This morning, we noted the locations where the D.C. Department of Health said a woman infected with measles traveled inside the District. It's been subsequently pointed out to us that our language might have been a little misleading: if you were at those locations on February 21, you should at least double-check to make sure that you have been vaccinated and go see a healthcare provider. more ›

Patton Oswalt’s career as a writer and actor has been on an ascending curve over the last couple of years, most notably since he provided the voice (and inspired much of the character) of Remy, the rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef, in Brad Bird’s terrific 2007 PIXAR film, Ratatouille. He plays his first on-camera leading role in Big Fan, written and directed by Robert D. Siegel — the former editor of The Onion, and the writer of last year’s critically adored The Wrestler — which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last month. more ›

DCist was the first to report on the completion of the city's first off-leash dog park in the Logan Circle/Shaw area, and now we bring word of a free dog vaccination clinic and licensing event planned at the park this weekend. more ›