>> Looks like this morning’s hellish Red Line delays were caused by an electrical malfunction involving the much-storied third rail. Sparks and smoke were first reported on the tracks between Dupont Circle and Woodley Park Stations at 7:15 a.m., forcing both north and southbound trains to share one track for two hours. Delays continued after the issue was resolved, as backed-up passengers filtered onto inbound trains. [Washington Post]
>> One blogger tells the harrowing tale of their morning commute, made slightly better by the opportunity to catch up with Laura Sessions Stepp and make last-minute NCAA picks. [Why.I.Hate.DC]
>> Think you could have totally edged out CariDee on last season’s America’s Next Top Model? Well, Fashion Fights Poverty, a group which supports “ethical designers” and “socially conscious shoppers,” has announced an open call for D.C. area models to walk in an upcoming show. You better be fierce! [via DC Blogs]
>> Hey, Kids! Have a hard time telling your BFF “TTYL” even though you’re driving at 70 mph with no POS? It’s already been proven that talking on the phone while behind the wheel is dangerous, but what about typing on the phone? Fox 5 breaks the story that surprise, surprise, texting and driving don’t mix.
>> Work up a sweat with Mayor Fenty! He’ll be at Saturday’s Grand Re-opening of Trinidad Rec Center in Northeast. After a two-year, $6.8 million, renovation the facility will host an open house starting at 10 a.m. [Frozen Tropics]
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