Yesterday was a special day for DCist – the new D.C. Circulator bus began operation. After all, what is more exciting than the launch of a new bus line? The new red buses will run along two routes – one between Georgetown and Union Station via K Street, the other between the Convention Center and the Southwest waterfront. One of our readers uploaded some photos of the interior of the new buses to DCist photos. According to the W. Times, the new buses will be free all week, and in regular service will cost $1 or free with a rail or bus transfer. With highs in the 90s today, the new bus may be a cool way to get across town.

Panda Cub Doing Well: Mei Xiang’s cub born on Saturday at the National Zoo is doing well, and the Post and W. Times have stories about the excitement at the National Zoo, or you can check it out for yourself on the zoo webcam.

Klingle Road May Re-open: A short road that has been closed since it washed out in 1991 may be rebuilt, if officials follow the recommendations of a D.C. Department of Transportation environmental impact statement reported on by WTOP. The re-opening, which some neighbors are opposing, will be discussed at a July 21 public meeting at the National Zoo.

Examiner Skeptical of Metro Security: Despite the statements otherwise, the Examiner is skeptical about the stated increases in security on Metro at the end of last week, reporting that “during Friday evening’s rush hour, some of the only people in uniform to be seen in Metro stations were military personnel on their way home.”