>> “D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, in his second State of the District address, promised today to continue to make the education of children the ‘number one priority in the city.'” [WaPo]

>> “Well, I mean, rich, skinny, nerdy white dudes that can’t get laid are kind of a dime a dozen in D.C. I guess, and sometimes it is hard to tell politicians apart.” [Jezebel]

>> “Did you know: before MLK Avenue was renamed, it was called Nichols Avenue (with the section in Historic Anacostia called Monroe Street), and before that it was called Asylum Road after St. Elizabeths. Kind of creepy, but it would be pretty sweet if that name was still around.” [And Now, Anacostia]

>> Update on immediate needs for the Mt. Pleasant fire victims. They need translators (Spanish to English), help sorting clothing donations, cell phone chargers, and food. Also, American Apparel at 1090 F St NW is having a canned food/supply/clothing drive this weekend, with an offer of a 10 percent discount to anyone who makes a donation, and Mackey’s bar on L street is hosting an emergency fundraiser tonight, starting at 6:30 p.m., to accept donations. [Hear Mt. Pleasant]

>> “D.C. government inspectors on the hunt for delinquent recyclers have issued thousands of citations after picking through the garbage of private offices, drawing the ire of the business community and raising constitutional concerns.” [Examiner]

>> “Maryland’s highest court will not hear the appeal of one of the snipers who terrorized the Washington region in 2002.” [WTOP]

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