>> Check out this NYT op-ed from 1996 decrying the high price of gasoline ($1.23!) and insight into the reasons behind why we’re so screwed. [Greater, Greater Washington]

>> Polls in Herndon and other Northern Virginia towns and cities close at 7 p.m. for elections to determine offices like mayors, council and school board members. [WaPo]

>> The D.C. Council bill that would limit the decibel level of amplified speech in the District has passed its first reading after being amended by Council member Kwame Brown to put the limits at 80 decibels downtown and 70 decibels in residential areas. [City Desk]

>> “Happy National Teacher Day, Fired D.C. Principals!” [Free Ride]

>> The University of Richmond was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon while police searched for a man who reportedly was seen carrying a gun. [AP/NBC4]

Photo by Mr. T in DC