- Another one for the list? Loose Lips notes that Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham appears to have broken the rules by not reporting bribes the Post says he knew his chief of staff, Ted Loza, received in 2008.
- Meanwhile, Mayor Vince Gray responded to the allegations of Sulaimon Brown and his critics: “I would invite them to lead the life that I have. That is an ethical life. … You’re very vulnerable to the accusations and the allegations and the motivations of other people. Everything I’ve done I’ve tried to do with integrity.”
- The venerable Tom Sherwood on the city’s recent political scandals: “If a city could hang its head in shame, then for the District of Columbia, this might be a moment to do so.”
- I’m not sure why anyone would think that the Southwest Waterfront would be immune from opinions that tall buildings will ruin the world, but here’s the proof.
- The cops who gave Charlie Sheen a high-speed ride from Dulles to D.C. have been transferred out of the Special Operations Division.
- Tommy Wells is looking into outsourcing Metro’s escalator maintenance.
- SPIN lends some love to local up-and-comers Deleted Scenes.
- Gray’s hired former OCTO chief Suzanne Peck to try and root out excess city spending.
- Time to start casting CSI: Washington, D.C., I guess.
- Okay, so, the District has passed legislation to help prevent concussions in youth sports. Could legislation of overexertion be next?
- Police arrested a suspected bank robber this morning after a high-speed chase which wound through Virginia, Maryland and the District.
- Housing Complex highlights a map of the rent controlled properties around the District.
- Given the number burger joints in this town, one can only wonder when we’ll be able to get our hands on a slider created in a lab.
- The local economy depends quite a bit on universities, obviously.
- Lawyers: they’ll work for anyone, it seems.
- Now you, yes you, can get your very own pair of Sulaimon sunglasses!
Photo by Bogotron.
