Good morning, Washington. Threats of crippling heat next week compel us to enjoy the weekend, which kicks off with a stunning Saturday. Mostly sunny, barely sticky, and without breaking 90, it shouldn’t be difficult to enjoy the day. If you need a little help, our Weekend Picks are an acceptable crutch.

Friday night was the Tune Inn fundraiser at an American Legion in Southeast D.C., where friends and residents opened their wallets, indulged in drink, and offered a reassuring display of community. The local pub was forced to close after a fire broke out inside its kitchen last month, and the benefit aimed to raise money for staff members who worked at the restaurant. While much of our trusted press were carousing, some local news did break when Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) tweeted that streetcar czar Scott Kubly is leaving the DDOT.

>> In sports, the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-1 Friday night, and the Redskins announced that they’re pulling 10,000 seats from FedEx Field.

>> A Washington Post editorial on Maryland’s Dream Act argues that opponents of the law — who have gathered over 100,000 petition signatures to prevent its implementation — fail to recognize that the measure is in the state’s interest.

>> Les Hinton, chairman of Dow Jones, announced his resignation on Friday, the latest executive to bow out amid the phone hacking scandal plaguing Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.

>> One person died and another person was injured when a small plane crashed in Maryland on Rt. 235 near St. Mary’s Regional Airport.

>>A pedestrian was hit and killed by a MARC train on Friday night.

>> Well, good to know they’ll oblige.

>> This guy really loves Metro.

>> Admittedly, I didn’t know that Chessie was ever here, but apparently Chessie’s back.

>> A new paper explores the link between economic development and penile length. Not a typo.