The mercury is expected to flirt with 100 degrees today as a heat wave envelops the region. Tomorrow will bring more of the same heat and humidity — but with a better chance of hitting 100.
If you’ve lived through just one summer in the D.C. area, this is nothing new. In fact, there’s an excellent chance that it will get even hotter at some point this summer.
With the Washington region’s notorious swamp-like conditions returning, we were wondering: what’s your favorite way to beat the heat?
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I have a nice pool in my fancy Clarendon complex. Great after a long day of work!
I have a nice pool in my crappy South Arlington complex.
going to the pool.
I have a complex about fancy pools/
Do ARLnow memberships have reciprocity with all fancy Arlington complex pools?
Head to the library and browse good books and DVDs. Free membership for all Arlingtonians (no expensive condos needed
Swimming in the outdoor pool.