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Jul 3, 2009

Maybe it was the head-start, or maybe it's just because they can eat eight at a time. Either way, the elephants beat the humans in a tune-up for tomorrow's hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island.

Jul 3, 2009

Bring your favorite inflatable to the judging table at the post-Independence Day edition of Spike'd Sundays.

Jul 3, 2009

Traffic? HERE? We're shocked. Find out which streets in the District and Arlington to avoid on July 4.

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Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see "Bruno" on Tuesday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the AMC Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.). The 24 winners will be contacted via e-mail on the afternoon...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

Preparations for the Fourth of July are under way in the nation's capital.

Jul 3, 2009 | 5 comments

Someone is kicking women's shins near the Columbia Heights Metro Station during morning commutes.

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

Jul 2, 2009

Move over Madame Tussaud, Troy Landwehr makes statues you can eat.

Jul 2, 2009

What better way to celebrate the big 233? (Wow, we're old.) Head out for a Fat Camp-themed Fourth of July celebration.

Jul 2, 2009

A Folklife insider dishes on the can't-miss events of the 2009 fest.

Jul 1, 2009 | 4 comments

The D.C. area has one of the highest rates of sexual activity in the country but is among the least satisfied, according to a survey by condom maker Trojan.

Jul 2, 2009

We don’t usually condone drunken swimming, but there's a need to celebrate, right? Skyline Pool is hosting a very adult swim on Friday.

Jul 2, 2009

Would it be shallow to call this the solution to all summer beauty conundrums? 'Cause we're going to.

Jul 2, 2009

Artomatic wraps it up on Friday night, with a fashionable event (literally). Don't be scared to go all out -- especially once you see what these people are wearing.

Jul 2, 2009

Sick of being jammed into a Metro car with your sweaty buddies and 3,000 Midwestern tourists? Ride your bike and leave it with a bike babysitter.

Jul 2, 2009

Crawl through Midtown bars, see Rare Essence at 9:30 or catch up on your stories in Georgetown.

Jul 3, 2009

The economy has more people leery about making plans far in advance; travel companies are offering more last-minute deals, and new technologies are fostering bargains that come and go like mayflies.

Jun 30, 2009 | 4 comments

Twitter was aflutter with rumors of the "Real World" arrival Tuesday.

Jul 1, 2009 | 2 comments

Summer staycation getting you down? Check out some of the country's top beaches. From secluded oases to mainstream scenes, these spots are worth a visit... even if it's just in your mind.

Jul 1, 2009

Celebrate Walkman's three decades and try to remember what life was life was like without portable music. Scary, right?

Jul 2, 2009

The Washington Humane Society is hosting a cat and kitten adoption event in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Jul 1, 2009 | 16 comments

This yuppie puppy was stolen outside the Whole Foods on P Street N.W. last night. Seriously, who steals a dog?

Jul 1, 2009

Have a Ninten-tastic night at K Street's Lotus Lounge (prizes included).