In the news on this Saturday: the region prepares for Hurricane Sandy, challengers hope to come out winners in the race for two At-Large seats on D.C. Council and MPD searches for man accused of attempted sexual assault.

In the news on this Saturday: D.C. takes over company that provides health case service to 110,000 low-income residents, Prince George’s County police officer found guilty in beating of student and Rushern Baker comes out for same-sex marriage.

Today’s reads: Metro ads countering the controversial pro-Israel ones; Corcoran and GWU may be teaming up to keep the gallery at its current home; a military doctor who survived a blast in Afghanistan is now prepping for a race; possible deer hunt in Montgomery County

Today’s reads: Metro must now display controversial ads; former D.C. worker resigns; Maryland police track two burglary suspects using stolen Ravens tickets; bedbugs at the University of Maryland.

Today’s reads: D.C. is not the worst city for allergies, says report; D.C. elementary school teacher admitted to sending that “lewd” Facebook message to a student last spring; a councilmember reunites with her cat; Redskins get classy with their own wine

In today’s reads: U.S. government continues to say Cuba is not willing to release imprisoned Maryland man; D.C. releases app for college students to report sexual assault; A Brookland bar closes after 32 years in business; The Boss is loved by many, including the Washington elite.

In today’s reads: A 66-year-old competitive athlete trains for his first triathlon; Howard University continues to tradition in a bigger space; Ann Romney continues to woo Virginia voters; man indicted for child pornography continued to working at public library

In the news on this Saturday: a Georgetown civic association is installing its own crime cameras, police arrest two men they say are responsible for a crime spree in Northeast D.C. and rising sea levels threaten Assateague Island.

In today’s news: Today is “Beautification Day” at several D.C. public schools; a suspect in several sexual assault cases has been arrested; The Redskins will honor an officer killed in a car crash; and one of the suspects involved in that crash turned himself in.

In today’s news: Family Research Council gunman may had another target; D.C. lawmakers are thinking of cashing in on outdoor fitness classes at parks; extra Virginia state troopers at major highways today; and six swine flu cases in Maryland