Jacqueline Dupree’s site offers an unvarnished look at the changes that have come to the Navy Yard over the past decade.

Why did D.C. police raid two Capitol Hemp locations a month ago? The police affidavit explains why.

You probably noticed a couple of changes to the way DCist looks this morning.

Today, Metro rolled out another cog in its new-found communication mechanism: Metro Forward, an “ambitious 6-year action plan that is designed to make your life better by making your commuting experience more reliable, more comfortable and more enjoyable.”

Last month, we let you know that DCist would be getting a facelift, part of some changes to the look and feel around the Gothamist network of blogs. Those of you who have moseyed over to Gothamist over the past few weeks have a good idea of what to expect: a redesigned home page with a enhanced focus on featured stories and images and better performance from site elements like photo galleries, among other improvements. We’re pretty excited about the new duds, and I’m pleased to announce that the redesign will arrive at DCist this weekend.

At-large D.C. Council member Kwame Brown (D) has just started a new blog dedicated to issues surrounding the presidential inauguration. His first (and so far, only) post concerns the D.C. Council’s decision to keep bars and restaurants open 24 hours and allow liquor sales until 5 a.m., and asks the question: “Do you think DC should reverse the legislation or keep the law as it stands?” Sounds like Kwame Brown is definitely one of the…