- Last weekend’s shooting at 14th and Fairmont in Columbia Heights was apparently gang-related – two have been arrested in connection with the gunfight. An additional four people, one of whom was brandishing a baseball bat, were arrested for attempting to physically prevent the police from taking the original two arrestees away from the scene. The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. [Prince of Petworth]
- While you’re waiting for the identity of Barack Obama’s running mate, why don’t you cast a glance at one of the ugliest handbags ever, which has been made in the Senator’s honor? [US Magazine]
- The frequently turned-over space at 717 6th Street, NW (formerly Coyote Ugly, The Rock, and RnR Bar & Lounge), will now feature an upscale jazz lounge. [Penn Quarter Living]
- The D.C. Superior Court has a new chief judge, Lee Satterfield. [City Desk]
- Police are actively searching for a man who was involved in a hit-and-run around midnight on Friday. The accident took the life of a ten-year-old girl and closed some lanes on Interstate 270 for hours before the morning commute. [WTOP]
- Bad news for D.C. United: midfielder (and overall sparkplug) Fred is out 3-4 weeks with an injured hamstring. With four other usual starters missing, it should be an interesting lineup for Saturday’s home match with Colorado. [Soccer Insider]
- “To the person that smashed my car window: I feel bad that you only got a $20 adapter after doing $395 of damage to my car. If you want the iPhone that goes with the charger, write your name, phone number, and address here.” [New Columbia Heights]
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