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- The American Prospect’s Adam Serwer looks at how black leadership is changing the fight for gay rights in D.C.
- The Post’s Annie Gowan reports from Metrorail operator Jeanice McMillan’s funeral, where Metro GM John Catoe and Mayor Adrian Fenty both spoke.
- The Washington Business Journal’s Sarah Krouse has some nice coverage of the ceremonial reopening of the historic Eastern Market building today. Remember to check out the official community celebration on Saturday.
- Richard Layman wonders What’s the Matter With Kansas Ave.?
- Carlos in DC follows up on the racist calls to Metro crash victim Ana Fernandez’s family story, including video.
- Meant to link to this before: Do read the City Paper’s Amanda Hess’s reporting on the latest drama coming out of ANC5C. “ANC 5C—which represents Bloomingdale, Edgewood, Eckington, and Pleasant Hills—is distinguishing itself for generating never-before-contemplated issues of English usage and criminal law.”