Good morning, Washington. What's happening on the semi-cloudy Tuesday morning? Well, it looks like D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams has come up with a solution to the above-ground/underground parking issue for the new stadium: combining the two options! A meeting will be held this morning to discuss the issue. And it seems that area utility crews spent much of last night trying to bring power back to thousands of area residents after yesterday's storm. As many as 20,000 may have lost power, courtesy of high winds and lightning. more ›

In a media-heavy city like Washington, one might pay heed to the Chicago Tribune's story from yesterday afternoon announcing that a senior law enforcement official told ABC News, "It's time for you to get some new cell phones, quick," in reference to the government's tracking of calls with whistleblowers and other confidential sources. Makes you wish that Qwest expanded their service to the news media, if not the entire country, right? Williams Endorses Cropp:... more ›

Good morning, Washington. Please ignore the still budding trees -- summer is here. Today, highs will head into the 80s and Wednesday, it'll approach 90, according to a number of forecasts. Capital Weather notes that one thing will be missing: significant humidity. Sounds like perfect weather for an excursion to Theodore Roosevelt Island, where this photo, taken by Matt Billings and posted in DCist Photos via Flickr, was shot from. more ›

We know that the drama of baseball stadium financing is so 2004, but don't forget there are a few loose ends to tie up on the stadium deal. Particularly among them is D.C. Council Chairman Linda Cropp's desire to attract private financing to build the new South Capitol Street stadium in order to lessen the burden on the District. The city has been receiving and is now reviewing a number of proposals from private interests. And to just to join the game, you would have had to shell out a non-refundable $10,000 deposit. more ›

With the Inauguration a little more than a week away, D.C. Council Chairman Linda Cropp is sending a bill to Mayor Anthony Williams for approval that would strengthen the rights of protesters in the District. more ›

New Councilmembers Protest Cropp Plan, Then Quiet Down: An incoming at-large councilmember and two ward councilmembers from Southeast voiced their opposition to a plan being pushed by D.C. Council Chairman Linda Cropp on how to assign committee chairmanship on the council. The three councilmembers, including former Mayor Marion Barry of Ward 8 (at right), complained that they were being denied committee chairmanships traditionally passed out to all the D.C. Council's 13 members. more ›

The past week in Washington has been dominated by on story: Baseball. The fate of the Washington Nationals, now endangered by D.C. Council Chairman Linda Cropp, is now in doubt as the intersection of corporate money, an angry electorate, and politicians looking after their legacies became a perfect train wreck of ambition. What can we say that hasn't already been said about baseball in D.C.? So, we'll sum up by simply saying "Baseball, yadda, blah blah, Linda-cakes." And we'll move on to something more important. more ›

Joan of Arc, seen here at her perch in Meridian Hill Park (in this photo taken by DCist contributing photographer Grayson Shepard) has witnessed many political battles take place in the District of Columbia over many decades, but one perhaps not as poisonous as the recent baseball stadium drama that has unfolded before us this past fall. more ›

Now that possibility exists that the Washington Nationals could make a brief stop-over in the nation's capital and then move to "far-flung" places (as the Post puts it in today's Sports section) like northern New Jersey or Las Vegas, DCist wants to ask you what you think. more ›

Even though Mayor Anthony Williams will decided within the next month whether to seek a third term in advance of the 2006 city elections, a number of others have been exploring the possibility of running, even if the bow-tied Williams opts to run again. The Post takes a look at the exploratory efforts, who may run, and why Williams may be vulnerable if he runs again. more ›

With President Bush set to head north of the border in a state visit to Canada, a Canadian official has been advising Washington on a critical political issue. A Montreal city councilman has been in contact with District Council Chairman Linda Cropp regarding the Montreal Expos-now-Washington Nationals baseball team sending warning that D.C. should beware. more ›

(Photo of 19th Street at Dupont Circle by Mike Grass) What's the Navy's East Potomac Secret? In a city full of open secrets, one mystery seems to be baffling those have been visiting East Potomac Park. According to the Post, the Navy has been constructing something behind some fences. But what it is exactly is all up to speculation. The Post throws out these suggestions: a sensor station guarding the 14th Street bridges; an... more ›

This photo of the Potomac's Little Falls gorge from the Palisades' Potomac Avenue may be deceiving. Although Thursday's morning rain eventually gave way to some sunshine by late afternoon, it was windy and cold. On the way to this DCist's Thanksgiving meal, we had to dodge flying leaves, a trash can that had blown into the street and giant falling tree limbs, one of which blocked Loughboro Road near Arizona Avenue. more ›

Doing Away With Federal Screeners: Dulles and Baltimore-Washington International airports may bring back private screeners, sending federal security personnel from the Transportation Security Administration packing. The Post reports that while nothing has been settled, Dulles and BWI are considering taking advantage of a TSA program to bring private screeners back to approved airports. more ›

Terror Threat Lowered: We aren’t in an orange mood any more. The Department of Homeland Security has lowered the terror threat to financial institutions in Washington, New York and northern New Jersey. Of course, that doesn’t mean that the terror threat has gone away, the Department of Homeland Security reminds us. That move has let the Capitol Police to dismantle security checkpoints on roadways leading to Capitol Hill. Also, the AP, via WTOP, reports that... more ›

Lots of stadium news as the day of the D.C. City Council vote on the baseball stadium proposal is here. The Post reports that Mayor Anthony Williams has lined up enough votes to get his proposal for a South Capitol Street stadium passed by the council. The two crucial votes, Ward 1's Jim Graham (left) and Ward 8's Sandy Allen, have been secured. In exchange for their support, Williams will fund library improvements (Graham's request) and build a recreation center (Allen's request). more ›

The D.C. City Council has endorsed current Ward 8 Councilmember Sandy Allen over former Mayor Marion Barry, who is seeking to oust Allen from her Anacostia seat in the upcoming Democratic primary. The Post reports that Council Chairman Linda Cropp says that it isn't time to "go back to the future." more ›