Politically, Maryland may be more blue than purple. However, when it comes to transit this election season, our neighbors to the north are turning a lovely shade of lavender. The Washington Post reports today that the Purple Line, the proposed transit link between New Carrollton and Bethesda, has emerged as a key issue in the Maryland gubernatorial race. Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley, the Democratic candidate for governor, described the project as one of his top…

We’ve all seen the signs around the District — by city law, pedestrians in crosswalks without crossing signals have the right of way. But will we ever get caught zooming through intersections while pedestrians try to cross? According to the Post, we just might. Provoked by the 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year, police have started going undercover to enforce the District’s pedestrian laws, often to the chagrin of city drivers oblivious to…

Good morning, D.C. Check out this lovely shot of the Capitol by Grundlepuck. The statue looks sad, or at least concerned — perhaps it’s contemplating the fate of Rep. Bob Ney, the self-proclaimed “Mayor of Capitol Hill.” According to the Post, Ney’s just been further implicated in the Abramoff scandal. Duncan Drops Out Of Race: The Democratic field in the race for the Maryland governorship. Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan has withdrawn from the race,…

This weekend’s weather hinted at what is yet to come in the Washington region in the months ahead — heat and humidity. And given that this Wednesday marks the official start of summer, the change in weather has come right on time. Look for high temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms through Sunday. Laptop with District Employee Info Stolen: Note to self — don’t take laptop from work home, especially if it has sensitive information about city…

We hope you’re enjoying your Presidents Day weekend, especially if you have Monday off from work. Although this photo taken outside the Adams Morgan McDonalds was posted on photogene’s photoblog on Valentine’s Day, we thought it works for this weekend as well since we witnessed a fight spill from the sidewalk to inside the McDonald’s at 18th Street and Columbia Road and then back outside again. The Metropolitan Police officers breaking up the scuffle sure…

Good morning, Washington. The weather today is supposed to be frigidly chilly this morning with temperatures later rising into the 40s, according to Capital Weather. Drew McDermott’s recent photo of the Virginia Square metrorail station entrance seems timely considering this morning’s first item … A Transit Surplus and a Rate Hike?: Thanks to a 4 percent increase in subway ridership and a 10 percent increase in bus ridership, WMATA officials have gleefully announced they…

Good morning, we start this morning by taking a look at this photo by Thomas Michael Corcoran from a series of photos of him being stopped by security authorities after taking photos for an assignment outside the Australian Embassy. Aide to Ehrlich Resigns After Gossip Allegation Regarding O’Malley: Trouble in Annapolis and Baltimore! There are rumors that Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley had an extra-marital affair, something that the possible 2006 gubernatorial candidate charges are…