One piece of news you might have missed this morning is that Jim Graham’s (D-Ward 1) crusade against allowing minor patrons to attend concerts in venues where alcohol is sold has been put off by the D.C. Council. The bill, which was was tabled yesterday after little discussion, has been a frequent topic of ours and our commenters. We even had a few local music luminaries chime in to tell us why Graham’s legislation, which…

We regret that we must bring you this headline in earnest, D.C. It’s not just hype, it’s the real deal. Cold weather is up in your grill: literally if you try to start your car this morning and figuratively if you’re walking outside without a scarf or mouth guard of some kind. Several wind-chill advisories are out, predicting the coldest temps in three years and real threats of hypothermia and frostbite for those most vulnerable…

What’s up, D.C.? Remember those halcyon days of 70 degrees a few weeks ago? Yeah, now hit yourself over the head* to induce amnesia and get ready for another chilly day. Tonight we could even see a few more flurries. (*Note: the DCist legal department does not advise this treatment for extreme cases of it’s-actually-winter-itis) State of Emergency: Yesterday, the District’s Board of Education passed the “Emergency Student Achievement Act of 2007” in an attempt…

Fear not, minors — a ban on all-ages shows probably won’t come to pass. But things may get a little stricter in the months to come. According to both the Post and the Examiner, a hearing yesterday on all-ages clubs in the wake of last weekend’s killing of 17-year-old Taleshia Ford provoked heated opinions from both parents and District music fans. On the one side, concerned parents argued that minors can too easily get into…

Brrrrrrrrrr. We hope you’ve got some layers on this morning, D.C. It’s the coldest day so far this winter, with a predicted high of only 29 degrees. Sure, we were wishing for some proper winter weather for a while, but frankly this may be going just a bit too far. The bitter temperatures won’t last too long, though — Saturday’s high will be back up toward 50. Small Fire in Metro: We’re hearing there was…

Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) is well known for being thoughtful, energetic, and responsive to the needs of his constitutents. He lords over the District’s most diverse and vibrant ward, participating in discussions on everything from transportation to crime to consumer and regulatory affairs. It was no surprise, then, that Graham dove headfirst into last Saturday’s tragic killing of 17-year-old Taleshia Ford at Club 1919. He quickly informed constituents of the night’s events, pushed Police…