It’s one of my favorite pieces of toothless regulation in this city, one which I often break out at that point during parties when people have already had a couple of beers and far more interesting and topical conversational topics have already been extinguished: D.C. law requires most people “domiciled in the city for 30 days or more” who operate a vehicle “in public space” to obtain a driver’s license. It’s just another one of those legislations, like the snow shoveling fine, which is all gums. Of course, it’s significantly less humorous for people living in the city who don’t have a Social Security number — because without one, it’s impossible to follow that law.

Looks like Butterstick has some competition right around the corner — formerly confined to the indoors, today the National Zoo will unleash their four-and-a-half month old sloth bear cub into natural sunlight, according to WTOP. We see some joint merchandising opportunities arising, like Butterstick and Baby Sloth Bear visors, water bottles, and stuffed animals. Network of Animal Hospitals to Help Detect Bioterrorism: How will you know if a bioterrorism attack is occurring? Look for…

Good morning, D.C. The picture to the right — posted to DCist Photos by Ryan Shepard — is an illustration of J. Cuthler’s Brewery that was originally published in 1884. Fourteenth & E has changed a lot since then, but tonight you have a chance to help save different piece of Washington’s brewing history: the Heurich House Happy Hour is this evening. You can find details on all the alliterative fun here. And while…