- Could we have voted in D.C.’s last September Democratic primary? Mike DeBonis looks into it and says its a near certainty, thanks to federal legislation regarding overseas voters. The District’s primary could be moved to as early as June, says DeBonis. Oh, man. I guess this means that we’ll be forced to sit inside for debates during lovely May weather, the Palisades Parade will now be a March tradition, and yard signs will be buried when the next December snowpocalypse hits town. (Not to mention the potential for six months of lame-duck government.)
- Wal-Mart has announced plans to make a big push into smaller-format stores — we’re talking about 20,000 square feet, as opposed to Wal-Mart Supercenters, which average 185,000 square feet. The move would appear to really open up Wal-Mart’s options in places like New York, San Francisco, and, yes, the District.
- The Department of Justice made a big indictment of four MS-13 gang members who are alleged to have been involved in a home invasion in D.C.
- Dan Malouff argues that Metrorail, while usually the first idea, isn’t always the best option for transit expansion.
- MPD was out and about today, busting people who were using their cell phones while driving.
- A lunchroom brouhaha broke out between students and at least one adult — who was arrested — in the cafeteria at Central High School in Capitol Heights, Maryland today. No serious injuries were reported.
- Does the District need to reinstate the position of schools ombudsman?
- The parade of unfortunately-named police initiatives rolls on with law enforcement’s attempt to collect controlled substances, “Got Drugs?“
- The National Zoo has won an award for its success with breeding kori bustards. (Eh, the baby ones are kind of cute.)
- Who here can make pancakes?
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