Happy Thanksgiving, Washington. The streets are quiet this morning in the capital; one cab driver remarked to this writer that it was his favorite day to drive in the city — no traffic, no tourists, and everyone he picks up tends to be cheery and a big tipper. The forecast in D.C. today is calling for an unseasonably warm high of 72 degrees, with a solid chance of afternoon showers and gastrointestinal distress. What’s the…

NBC 4 is reporting that shots have been fired at a Chantilly police station, and five people have sustained injuries, including four police officers. NBC 4 reports: Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Connolly said he heard that four police officials were shot by a sniper and that the sniper was shot and killed. Connolly could not confirm either of those reports. Connolly also said that one of the victims, a female detective, was shot and killed….

With ridership levels at an all time high, how do we ensure that metrorail gets commuters to and from work safely and efficiently? That was the million-dollar question last night as public officials faced anxious and sometimes irate commuters, pictured here, over the current state of the metrorail system. The townhall-style meeting was sponsored by Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) and featured brief presentations by WMATA Chief Richard White, Board Chairman Dana Kauffman, and Board Member…

There seems to be no end of trouble concerning gay and lesbian issues in Virginia, particularly in its schools. Just last week, we reported on a Fairfax County school board member’s epistle asking schools to invite “ex-gay” speakers to talk to students. This week, we move to Loudoun County, where a gay-themed play, including a kiss between two male actors, is causing an uproar. Once again, irate officials dashed to their keyboards to register their…