Metro Weekly

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  • Environs

    By on December 31, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson This 3BR, 1BA bungalow is the perfect entry into the socially-conscious and good neighborly community of Takoma Park. A perfect fit...

  • Seven Ways to $7,000

    By on December 31, 2003

    Over the past few weeks, many of us have been busy buying presents and hosting parties. In the process, we've inflicted substantial damage to our...

  • Environs

    By on December 24, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Amenities are made to be used, so luxuriate in the Jacuzzi, admire the period renovations, and lounge at the grand piano...

  • Environs

    By on December 17, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Home is where the art is in this 1BR, 1BA Dupont apartment. Uncommonly clean, a simple presto! converts the living room...

  • Tax Trimming Tips

    By on December 17, 2003

    With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to receiving presents from friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, most of us forget to accept...

  • Environs

    By on December 10, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson This is where you want to live: An almost-new 3BR, 2 1/2 BA, 4-floor townhouse in the always convenient ‘burbs of...

  • Wise Holiday Spending

    By on December 3, 2003

    The holiday season is a time of parties, decorations, gift giving -- and debt. Unfortunately, long after the snow has melted and the trees sprung...

  • Yule Be Swell

    By on December 3, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Whether they're from a farm in Virginia or the mountains of Colorado, an army of trees has begun its annual invasion...

  • Smart Charity

    By on November 19, 2003

    The holiday season has arrived. For many of us, the holidays mean too much food, too much shopping and, at times, too much family. But...

  • Dishing It Out

    By on November 19, 2003

    Photos by Todd Franson A wondrous thing happened last spring in Foggy Bottom at the River Inn. The Foggy Bottom Café, which had fallen to...

  • Environs

    By on November 19, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson This is what it looks like when worlds collide in a 3-lvl, 2 BR, 2 BA Dupont townhouse, where a library,...

  • Kicking the Habit

    By on November 12, 2003

    Two times as many lesbians report being heavy smokers than straight women, says the Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer, so it's no surprise if...

  • Environs

    By on November 12, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson CLASSIFIED: Lesbian couple with two cats, one green thumb, needed to strike out to greener pastures, leaving the cozy apartment life...

  • Scoring Your Credit

    By on November 5, 2003

    Back in high school and college, one simple number -- your GPA -- could make or break your future. Wasn't it great to finally graduate,...

  • Environs

    By on November 5, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Start with the art in this 3BR, 2 1/2BA Adams Morgan townhouse, where long and tall walls make expansive vistas for...