- The Washington Commanders reportedly picked up Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Carson Wentz, and not everyone is happy about it. [WCP; Post; Twitter]
- Those creepy looking joro spiders everyone is freaking out about might actually be … *checks notes* … helpful. [NPR]
- A new study reports that Washingtonians cheat at Wordle …a lot. [Washingtonian]
- Devon Lesesne, an ANC 8D chairperson and DC Young Democrats vice president was charged with DUI manslaughter. [WUSA9]
- Many Russian expats in D.C. are standing with Ukraine. [Post]
- A check in on D.C.’s leaf blower wars. [Washingtonian]
- A D.C. retirement board granted full pension to the widow of an officer who took his own life after the Jan. 6 insurrection. [Post]
- Here’s a tool to help you keep track of the lowest — still really high — gas prices in the region. [WUSA9]
- A Maryland woman is fighting to preserve the country’s old-growth forests. [Sun]
- Get ready for a big blast of cold this weekend. [WTOP]
- ICYMI: A Fairfax County group recommended changing the names of the Lee and Sully Districts.
- ICYMI: Here’s where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in D.C.
- This Day in DCist: Women from Colorado and Texas said they were coming to D.C. for abortions.
Elliot C. Williams