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As anticipated, the design for the new Nationals stadium has been released this morning. The Post has the story and four views of the proposed design, put together by architecture firms Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum Sport and Devrouax & Purnell. We'll refrain from comment just now, but do check out the views, the Post story, and tell us what you think.

It may soon be known as the stadium that could have been. Last week the architects from HOK Sport -- the firm charged with designing a new stadium for the Washington Nationals -- presented their vision to a select group of city officials and journalists, the first step in what has been a year-long process between agreeing to build the stadium and its ground-breaking and construction. The Post described the stadium-to-be as such:The stadium, which...

Good morning, Washington. We hope you're reading this from the comfort of your toasty home, sipping some coffee and wriggling your toes in slippers shaped like some ridiculous sort of animal. If this is in fact the case, let us offer a word of advice: STAY INSIDE. Today's high temperature is going to be 43 degrees. 43! It's still November — we're just not prepared to grapple with highs of 43 yet. Call your boss and say you'll be in late. Like, April-late.

Wal-Mart Lobbies Maryland Legislators: The retail giant is worried about legislation pending in Annapolis that would force it to spend more money on its workers' healthcare. The house that Sam built has been in the news recently both for a leaked memo detailing its plans to minimize healthcare costs by only hiring healthy workers, and for the anti-WM documentary that premiered in D.C. on Tuesday. The Post reports that the company is countering these threats by courting Maryland lawmakers, and in particular the legislature's African-American representatives. The bill in question was passed in April but vetoed by Governor Ehrlich. That veto may be overridden in January.

Animal Abuse On Rise: Maybe we're just getting old, but these days it really does seem like the proverbial kids are out of control. Juveniles are being blamed by many for the minor crime wave that parts of the city have been experiencing. Now NBC4 reports that youths are also responsible for a recent spate of cruelty toward animals (please be aware that the preceding link contains descriptions of the offending acts). This news comes on the heels of confirmation that teenagers were responsible for most of PG County's carjackings.

ICC Debate Continues: The Washington Times' Metro section takes a break from its usual cavalcade of xenophobia to report on the latest goings-on in the world of ICC advocacy. The news? Well, there isn't any. As before, some think the road will improve traffic; others don't. Some think the ICC will bring jobs; others say it won't. And some think the environment will be damaged by the road, while others disagree. It seems that the process is mostly moving forward under its own inertia at this point. The next milestone for the project is the state's completion of an environmental impact statement. Construction is scheduled to begin next year.

Council Likes Stadium Design: D.C. Council members have been given a peek at the results of the baseball stadium design process, and they liked what they saw. The proposed design, by architectural firm Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Sport uses lots of steel, stone and glass to achieve a modern, semi-transparent look. It appears that the only councilmember with reservations about the design is Jack Evans, who thinks a brick stadium may be cheaper — and look better. Although the initial response was positive, no final decision has yet been made. The design drawings won't be released to the public for another few weeks, but the Post has a detailed written description of the stadium plan.

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It looks like August might be a busy month in D.C. baseball, though not necessarily on the field.

Love or hate the idea of a new ballpark in Southeast, the design process is moving full steam ahead. Today's Post featured stadium architect Joseph Spear of HOK Sport, outlining his vision and sketches for the stadium. Spear's plan calls for a V-shaped facade, with one face constructed of stone and glass, and the other a steel and glass facade. The ballpark incorporates a view of the Anacostia, pays homage to D.C.'s monumental core, and...

Good morning Washington. Normally DCist won't use our platform to ask you for help in a personal matter. But we must turn to you and say: "Help, our keg was stolen last night!" To celebrate good weather, 10+ DCists, surrogates and friends gathered at the Columbia Heights home of one of our contributors to eat, drink and plot how to introduce blogging to Loudoun County. And when we were all inside (we let our guard...

Before the Nats take the field at the spiffed-up RFK, the competition is already heating up. Eight architecture firms are bidding for the honor of designing the next great baseball stadium. The winning team, which, according to the Post, will likely be announced in three weeks, has a tough assignment: Design a state-of-the-art facility that reflects the city and its history, while revitalizing a rundown area in Southeast and encouraging hordes of people to open...