All we really remember about the past week (and that hazily) was our first Happy Hour of the new year. There was plenty going on around town besides that, however, though we can’t imagine any of it was quite as fun.

Local and Federal police types made plenty of news in the District, while we noted a dangerous trend.

DCist listened in on area conversations (don’t forget you can add your favorite soundbites by emailing overheardindc at gmail dot com).

Our commenters kicked around the idea of a living wage for D.C.

Our food writers brought us coverage of cupcakes, Eve and Eamonn, Potowmack Landing, and Mayor Williams.

The District made the cherry its official fruit, Maryland struck down a law that banned gay marriage, and the Washington region was found to be an economic juggernaut.

Picture taken by Hoffmann.