The Photobloggies competition is now accepting nominations! This competition recognizes excellence in photoblogging in a variety of categories, including best of various regions around the world, best animal and abstract photography, and best photo of the year. They’ll be collecting nominations until March 16 when the judges take over before announcing the winners on March 30. We encourage our readers to explore some of the D.C. photoblogs and go nominate some of your favorites. We…

Good morning, we start this morning by taking a look at this photo by Thomas Michael Corcoran from a series of photos of him being stopped by security authorities after taking photos for an assignment outside the Australian Embassy. Aide to Ehrlich Resigns After Gossip Allegation Regarding O’Malley: Trouble in Annapolis and Baltimore! There are rumors that Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley had an extra-marital affair, something that the possible 2006 gubernatorial candidate charges are…

Today will be mostly sunny blustery and cold with highs around 30. This photo of Lafayette Park was taken by Thomas Michael Corcoran. D.C. Government: Rolling in Dough: D.C. Chief Financial Officer Natwar M. Gandhi announced yesterday that the D.C. government had a surplus of $318 million in 2004 and has amassed $1.2 billion in savings. After withholding most to accommodate for expected increases in healthcare for city employees and other expenses, Gandhi is…