News & Politics

The Morning Buzz

Good morning, Washington! Here's what we're reading around the web this AM.

Photo by Flickr user Medmoiselle T

Wow! The response to our first-ever Washingtonian photo contest has been amazing. What's that? You haven't voted yet? Get on over there! To see more honorable mentions, head to our gallery here.

Good news for foodies: Summer Restaurant Week dates and participants have been announced. We've got the details

Greater Greater Washington (a great, great web site) gives, um, great coverage to the the Union Station photography hearing. 

Best Google news ever: Google maps now offers walking directions instead of just driving ones. This means you'll get the shortest route from point to point, regardless if a one way street or other traffic issue gets in the way.