Yes, that’s a fire hydrant that’s become home to a swarm of bees on 16th and P Sts., NW. The note attached says a beekeeper has been called to take care of the problem. Anyone have some Raid?
>> The DCist Department of Cryptozoology would like to propose formal protection for Bigfoot as an endangered species. One Canadian lawmaker is moving to do just that. Who else is picturing Marion Barry arguing for an extensive Sasquatch safe zone? [Reason’s Hit & Run]
>> Big Sky Girl has her own version of DCist’s Overheard. Nice to know we’re not the only ones whose blood pressure rises when people loudly spout nonsense. [via DCBlogs]
>> D.C.’s wealthy could get tax cuts to stay in the city. [Washington Post]
>> Speaking of dosh, Hill Rag has a very, very detailed breakdown of Mayor Fenty’s fiscal year 2008 budget. The biggest winner seems to be public works. Wonder if that includes hydrants, potholes, tunnels and tollbooths?
>> Barack Obama gets secret service protection, the earliest ever assigned to a presidential candidate. [AP]
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