>> Payday lending reform legislation passes in the D.C. Council, Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry’s bizarre change of heart on the matter notwithstanding. [City Desk] >> It’s likely that the Texas State Bar is probing the professional conduct of former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. [Huffington Post] >> A water main break at Third Street and Constitution Avenue NW this morning caused U.S. District and D.C. Superior courts to be shut down all day, but…

If you’re lucky enough to have the day off today, make the most of it by cashing in on distant relations or poking fun at our illustrious leaders. For all you male readers (sorry, ladies!), the Grooming Lounge, the upscale barbershop on L Street NW is offering local men who share a last name with our current president or any of the 42 previous leaders a discount on products purchased in the store or online….

Inaugural fashion gains a little more haute this inaugural go round as designers Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Lela Rose, Peggy Jennings and Derek Lam take on the fashion needs of America’s first women. This DCist is quite impressed with the clothing selections and is rather excited by the up-to-date fashions that the first family will be sporting — some choices quite un-conservative, but oh-so fashionable. Also, look for the appearance of…

High winds yesterday caused some power outages, and caused this house under construction near Howard University to collapse. Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the 50s. (The photo is Courtesy of D.C. Fire and EMS, via the AP.) Metro Board Doesn’t Ride Metro: Following up on an issue raised during last month’s first-ever town hall meeting, the Post has investigated just how much each member of the WMATA Board of Directors used…