>> A new D.C.-based web site from the Center for Independent Media officially launched today: The Washington Independent “aims to combine the best of the old and new media by combining the reporting, accuracy and fairness of traditional journalism with the speed, voice and community of the Web.” It’s always exciting to see investigative journalism find a new online home, though of course, we’d love it even more if they tackled at least some local D.C. issues in addition to the national news stories they’re already running. You can add their RSS-feed here.

>> The Dunkin’ Donuts near the Verizon Center is officially open. [Penn Quarter Living]

>> A Metro rider says two station employees handled his girlfriend in a physically rough manner after her SmarTrip card failed to swipe properly. [WTOP]

>> A gas leak in the 300 block of C Street NE temporarily forced the evacuation of a building that houses a day-care center for the Senate. [WaPo]

>> The Jimmy’s Tire Shop fire has been ruled an accident. [WaPo]

>> “Washington Post Reveals Bush Will Be President Forever” [Wonkette]

>> D.C. police seized more than two dozen guns and ammunition during a bust at a home in Northwest. [NBC4]

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