Good morning, Washington. Today is my last day as your weekend editor. I have a new full-time job, and unfortunately I won’t have time for this awesome gig. I imagine you’ve always known what I only recently learned — that this group of readers is made up of some of the brightest people in and around the District. You’ve taught me that a story rarely ends with the conclusive dot on the final sentence of its closing paragraph. The last word is the signal to all of you that it’s time to engage — to laud me, chastise me, embarrass me, thank me and to publicly experience me. You’ve taught me so much, and you almost always make me laugh (when you’re not making me cry). It has been a privilege writing for you. I’m so glad that, even for a short time, I was able to share in your witty, cryptic and strangely scintillating world. I’ll miss you all very much.

On to the news.

>> Joseph diGenova, the U.S. attorney who prosecuted Marion Barry in 1990, told the Washington Examiner that an indictment is the natural next step in the federal probe into D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.

>> “Another telling moment, far less inspirational, was the lame defense of constituent service accounts. You would think that the analysis by the advocacy group D.C. for Democracy showing a paltry amount going to genuine needs such as rental and utility assistance or funeral costs would shame council members into silence. But no, there were Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) and Michael A. Brown (I-At Large) unpersuasively defending these ill-disguised slush funds as important to the community. It was a powerful demonstration of the importance elected officials place on the ability to raise money and how desperately they will fight efforts to curtail it.”

>> The Trust for the National Mall is looking for volunteers to take part in the inauguration of its Roving Docent program. This Roving Docet tour guides will walk the National Mall in pairs talking with visitors and locals, showcasing the Mall’s rich history. Volunteers are expected to commit to at least two days a month, either full- or part-time.

>> Sunday is the last chance for a free ride on the new section of the Intercounty Connector linking Maryland’s Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The toll road opened Nov. 22, and collections start Monday.

>> Arlington County officials are committed to keeping Artisphere in Rosslyn open, and they’ve modified their business plan to do so. Arlington is increasing next year’s funding for the cultural center from $ 2.1 million to $2.6 million, imposing a more family-oriented approach, and changing their programming schedule to feature more local artists.

>> Brooks Laich scored only seconds into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Saturday. It was the Capitals’ first victory under new coach Dale Hunter.

>> “The 20-month-old twins were attached at the lower chest and underwent complicated, nearly daylong surgery on Nov. 7. In a series of procedures, the surgical team divided the twins’ liver, pancreas and other shared organ systems and reconstructed their abdominal walls. While they’re getting accustomed to exploring their surroundings separately, they still stay near each other and hold hands when they walk.”

>> Downtown Leesburg has an abiding respect for all types of worship. This holiday season, that includes the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

>> D.C. public school’s have a large influx of international students. To help them cope with culture shock, some schools are bringing in the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ program. The students, enrolled in grades 4 through 8, get homework tutors and social coaches.

>> Tonight, President Barack Obama will host the five recipients of the 34th Kennedy Center Honors at a White House reception before the gala event at the Kennedy Center. This year’s honorees are Neil Diamond, Barbara Cook, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins and Meryl Streep.

>> Twenty high school students are in Washington for a science competition, vying for $500,000 in college scholarships. Research topics range from exploring liver failure in children to better understanding the evolution of galaxies.

>> Nicholas Kristof highlights some lesser-known charities to keep in mind this holiday season.

>> Shop with a cop.

>> You know I love this.