told The Washington Post's editorial board on Monday that train delays would become more frequent, Metro would order fewer buses and ticket machines might not be replaced if funding is reduced. Sarles, however, said that safety initiatives would continue even without the $150 million.

The National Transportation Safety Board recommended track equipment upgrades after a 2009 crash on the red line that killed nine people.

Sarles says the region's congressional delegation and lawmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., have been working to preserve the funding.

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