Progress on the Walmart construction site at 5929 Georgia Avenue NW was impeded earlier this morning when a group of demonstrators from Occupy D.C. stationed themselves in front of the old Brightwood car barn to prevent crews from continuing work on the site.

Good morning, Washington. The first weekend in December debuts, and it’s going to be sunny and mild with temperatures rising to about 50 by the afternoon. Sans the October snowstorm, the start of the winter season hasn’t been too bad.