There are lots of D.C. spots to learn more about the woman Congress called “the first lady of civil rights.”

The National Cathedral’s newest sculpture goes on formal display Thursday, with the church set to unveil a stone carving honoring Rosa Parks’ 1955 bus ride in a sculpture gallery dedicated human-rights activists.

This post was written by DCist contributor Lindsay Gibson. Post to Employees: Meh. After the Fenty fever of this week, we were certain that our non-ironic viewing of The Today Show would at last not be interrupted by political smear campaigns. But lo, it was not to be. The Communications Workers of America are stepping up their attacks claiming The Washington Post has denied them raises for over 4 years and that they have been…

So, is that tall, festively-decorated spruce tree you have in that public building a Christmas tree? A seemingly innocuous question has District officials in a tizzy, with some demanding that their trees be recognized as “Christmas” trees while others prefer the PC, non-denominational “holiday” designation. The D.C. National Guard opts for “Christmas,” the District Department of Transportation chooses “holiday.” So which should it be? Metro Adds Signs to Escalators: Finally, Metro heard our pleas. According…

Good morning, Washington. We hope you have had an enjoyable Halloween Weekend. As we compile this post the AP is reporting President Bush has a trick or treat this morning, depending on your point of view: his new nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court will be Judge Samuel A. Alito. The good weather will continue, today will be sunny with temperatures in the low 70s. Parks Honored at U.S. Capitol: The body of civil rights…

Good morning, Washington. It looks like the dreary weather of the last few days has cleared out – today will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 50s with no rain expected through the weekend. Unfortunately the dry weather came just a bit too late for this year’s high heel race which nonetheless went forward last night in wet conditions. There are a few photos of the event already posted to DCist photos. Hearing…