WASHINGTON — From sexual assault in the workplace to Metro finally addressing its finances, WTOP commentator Chris Core looks back at the year that was 2017 and contemplates the year’s biggest triumphs and fumbles. See who, and what, made his annual naughty and nice list.
Naughty:
Congress AGAIN, punting instead of passing a real budget to keep the government open! (AP/Susan Walsh)
AP/Susan Walsh
Nice:
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe coming all the way from Richmond to be on “Ask the Governor” every month. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
WTOP/Amanda Iacone
Naughty:
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. No need to say more. (AP/Chris O’Meara)
AP/Chris O’Meara
Nice:
Metro finally getting serious about its funding and safety problems. (AP/Evan Vucci)
AP/Evan Vucci
Nice:
The Nats, Wizards and Caps all having great seasons and making the playoffs. (The Associated Press)
The Associated Press
Naughty:
The Nats, Wizards and Caps all taking early exits from the playoffs. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Nice:
More lanes and commuting options on Interstate 66 in Virginia. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Naughty:
The cost to use those lanes for single drivers. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Nice:
Nats pitcher Max Scherzer winning his second straight Cy Young Award. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Naughty:
The Nats firing manager Dusty Baker. (AP/Mark Tenally)
AP/Mark Tenally
Naughty:
All the powerful men who have been sexually harassing women in the workplace for years. (The Associated Press)
The Associated Press
Nice:
Women finally saying enough is enough #Metoo (AP/Damian Dovarganes)
AP/Damian Dovarganes
