It's an awkward truism of urban politics that a snowstorm can be the undoing of an elected official. Take too long to get the snowed cleared off the roads -- like Marion Barry in 1987 when the city struggled for a week after a snowstorm, which he missed because he was in California at the Super Bowl -- and you're an out-of-touch executive leading an inefficient government. Respond quickly -- like Mayor Adrian Fenty was credited for doing after the December 2010 2009 storm -- and people will applaud. more ›

For those of you who managed to get into work today, we're curious, what was your mode of transportation? And if it differed significantly from your usual method, feel free to note the relevant switch in the comments. more ›

At least one local entrepreneur is trying to make some money off of this weekend's record snow fall. A commemorative "I survived Snowmaggedon '10" T-shirt can be yours for only $24! more ›

Mother Nature thinks we are bad people. That's the only justification we can think of for the latest from the National Weather Service: a Winter Storm Watch is in effect starting Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday afternoon. more ›

Good morning, Washington. If you're reading this at your desk this morning, count yourself among the sorry souls who still had to report to work today despite the thick layer of treacherous frozen water still coating the city. Even DCPS students got the day off today, and those poor kids never get weather-related breaks. Well, if you didn't end up getting a snow day today, don't fret. You'll get another chance tomorrow. Sigh. more ›

Capitals 5, Penguins 4 (OT): It's quite possible that this was the biggest regular season NHL game in years -- a nationally-televised matinee on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring the two (three, if you include Evgeni Malkin) best players in the game and the defending champs versus the hottest team in the world. And the Capitals won, scoring four unanswered goals to push their winning streak to 14 straight. A game like this deserves a few toasts. Shall we? more ›

Woo Super Bowl! That was a football game. more ›

In an email sent Sunday evening, Washington Teachers' Union President George Parker congratulated union members on having the D.C. public schools closed on Monday. Making no mention of potential factors like, oh, a record snowstorm, a barely functioning Metro system, or the closing of federal offices, Parker suggested that shuttered schools count as a union victory. As he told members, "Your calls to the office of the Mayor and Chancellor expressing your disagreement and outrage has [sic] resulted in success!" more ›

In another late-breaking administrative announcement, D.C. Public Schools says that all D.C. public schools will in fact close tomorrow. Earlier this evening, DCPS had said that schools would open 2 hours late and administrative offices would open 1 hour late, prompting quick criticism. Now, schools will open 0 hours at all on Monday (though admin offices will still open). more ›

Metro has at last decided that above-ground Metro stations will remain closed on Monday. Underground service will also be limited, with trains running only every 24 to 30 minutes. more ›

Nearly two quarters through the Super Bowl, no one has any idea yet whether Metro buses will be running or whether above-ground Metro stations will be open -- except for the Circulator, which the District Department of Transportation says will be up and running and free (!) to boot. Despite the late hour and lack of clear plans for getting around the city tomorrow, Mayor Adrian Fenty seems to want to keep the District government open for business tomorrow. At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown seems to think this is a bad idea. more ›