Not only is Stumpy a symbol of resilience in an era of climate change, when it finally perishes it will be a symbol of how resilience can only carry one so far.

Either way, the longer it endures and the greater its fame spreads, the more good it does. Keep on keeping on, Stumpy.

Second Marriott ever after the Twin Bridges Marriott, which was torn down in the 90s and is now Long Bridge Park. Funnily enough, Arlington County also approved a mixed-use office and hotel development for that site that never got built. Maybe the Key Bridge Marriott site is destined to become more parkland there as well.

The sooner they can demolish it, the better. What an eyesore

If the race organizers want the additional service they should bear the additional costs

What difference would that even make? There’s no way Congress would let Metro ban guns

We’ve actually been somewhat blessed by the seasonably cold weather, which is preserving and extending the magnolias while holding off the cherries

What would make more sense than “overtime”? Overlap? Overdrive?

You’re tipping because you feel guilty that they’re underpaid. And it must work

Rather than skirting WMSC’s decisions and trying to get enough public support that WMSC lets them slide, WMATA should try just doing what WMSC says. They’ve been getting caught every time.

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I thought all the new lanterns were beautiful (in particular there was one phoenix lantern that was a stunning piece of art) but I can see them not being as interesting for the kiddies. I did miss some of the older lights.

I guess that's one way to avoid fixing the seawall and path on top of it - move the path inland and surrender the seawall entirely.