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- The D.C. Fire Department says it will try to do better this year in terms of busting illegal fireworks in the District. We’ll believe it when we see it, but in the meantime, you might want to refresh your memories on what kinds of fireworks are legal and what aren’t.
- The District recently adopted stricter rules on valet parking outfits.
- A first sighting of members of the D.C. Real World cast, who reportedly arrived in town today: “2 girls- blond, strawberry blond, regularly dressed- jeans and casual. looked young.” This is going to get old really fast.
- NPR is streaming the Michael Jackson tribute at the Apollo Theater live on its web site until 9 p.m.
- Ward 1’s Jim Graham wants to put a cap on the number of taxi cab drivers in the city. Prepare for a lengthy debate!
- Aaaand looks like the Convention Center Hotel compromise is a go.