In Virginia’s still-undecided attorney general election, Republican Mark Obenshain’s lead over Democrat Mark Herring is down to just 17 votes. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Home prices went up throughout the Washington area in October, with a regional median price of $380,000. Falls Church continues to be the most expensive place to live, with a median home price of $590,000. [Real Estate Business Intelligence]
Washington Hospital Center is going to lay off more than 200 employees after decreases in admissions and Medicaid payments. [Post]
There is a lot of television being made about the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. [Capital Comment]
It could snow on Tuesday. Really. [Capital Weather Gang]
JetBlue protests proposed US Airways-American Airlines merger with cheap fares out of Reagan National Airport. [JetBlue]
Here’s a nutty article arguing that cyclists are gradually eroding the rights of drivers. [Weekly Standard]
Whiskey tastings, bike parties, and other things to do this week. [After Hours]
Happy hour of the day: Wine, beer, margaritas, and nachos for $5 each at Mi Cocina (5471 Wisconsin Ave., NW) from 5 to 7 PM, and again after 9. [Best Bites]
Afternoon Shots: November 11
In Virginia’s still-undecided attorney general election, Republican Mark Obenshain’s lead over Democrat Mark Herring is down to just 17 votes. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Home prices went up throughout the Washington area in October, with a regional median price of $380,000. Falls Church continues to be the most expensive place to live, with a median home price of $590,000. [Real Estate Business Intelligence]
Washington Hospital Center is going to lay off more than 200 employees after decreases in admissions and Medicaid payments. [Post]
There is a lot of television being made about the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. [Capital Comment]
It could snow on Tuesday. Really. [Capital Weather Gang]
JetBlue protests proposed US Airways-American Airlines merger with cheap fares out of Reagan National Airport. [JetBlue]
Here’s a nutty article arguing that cyclists are gradually eroding the rights of drivers. [Weekly Standard]
Whiskey tastings, bike parties, and other things to do this week. [After Hours]
Happy hour of the day: Wine, beer, margaritas, and nachos for $5 each at Mi Cocina (5471 Wisconsin Ave., NW) from 5 to 7 PM, and again after 9. [Best Bites]
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