Washington wins in walkability

The Brookings Institution ranks Washington, DC the #1 most walkable metro area in the country. (CNN)

Let's add that to the running list of reasons to overlook the climate and the housing market and live in this great city.

Burbite propaganda!

A new study shows that DC's recent population boom represents an influx of "singles, empty nesters and childless couples but not families needed for stability." (WP)

Whatever, man. I'd say my "urban family" is more stable than my actual family in many ways. Viva la group house. Big shout-out to the roomies.