>> We’re heading out early to get ready for the big DCist Exposed opening reception. See you there!

>> D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray, who will serve as an Add-On Party Leader Elected Official delegate at this summer’s Democratic National Convention, will cast his vote for Obama. [City Desk]

>> A University of Maryland fraternity is being investigated following allegations of hazing. [AP via WaPo]

>> The owner of a daycare center on the 6600 block of Georgia Avenue is apologizing to the parents of a two year old who wandered away from their care on Thursday. The child was found unharmed. [WUSA]

>> Columbia Heights Coffee set to expand. [Prince of Petworth]

>> “I’ve never understood why so many DC residents mourn the lack of skyscrapers, let alone allow themselves to become “frustrated” over it. But many do, just because they feel like without them, the city can’t impress people. That seems odd to me. Why is it important for this place to look like every other place? Maybe if we got more hot air balloons or more streetside haggis vendors, we’d be laying claim to something unique.” [DCeiver]

Photo by akkleis, which will be on display tonight at DCist Exposed.