Metro Weekly

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  • City Slicker

    By on June 22, 2005

    In the heavily masculinized world of automobiles, trucks are the truly butch boys. Big and rugged, these haulers are expected to extend their capable aura...

  • A Step Forward

    By on June 8, 2005

    While there are plenty of car enthusiasts in the world who live for the chance to ogle the latest exotic offerings and talk shop about...

  • Environs

    By on May 25, 2005

    TAKE ON THE 'BURBS with this stunning two-level, 3BR, 2BA condo nestled in a quiet corner of Falls Church. A soaring living room ceiling will...

  • Environs

    By on May 11, 2005

    A LOT OF ROOM, with a view! If you can tear yourself away from gazing at the expansive skyline from atop this Adams Morgan 2...

  • The Middle Child

    By on April 27, 2005

    These are the times that try an SUV-lover's soul. With the price of regular pushing ever-upwards to $2.50 a gallon, every trip to the gas...

  • Environs

    By on April 20, 2005

    Steve Benzek found his home in Arlington long before the real estate market became the goose that laid a million golden eggs. But his home...

  • Hold the Phone

    By on April 13, 2005

    For many years, I have been on a crusade to stop telemarketers. I hate them. This is an entire industry whose main strategy is based...

  • Environs

    By on March 30, 2005

    You can't help but fall for this two-story Shaw 2 BR plus den townhouse. If the exposed brick and bigger-than-it-looks interior don't grab you, the...

  • Environs

    By on March 23, 2005

    Home is where the C&O Canal is with this New York style 1 BR plus den, three-level loft apartment. Complete with two balconies for neighborhood...

  • Stepping Up

    By on March 16, 2005

    So many of my friends have an anti-American bias when it comes to cars, reflexively disparaging anything that comes out of the Big Three automakers...

  • Gay Tax Tips

    By on March 16, 2005

    With tax season upon us, you and your partner may be in for some good news: Some gay couples have a distinct advantage over married...

  • The Cute Factor

    By on March 2, 2005

    Hands down, the MINI Cooper is one of the cutest, most adorable cars on the road. The slightly prominent headlamps and oval grille convey the...

  • Fixing Your Finances

    By on March 2, 2005

    As a financial planner, I work with many different types of clients. I have school teachers, lawyers and entrepreneurs. And while they all have different...

  • Environs

    By on February 16, 2005

    You too can be part of the U Street scene with this upper floor 1 BR + den, 1 BA apartment overlooking D.C.'s fastest growing...

  • Status Symbol

    By on February 9, 2005

    The first time out of the gate wasn't that auspicious for the Toyota Prius, part of the vanguard of the gas-electric hybrid cars just edging...