Part of DCist’s continuing coverage of Deluge ’06. When you headed out in your car yesterday, you probably felt a bit like Noah boarding the ark. You checked your two headlights, two windshield wipers, two pairs of shoes, and, if you were Rush Limbaugh, two Viagra. As the rain takes a breather, let’s learn about two D.C. cases involving flood victims that, together, will be necessary for anyone considering suing the city when the…

Full disclosure: I am among the privileged people who have given up la auto vita, so for me, rising gas prices are mainly an excuse to cluck and talk about the days when I could fill my old Civic for under ten bucks, like an old man going on about nickel candy. I realize, however, that many people are in a powerful bind over pump prices, like those who 0% financed themselves into an Excursion,…

Good morning, Washington. Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s. If you’re driving in Northwest, be advised NBC4 is reporting portions of Missouri Avenue and Military Road are closed due to a water main break. DCist contributor Jeff Simmermon snapped this photo in Dupont Circle last night. Alexandria Power Plant To Close: A power plant on the banks of the Potomac river in Alexandria that has long antagonized residents may close…

Ask DCist is very pleased at your inquisitive nature DCers. Keep them coming. E-mail us at ask [at] dcist [dot] com. If we didn’t get to your question this time, don’t lose hope. We need time for some of our research. And we have to pace ourselves. Why burn out in an initial blaze of glory, right? OK, onto the goods. Today DCist tackles… On L street traveling eastbound, at the intersection of 14th St,…