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Good morning, Washington. Obviously, there’s one story that’s dominating the headlines this morning: Metro’s escalator maintenance needs to step it up. No, wait, it’s the resignation of Michelle Rhee. The media’s all over this one: whether it’s examining Rhee’s three-year tenure, discussing what Rhee is leaving behind, examining Rhee’s take-no-prisoners mentality, getting reaction from the Washington Teachers Union, taking a closer look at soon-to-be interim Chancellor Kaya Henderson, wondering about who will take on the job full time after the new mayor is sworn in in January — all that in addition to our general curiosity about where Rhee is heading next. We’re eagerly looking forward to this morning’s press conference, if only to hear both Rhee and presumptive Mayor-elect Vince Gray’s thoughts on the matter.

Two Shot At DPW Parking Lot: According to MPD Chief Cathy Lanier, a “workplace-related shooting” at a Department of Public Works-owned parking lot has left two men wounded, one of them in grave condition. NBCWashington.com reports that early this morning, a man entered the lot on the 1200 block of W Street NE wearing a DPW uniform and opened fire. Police have not yet released information regarding a suspect, though WTOP notes that they are questioning at least two people.

In Other Government Resignation News: Freeman Klopott reports that Sean Hamilton, the chief of the New Beginnings juvenile detention center, has resigned. Hamilton’s departure is the latest in a wave of resignations from the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services after a disastrous year in which several DYRS wards have been killed or charged with serious crimes. Meanwhile, D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin told WTOP’s Neal Augenstein that he’s literally preparing to pack up in the near future: “I have cardboard moving boxes in my office. I’m beginning the process of thinking about how I’d structure a pack or move if that opportunity presents itself,” Rubin said. Rubin said he’d be happy to serve under a Gray administration, but only has 90 days left on his contract and is making the kind of preparations to ensure he has a job come January.

Briefly Noted: Chilean Embassy invites D.C. to watch miner rescue on big screen…First Lady and Obama girls made another trip to We The Pizza on Monday…Nats have most improved television ratings in 2010…Washington named as a nexus city in the global innovation economy…Bumblebee is back in business.

This Day in DCist: Last year, we investigated why the Master Clock at the Naval Observatory wasn’t working properly, and the Fox & Hounds brought back its old jukebox.