A neighborhood’s name is part of its identity. Adoption of it, or aversion to it, can say a lot about where a place is going — and where it came from. Today, we’ll look at the genesis of “Brentwood.”

In today’s crime roundup, Occupy D.C. protesters and police clash at McPherson Square, a local man is accused of taking advantage of people with physical and mental disabilities, a second man has died after being struck by a car in a Hyattsville Home Depot parking lot, and more.

sarawithoutanh001’s subject manages to look regal despite his cone of shame. Traditional Scottish garb suits this little prancer.

Mike DeBonis follows up on FBI and IRS agents’ search of D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.’s home, a response to allegations that Thomas steered $300,000 of public money to his private use. DeBonis finds that Thomas continues to enjoy unwavering support from a select group of loyal backers and D.C. residents, despite increased federal scrutiny and a looming indictment.

Good morning, Washington. Today is my last day as your weekend editor. I have a new full-time job, and unfortunately I won’t have time for this awesome gig. I imagine you’ve always known what I only recently learned — that this group of readers is made up of some of the brightest people in and around the District.

An overwhelming number of runners that participated or registered for the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K race that took place this morning at National Harbor said the race was dangerously overcrowded, poorly organized and shoddily executed.

csuspect snaps glamorous Carrie and dapper Will looking quite mod moments after their “I dos.”

TBD reports that 350Green, a developer of wide scale electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, will add 47 electric vehicle charging stations total in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

Five female students are suing Howard University for failing to appropriately respond to their reports of sexual assault and harassment by a school employee.

A new survey from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board shows that congestion in the D.C. region is “significantly” worse than in 2008.