Today we mark four years since the war in Iraq began. Without debating the wisdom of the war itself (or lack thereof), the U.S. has suffered some 3,204 casualties to date. Among those casualties are residents from the District, Maryland and Virginia — 3, 60 and 91, respectively. DCist would like to recognize their service to their country in what little way we can — by printing their names and sending our condolences to their…

Good morning, Washington. Now that you’ve settled into your desk and are sipping warm coffee in a sad little attempt to reverse the effects of that final, extra drink you shouldn’t have had at happy hour last night, allow us to make a suggestion. Close your eyes, and think back. Waaaaaay back, to December of aught-six. As you’ll recall, it was a simpler, balmier time back then. Children naively longed for winter’s cruel embrace in…