Wow! It seems like we haven’t posted anything since last year! We hope you enjoyed your holiday and are at least 86% less hungover than yesterday. The new year begins with an extra day off for many of you, as federal offices are closed in remembrance of President Ford. Those planning to go to work, or for that matter, anywhere else, should heed these street closures and parking restrictions.
If you’re out and about and happen upon a chrome-domed fellow juggling Blackberrys and a copy of School Takeovers For Dummies, you can now officially address him as Mayor Adrian Fenty. Sworn in around 8 this morning, Fenty has postponed his public ceremony until tomorrow, out of respect for the national day of mourning.
D.C. Becomes Smoke-Free: Whether you’ve been waiting with baited breath or grumbling between puffs, the big day is here. Today the D.C.smoking ban extends to bars and clubs. Some businesses have expressed concern about losing business to tobacco-lovin’ Virginia, but many patrons welcome the ban. However you feel about the law, get ready to dodge masses of cold folks gathered around bar entrances getting their smoke on.
I Will NOT Wear Stovepipe Jeans: In case you were worried about being caught anywhere in Washington doing/wearing something so last year, the Post has helpfully released its In and Out for 2007 list. Reflecting their normal level of hipness, a quick skim reveals prostitutes, abstinence and eBay are all out. Making the “In” list: driving nude, fantasy bass fishing and Boise State. Perhaps in a nod to his Presidential win/loss, Al Gore makes both lists. Please adjust your preferences accordingly.
Briefly Noted: Two men stabbed in front of U St. Rite Aid… Murdered woman’s children found after Amber alert…
This Day in DCist: Last year, we got the dish on Italian dining in Washington. We also celebrated the Redskins’ playoff berth. How times change!
Photo by Flickr user christaki.
