- A couple of must-reads about the MidCity Arts District branding ordeal: the estimable Sommer Mathis provides a lengthy and comprehensive account of the matter, while Lydia DePillis adds her two cents.
- Adam Tuss reports that Metro might not make a decision on a permanent general manager until December. Interviews with several candidates are currently in progress and are expected to be completed by mid-November.
- Security has been beefed up at Anacostia High School after a brawl broke out between rival crews this afternoon. Two juveniles were arrested and a police cruiser was damaged during the fight.
- Greater Greater Washington reminds everyone to do some research about who is running in ANC races before we call head to the polls on November 2.
- The build-out for Blackbyrd Warehouse, the new Hilton brothers venture going in next to Marvin on 14th Street NW, is getting there.
- Another crime involving a machete in Maryland — this time, a group of young men, possibly teenagers, threatened a man with a blade while they robbed him.
- WTOP’s Neal Augenstein remembers the Alexandria Roller Rink, which hosted several rock shows (and was supposed to host the Sex Pistols, until they canceled) in its heyday.
- Why, yes, $4.25 does seem rather exorbitant for a gallon of gasoline.
- D.C.’s own Matt DeTura won on Jeopardy! last night. His victory video is pretty awesome — he’s so excited!
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