Good Morning, D.C. Remember the news we told you about back in August, about an investigation into a potential prostitution ring at D.C. firehouses? Well D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin acknowledged yesterday under fire from the D.C. Council that “sex for overtime” allegations in his department are “potentially true.” The Council also expressed concern about the abnormally high rate of disciplinary action against African American firefighters in the department. African Americans were the subjects of…

Last May we pointed to a Post article detailing the troubles WMATA was having with Metro’s ubiquitous platform lighting. According to the paper, the light-bulbs — over 25,000 throughout the whole system — lasted but three months at a time, requiring late night replacing that could involve as many as 13 employees working seven three-hour shifts to cover a large station. At the time, we asked if the expense was really worth it. Given all…