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Native Washingtonian 101 – It’s not D.C.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Rick

Locals refer to themselves as Washingtonians. We don’t say D.C. At most we’ll refer to the city as “The District.” I really hate this new “DMV” trend. That’s the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, not D.C.-MD-VA. Suburbanites will say D.C., usually … Continue reading →

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Native Washingtonian 101: Beating the heat

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Rick

We’re into the dog days of summer when high humidity makes even upper 80 degrees feel intolerable. So after watching so many people nearly drop from the heat while walking around our monuments, let this native son of Washington offer … Continue reading →

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