An unknown DCist reader posted this photo, taken inside the Hirshhorn Museum, to DCist photos. Today there’ll be a few clouds early and sun and highs in the mid 80s later. Looking for something to do tonight? Check out the free screening of Summer Stock at the National Building Museum.
Bike Trail Specifics Disputed: The Metropolitan Branch Trail, a planned bike path connecting a new trail in the District with the already existent Capital Crescent Trail is funded – but has hit a variety of snags, the Examiner reports. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association fears budget considerations and conflicts over jurisdiction will mean the trail will “just get pieced together” and omit key safety provisions.
Pay Your Tickets: In the latest installment in one of the most durable stories of the summer, the D.C. DMV announced today that tickets can be paid at their office at 301 C St. NW, the Post reports. Their K Street office closed August 8 due to ventilation problems.
Mayor’s Blog Languishes: The Post correctly points out that while perhaps a limited success, the mayor’s blog hasn’t exactly been a hotbed of debate – recently, six days passed between posts. If you doubted its authenticity, our sources insist it’s really the mayor behind the keyboard. How do you think Mayor Williams could improve his blogging?
Briefly Noted: American U freshman volunteer in city … D.C. charter schools get federal funds … Michael Graham fired for comment about Islam … Arlington tombstones in dispute …
