The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority has hired Lance Wyman to update the Metro map he created over 30 years ago. His revised version needs to accommodate the Silver Line which is being built along the Dulles corridor as well as include the new Blue Line split. He’s nervous about updating his iconic design.
Last month, [...]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — On Sunday, my father treated several of us to lunch at old favorite, Chadwick’s in Old Town. I arrived a little late because I needed to park at the public garage near city hall. I arrived just as the waiter was taking drink orders, so when I heard that DC Brau, the [...]
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Ombudsman recently moved to Northern Virginia from the Boston area to be closer to WWN operations.* His arrival is good on several fronts, including the bourbon one. On Saturday, before meeting up with my dad for some chili dogs at The Vienna Inn, we visited his new apartment in order [...]
Norm’s Beer and Wine Customers Fight Non-Compete Clause – Vienna Patch
When I still lived in Vienna, Norm’s Beer & Wine was my go-to for suds. The service was strong and owner Norm Yow was personable. His shop has created a devoted following, but his days at the Danor Plaza location he’s been in since 1998 [...]
For Vienna man, case of notorious spy Hanssen hit too close to home – The Fairfax Times
Brian Kelley, who lived on Talisman Drive outside of Vienna, Va., was originally thought to be the spy that was actually Robert Hanssen. The FBI was 99.9% sure that Kellly was “Ramon Garcia” and for 4 years 2 years [...]
Former spy Hanssen’s house is on the market – USA Today
VIENNA, Va. — Growing up around Washington was an interesting experience, though I did not quite realize it at the time.
I am sure my family and friends from the Wolf Trap Elementary school district in and near Vienna will be interested to know that the [...]
When I was at Penn State, explaining where I was from was tricky. If I said Virginia, even Northern Virginia, I was usually greeted informed that I was often mocked by Pennsylvaninans* for being from the South. Um, not really, because as a former co-worker from Central Virginia via Texas told me, “you are way [...]
ARLINGTON, Va. — I have been critical of the marketing of the Washington Nationals in the past, so I thought I would share a positive sign. For years, I’ve wondered why I can’t find a Nats pocket schedule anywhere but the ticket windows at Nationals Park. I am pleased that this season, Harris Teeter, the [...]
Fairfax Co. to recommend Metro station names – WTOP
Fairfax County is set to make recommendations for the Silver Line Metro stations within its borders. Going from West to East, the suggestions are Herndon-Dulles East (near Route 28), Herndon-Reston West (near Monroe Street), Reston Town Center (near Reston Parkway), Reston-Wiehle Avenue, Tysons-Spring Hill Road (Route 7 [...]
The South’s Capital Dilemma – Disunion, The Times
One of my Penn State professors, Ford Risley, writes about the choice the Confederacy faced in deciding on their capital. Originally, sleepy Montgomery, Ala. was the capital but Richmond was the ultimate seat of rebel power. The ramifications, of course, were huge.
Despite being a resident of the [...]
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