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Good morning, Washington. Here’s hoping you had a pleasant holiday weekend — I certainly did, ultimately finding a spot that didn’t have a good sight-line for the national fireworks, but which provided a first-class view of the smaller-scale pyrotechnics rising from seemingly every residential block in the city. Where did you go to watch the fireworks?

Barry to Address Media: As you might recall, the mayor-for-life’s busy churchgoing schedule has so far prevented him from publicly addressing his weekend arrest for stalking a former girlfriend. The Post has a good account of what’s known about the incident, although the article doesn’t contain any surprises other than the arresting officer not knowing who Barry was. Barry is expected to hold a press conference with his lawyer at 10 a.m., at which time we’ll presumably hear more about his side of the story. Check back with us later this morning to see whether the Ward 8 councilmember feels that yet another woman has set him up.

More Escapes at New Beginnings: The District’s new youth detention facility continues to suffer from breakouts. The Post reports that six youths escaped on Sunday. They were quickly found and taken back into custody, but the incident is another black mark on the security of the intentionally un-prison-like facility, which experienced an escape as soon as it opened. Guards are apparently complaining that various design and construction practices make New Beginnings insecure; officials managing the facility continue to make improvements.

Break-in Apparently Foiled in Mt. Pleasant: Details are still sketchy, but last night we began receiving a few tweets indicating that Mt. Pleasant was playing host to a police helicopter and a conspicuous arrest. The early, unconfirmed word is that a break-in attempt by a group of men was foiled, but that not all of the suspects were immediately apprehended. We’ll update as we hear more.

Briefly Noted: At least four shot in Southeast on Sunday, including a 10 year-old girl… Higher tolls are leading to less Dulles Toll Road traffic, but higher revenues… 13 year-old boy missing after going to watch fireworks on the Mall… Post examines personal history of accused Holocaust Museum shooter…

This Day In DCist: One year ago it was a weekend day and not much was happening. But two years ago Bloomingdale’s Big Bear Cafe opened, and the city suffered another panda pseudopregnancy.