A D.C. Council committee today heard testimony on a bill that would increase penalties for those who participate in “flash robs” and another bill that would allow police to arrest someone for indecent exposure or sexual harassment without first getting a warrant.

For 7-Eleven convenience stores in Washington, Free Slurpee Day came and went pleasantly enough. But at one Baltimore location, what was supposed to be a friendly promotional event into total chaos.

Montgomery County police are currently investigating an incident where “about 50 teens and young adults” entered a 7-Eleven on the 12000 block of Tech Road in Silver Spring, stole food and drinks, then ran out.

In 2008, D.C. resident Brooke Oberwetter was arrested and held for several hours by Park Police for dancing inside the Jefferson Memorial with a group of about 20 nerdy libertarian wonk types who had convened for a silent midnight flash mob. The internet was not pleased. But today, a federal appellate panel ruled that the Park Police were justified in hauling Oberwetter off that evening.

Photo by thisisbossi You kinda had to see this one coming. With the advent of a Barnes Dance-style pedestrian crossing at 7th and H streets NW, a handful of locals have planned a whimsical “Barn Dance”-themed flash mob at the spot. Courtesy the DCist tipline, here’s the Facebook page to sign up for tonight’s hoedown, during which participants sporting “overalls, plaid and straw hats” will “do-se-do” through the busy Chinatown intersection. Between the dozens…