A couple years ago, D.C. had two Kwame Browns in the news, a local politico and a mediocre hoopster, which might have caused a few people to comment how it was great that a pro athlete was getting involved in local politics. Thankfully for the Wizards, one of those Kwame Browns moved on. However, D.C. now has two Michael Browns in local politics. The other day we saw this poster on the street, which confused…

Adding to the already crowded roster of mayoral candidates, Michael A. Brown, a lobbyist and the son of the late Clinton-era Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, today told the Washington Times that he would formally announce his candidacy for the city’s top job next month. His announcement will swell the ranks of mayoral hopefuls to five, including Council-members Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) and Vincent Orange (D-Ward 5), Council Chair Linda Cropp, and former Verizon executive Marie…

Washington is 19 months from the next mayoral election. That’s almost 600 days until the city’s residents choose a new leader. While electoral stirrings have already begun — several individuals have established exploratory committees, including councilmembers Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) and Vincent Orange (D-Ward 5), former D.C. Democratic Party Chairman A. Scott Bolden, and lawyer Michael A. Brown — Williams continues to tease city residents as to his prospects, preferring to remain focused on his…

Be warned, Washington — with the fair days of spring come the soakers and we know many of you are allergic to rain. Today is looking to be rainy with highs in the mid-40s. The rain is even scaring off commuters near the White House, as shown in this desolate DDOT traffic camera shot from 7:20 a.m. showing H Street NW at Lafayette Park. Just Say It’s So, Tony!: According to friends of D.C. Mayor…

Good morning, Washington, or, should we say, Happy “Martha is Free!” day? Yes, indeed, the domestic diva walked out of a West Virginia federal prison today, yet walks straight into five months of house arrest. All celebration aside, here’s the real news of the day … Cherry Blossoms, One Month and Counting:The U.S. Park Service finally called it — the cherry blossoms that frame the Tidal Basin will be in full bloom from April 4-9,…

Today will be mostly sunny with highs around 40. The National Weather Service has issued an advisory warning commuters to watch out for icy patches on roads as temperatures dipped below freezing last night. The photo is a fish at The Reef in Adams Morgan. Juvenile Homicide Up in 2004 in D.C. The D.C. Council will issue a report today which finds that in 2004, all of the victims of juvenile homicide in the…