Good morning, Washington. I wanted to thank everyone again for coming out to support our annual DCist Exposed photography show on Friday evening. The turnout of over 500 people, with a line running down the stairs, out the door, down the block and around the corner, was exhilarating to see and overwhelming to comprehend. I also personally wanted to take this opportunity to thank and honor our Managing and Arts Editor, Heather Goss, without whom this event would most certainly not be possible. As any of the photographers involved in the show can attest, Heather put in countless time and energy into planning and executing this show with our partners, Civilian Art Projects and the Pink Line Project, and her tireless efforts have been a wonder to behold. So thanks, Heather, for bringing this amazing event to life, once again.

Tap Water Contains Pharmaceuticals: A new report published by the Associated Press today shows that D.C. is one of 24 U.S. metropolitan areas to test positive for trace amounts of six different drugs and caffeine in its water supply. The drugs include an anti-seizure medication, two anti-inflammatory drugs, two kinds of antibiotics and a common disinfectant. The effects of long-term exposure to these drugs are not known.

Lanier Says Anti-Gang Laws Don’t Work: The Examiner reports that D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier recently testified before the D.C. Council that the District’s anti-gang laws, which provide longer jail sentences for those convicted of crimes associated with gang membership, have not worked in deterring gang activity.

Briefly Noted: MPD owed $2 million for security at Nationals games … Gas prices hit record in Virginia … Welfare applicants may face mandatory drug screening … Glen Burnie man commits suicide in front of police … Woman’s body pulled from the Potomac River.

Photo by LaTur