Although this photo wasn’t snapped in the District, we thought it would serve as a good reminder of some of the seasonal activities available in the region. If you still haven’t picked out the perfect pumpkin or are planning another seasonal escape, check out our list of pumpkin patches, mazes, and other fall attractions in the area. The crisp fall weather will continue today with sunny skies and highs in the 70s.

Mayor Criticizes DUI Law: Although we recently posted about how the D.C. Council has voted to amend the city’s DUI law to establish .05 percent as the level below which drivers are presumed sober, this morning the mayor has issued a statement criticizing the law and the Council’s haste to amend it. The mayor says he will take ten days to decide whether to sign the bill.

Metro Inventing Words: To grab riders’ attention Metro has launched a humorous ad campaign featuring invented words, the AP via the W. Times reports. According to WMATA the words include “Doorker,” for a “person who crowds or blocks Metro doors, making it difficult for others to exit or enter promptly,” and “Conseaterate” for someone who is “thoughtful toward others who are more in need of a Metrorail or Metrobus seat.”

Briefly Noted: D.C. government seeks to provide translation services for health information … Prince George’s County considering smoking ban … two hospitalized for carbon monoxide … D.C. stink blamed on sewer waste …

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