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Governor pushes highway plan

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.

Doug Williams

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Washington Redskin Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was named the MVP of the Super Bowl XXII, after leading his team to a 42-10 defeat of the Denver Broncos.

Photo: Bethesda - Bethesda Row

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bethesda Row features movies that are not played at most average movie theaters. It's movies are mostly independent and foreign films.

Photo: Friendship Heights - Mazza Gallerie

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

UPDATE: His first and last day at Blair

By Allison Elvove, Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Monday, Jan. 31, junior Abrahm Gurmu died of heart disease. It was his first day at Blair. Abrahm, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, came to America eight months ago to pursue a better education. "He was very eager to go to school," said Abrahm's cousin, senior Namerud Admasu. Abrahm was also a model student back at home in Addis Keteema School, according to his older brother, Dawit Gurmu, who said Abrahm was one of 10,000 students, out of a pool of five million, to receive a high score on an important nationwide exam.

Photo: Foster Brothers Coffee

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Pentagon Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Dupont circle - Kramerbooks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.

Photo: Court House - AMC Movie Theater

By Shannon Egan | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Friendship Heights - Neiman-Marcus

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Bethesda - Barnes and Noble

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Cleveland Park - Uptown

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Farragut North Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Bethesda - Austin Grill

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Austin Grill near the Bethesda station.

Photo: Dupont Circle - Wrapworks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Local News

By Daniel Aisen | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Metro Center Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Doug Williams

By | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Doug Williams, football player for the Washington Redskins.

Photo: Court House - Boston Market

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.

Photo: Tenleytown - Best Buy

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown

Photo: Metro Center - E Street Cinema

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

E Street Cinema near Metro Center

Photo: Pentagon City Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Friendship Heights - Maggianos

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Maggiano's restaurant, located near the Friendship Heights station.

Click here for a review of Maggiano's.

Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »