October is one of the best times to visit the nationâs capital as humidity is low, crowds are sparse, and the trees are just beginning to change colors. There are a number of special fall events happening throughout the month as well. Hereâs a list of our favorite things happening this October in Washington, DC.
Reggie Roby: Former Dolphin dead at 43. Former Dolphins punter Reggie Roby, known for his towering kicks, died Monday morning at home in Nashville, Tenn., where he lived with his third wife, Melissa, and four children.
Maurice Hinchey, the retired congressman who died last week and will be buried tomorrow, never took himself too seriously but he took his job and his responsibilities very seriously.Itâs a distinction that these days is hard to find, harder to remember.Even when he wielded the kind of power that came from being a member of the House majority on the powerful Appropriations Committee, he was always comfortable visiting the towns and cities in his sprawling district, always approachable,