Ah, sarcasm. There's always a time and a place for it. But if you're a member of the D.C. Council, which hasn't exactly been on its best behavior of late, it might be wise to lay off a little bit when journalists are looking into your involvement with a bribery scandal that involved one of your closest confidants. more ›

Good morning Washington. Looks to be just another Saturday morning in the district. Time to get out of bed, be productive, and get some errands done. Oh wait, everything seems to be closed. Scraps of wrapping paper appear to be strewn across your floors, smells of a gluttonous feast have penetrated your clothing, and your beloved -- or irksome -- relatives seem to be hording around you. Yes, it is a holiday morning and there's nothing to do but to kick back and enjoy it all. If not, then count your blessings that you're not stuck in an airport somewhere. On the other hand, that story may change come Sunday. more ›

Morning Washington. OMG guys it might snow tonight! Have you heard? Actually the chances are pretty slim, the Capital Weather Gang says that there is a very small chance we might get some flurries, but any accumulation would be further south. Really, the news is we're getting much colder weather than average this time of the year. But, SNOW GUYS. more ›

Good Morning Washington. Just "the tip of the iceberg" is the analogy -- more like euphemism -- U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein used to describe the deluge/avalanche/tsunami, or whatever natural disaster you prefer, that will soon befall Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson and his wife Leslie. Yesterday the two were arrested and charged with evidence tampering and the destruction and falsification of records in connection to a federal investigation. Later in the evening, Johnson addressed reporters, declaring his innocence and asserting, "I'm absolutely convinced I'll be vindicated." Already, the Washington Post has several roundups of the days events, Johnson's career, and even the logistics behind stashing $79,000 in a bra. Answer: not likely. I'll just wait for the whole thing to be re-enacted, animated and in Taiwanese. more ›

Good morning Washington. Tonight we fall back to the future; or is it move forward to the past? Geeky 80's movie references aside, everyone remember to set your clocks backward one-hour later tonight. In other words, many drinking establishments will be open an extra hour tonight, delaying that inevitable last call and drudge back home by a few more minutes. But heads up, tonight's gain is only borrowed time, and come spring we'll all be griping over the loss of precious sleep. more ›

Good Morning Washington. And why the hell are you inside reading the internet now? The sun is shining, the air is brisk, but manageable, oh, and there's some sort of rally later today. All reports indicate that the metro is already packed to the gills, driving will be torturous and WABA recommends not biking down to the Mall. So, unless you own a flying unicorn or can steal a trusty steed from the horse show at the Verizon Center, plan for an irksome commute this weekend. For those of you staying in, here are today's news tidbits: more ›

Happy Saturday, Washington. Obviously, the talk about town today is still mostly about the incident outside of DC9 early on Friday morning, in which police have accused five club employees of beating a man to death after he threw a brick through the front window. The latest: the Post finds an eyewitness who claims that Ali Ahmed Mohammed, the 27-year-old who died, begged for mercy as the men beat him. Police appear to also be walking back a bit, calling the incident a "struggle" in an official press release, rather than the "savage beating" that MPD Chief Cathy Lanier had dubbed it yesterday. Yesterday's proposed arraignment has been moved to today -- we'll keep an eye on when the five arrested actually appear in front of a judge, which will likely be this afternoon. more ›

Good morning Washington. For the brave among us traveling around town this morning, you may have experienced the Metro quagmire as a result of this weekend's track work. Just as a reminder: Farragut West and McPherson Square Metrorail stations, as well as Metro Center's orange/blue lines, are closed off for the three-day holiday weekend. But with today's amazing -- and most likely short-lived weather -- there's no excuse to hop off the Metro a stop early and walk the rest of the way. Hell, if Columbus can cross an ocean, the least you can do is walk across K Street. more ›

Good morning Washington. Seems like every weekend the headlining story of the day is the weather. Come heat-pocalypse, rain-pocalypse or snow-pocalypse, there's always some weather event topping the news. Well, it doesn't take this weekend editor to tell you that Fall is here. Just step outside and feel the brisk breeze on your un-jacketed arms (mom says put on a sweater) or the crunch of newly-fallen leaves under your flip flops (really, summer is over). Nevertheless, the sub-80 degree weather shouldn't stop you from enjoying any number of events around town today and tomorrow. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's going to be another nine hundred billion degrees today, so be sure to drink a lot of water if you're planning on attending any of the dozens of festivals and activities going on today. Remember, we get roughly four or five nice fall days in D.C. each year, and we may have used up that allowance before the season technically even started. There is a real chance we might get some actual fall weather soon, though we should also expect some rain. That's good, though, it's about time that monsoon season rolls around to cancel out the near-drought. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's going to be an absolutely gorgeous day, perfect weather to check out the 2010 H Street NE Festival. As Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) notes, it should be "crazy good fun" for everyone, not just hipsters. Here at DCist Weekend HQ we are hoping that today's festival goes off without a hitch and without any shots fired, unlike last weekend's Adams Morgan Day Festival. more ›

Good morning D.C. Today marks the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania; but for many, today crept up on us quietly, surreptitiously. Every year the 9/11 memorials and remembrances edge towards more solemn and subdued, and 9/11 turns from a vivid memory into an abstract event. But entering the penultimate year before the decade milestone, we start to prepare for when we reflect on how the world has changed in the past ten years. A decade of fear and vitriole, of more war than peace, of policies on how we live everyday, or exploration of the alien and ourselves. Needless to say, whatever year we mark, today we remember the lives lost and the tragedy that touched us all. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Are you planning on heading down to the Mall to, uhm, people watch? Maybe volunteer to serve as a tour guide? Well, at least you are in for some lovely weather. We'll have plenty of sunshine today, with temperatures into the 80s. Should be a great day for all of the various events taking place around town, including Columbia Heights Day. more ›

Good morning D.C. The sun is out, the breeze is gentle and the farmers markets are abuzz. The torrential storms of days past are a mere memory, now that the streets are clear of debris and the electricity is back on -- that is, unless, a police chase careens into your neighborhood's electricity pole. Residents on the 4500 block of Douglas Street, Northeast learned Friday afternoon that Mother Nature quickly can be replaced by a temperamental Lady Luck, killing power for nine hours while Pepco repaired the damage. So get out there and enjoy the weather while it lasts, because Jack Frost, Old Man Winter or another fickle legend is just around the corner. more ›

It's a good morning out there, if only for the fact that we got a taste of fall last night. I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the nice evening, which for once featured not only sub-90 degree temperatures, but also a lack of severe storms. Autumn is an elusive beast, so this is likely just a tease. This weekend will be warm, with highs in the 80s, but we'll hopefully have a chance to dry out a bit. Lows will dip into the 60s again, so here's where I tell you to enjoy it while you can. more ›

Good morning Washington. I've got a few pieces of unbelievable news for you today. First off, as soon as you're done reading this, go outside and enjoy the weather. We've got a shot at some nice weekend weather, where the temperatures may actually stay below 90 degrees. There will likely be yet another heatwave next week, so enjoy this while you can. more ›

Good morning D.C. Today is turning out to be another near-pristine weekend day for outdoor activities, namely, weddings. Congrats to all of you seeking wedding bliss this afternoon, particularly those of you looking for the perfect day since early March. But perhaps one wedding today will overshadow everyone else's: the marriage of former first daughter Chelsea Clinton to Marc Mezvinsky in upstate New York. So why not in D.C.? It's been awhile since we've had a presidential wedding ceremony in the district. Luci Johnson was wed at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and Tricia Nixon took full advantage of her father's presidency by having hers in the White House Rose Garden -- oh, and the West Wing's Bartlet wedding doesn't count. Regardless, arm yourselves with a bag of rice and maybe you'll find a bliss-filled couple to target somewhere in town. more ›

Good morning, D.C. There's no doubt many of you are starting this Saturday morning early. Was it the prospect of scoring tickets to this year's Virgin Mobile Festival? Or perhaps the beautiful view outside your window? Either way, that uplifting view belies the oppressive heat that waits beyond the threshold of the front door. The DCist weather center is already registering a temperature of 90 degrees, and many reports are near guaranteeing a record-setting day. more ›

Good morning, D.C. If you're up this morning, you may have noticed something conspicuously missing from your windows. Yes, that would be the sun. Although the overcast skies and rain will help tamp down the temperatures a bit, prepare to wade through a weekend's worth of mugginess. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Welcome to an extra special early edition of the Saturday Morning Post. A programming note: this weekend will be much lighter on the material than normal, as the entirety of the DCist staff is either enjoying a well-earned trip to the beach or busy preparing and engaging in tomorrow's blow-up-barbeque-beer-yay America! festivities. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Looks like we've got be another two days of oppressive heat and humidity coming our way this weekend. But who am I kidding? All the (literally) cool kids will be inside in front of a television, soaking up the A/C and a pint or four as the United States men's national soccer team tries to ride its fortune to a victory over Ghana this afternoon. But hey, for those of you who are venturing outdoors -- maybe to check out the Smithsonian Folklife Festival or the always-fun Caribbean Carnival -- allow us to take a cop a mantra from the D.C. Fire and EMS twitter account: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. more ›

Good morning, D.C. It was a long Friday night for the District's emergency personnel, as no fewer than four incidents of severe violence took place within about a one hour frame between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Three shootings -- near the 2900 block of Yuma Street SE, on the 800 block of 8th Street SE and a big incident which wounded three at the corner of Georgia and Missouri Avenues NW in Brightwood -- and a stabbing on Mount Pleasant Street NW had police and EMTs running around, trying to piece together details. The Post provides some basic notes about each altercation, but at this point, they all appear to be either the result of fights going too far or simply a random act, with no connection to any previous crime. Welcome to summer, I suppose. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Your new editor here. Though I technically won't be taking control of the reins for another couple of weeks, you'll still be able to find me plugging away here on the weekends until that point. But who can think about such things this morning, what with hours to go before the biggest, most hyped match in United States soccer history? Will American talisman Landon Donovan finally shake a history of under-performing in World Cups to lead the United States to a shocking victory over England? Will you be able to find a space with a clear view of the television at one of our recommended viewing spots? If you haven't left already, will you find a comfortable spot at the quickly-filling Soccer In The Circle? Most importantly, will Twitter survive? In each case, you gotta have faith. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It's a heat wave! Spring -- all three weeks of it -- sure was nice, wasn't it? The third consecutive day of weather which could be best described as "thoroughly disgusting" has dawned and it appears as if Heather's declaration that the usual, miserable D.C. summer had unofficially begun on Tuesday was spot on. Capital Weather Gang promises that a cold front will move its way into the area come Monday, but uses adjectives to describe today and tomorrow which I find wholly unacceptable. Muggy? Humid? Sticky? With each, the thermostat dial just gets dialed down another degree. more ›

Oh, Texas. The Lone Star State's Board of Education approved some radical changes to next year's state curriculum, putting more of an emphasis on identifying the United States of America as "a Christian land governed by Christian principles." But look harder -- despite the obvious conservative bias, all the board is really doing is just engaging in some creative wordplay: replacing terms like "imperialism" and "slave trade" with the words "expansionism" and "Atlantic triangular trade," respectively. Ah, semantics, schemantics. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Is it just me or is violence on Metro property really on a serious uptick? We already knew that some types of crime -- violent or not -- were increasing in frequency on the transit system, but some recent incidents have us thinking. Ten days ago, a teenager was shot on a Metrobus during rush hour; in March, two police officers were shot at the entrance to the Pentagon station. Then yesterday, two more violent incidents: in the morning, a woman and a man got into a domestic dispute on the Shaw-Howard University platform which ended with the woman stabbing the man in the arm -- both were charged with assault -- and, in the afternoon, a man jumped from the roof of the parking garage outside of the Shady Grove station with an understandably ugly aftermath. There were nine suicides on WMATA property in 2009; there have already been four this year, and we're still a couple of weeks away from the halfway point. So, what gives? more ›

Good morning, Washington. The couple to your right wasn't the only one having a romantic evening: the Obamas found their way to Johnny Monis' Komi last night in the latest installment of their Friday night date series. NBCWashington.com has the video of the Prez and the first lady making their way out of the restaurant to cheers, as the news that the Obamas were dining on 17th Street obviously created quite a buzz on what is already a busy stretch of pavement on Friday nights. Of course, whenever Obama makes his way to experience culture in D.C., it's always fun to parse through the national reactions. For instance, the White House pool report dubbed Komi as "modern food," and chose to describe the much-lauded eatery as "reportedly very expensive" -- with a tasting menu starting at $90, not technically inaccurate. But probably not out of reach for a guy who makes $400,000 a year. Did any of you reroute your Friday night plans to try and among the throngcatch a glimpse? more ›

Good morning, Washington, and welcome to one of the busiest Saturdays we've seen so far in 2010 which will also feature some pretty nice sunshine to boot. (Though this creeping summer humidity: a slightly less pleasant development.) So whether you're plunking some cash on the exacta during a horse race or two, going around the world in one day, picking up some free comics and some fresh farmer's market vegetables or just lazing about soaking in the rays, this weekend should wipe all remaining memory of Snowpocalypse 2010 from your mind. Enjoy. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Another year, another April weekend chock full of people that are really quite angry with this whole capitalism business. Yes, today marks another annual meeting of the IMF/World Bank Board of Governors and the protests (and minor inconveniences) that inevitably come along with them. Here's your roundup of street closures -- though after the nuclear summit, it's nothing we can't handle. One would assume that D.C. residents should also prepare themselves for petty vandalism, human blockades, an increased police presence, CCTV cameras around every corner, and concerns about all the indignation bubbling over into one big violent commotion. more ›

Good morning, Washington. The city is still trying to piece together what exactly happened to Brian Betts, the 42-year-old principal of Shaw Middle School at Garnet-Patterson who was found dead at his Silver Spring home on Thursday night. The Washington Post now reports that after an autopsy performed in Baltimore, a chief medical examiner concluded that Betts had been killed by at least one gunshot wound. Meanwhile, more statements of regret at the loss of the popular principal continue to roll in; Betts, who had been featured on an NBC Nightly News segment about Michelle Rhee's Capital Gains program in 2009, certainly seemed like exactly the kind of educator that the public school system could use more of. more ›