>> “Thought you were cute and wanted to talk to you, but didn’t think it was appropriate in Council chambers…” [craigslist] >> “You – giant-headed former President riding coyly down Independence this morning in a silver Solara convertible. Me – almost crashing into a taxi while trying to take your picture.” [Pygmalion in a Blanket] >> “If dad goes for a walk with his daughter and holds her hand, apparently Virginia Department of Health officials…

Damn alarms. We’re a little late on flipping through our newspaper this morning, so stay tuned as we live-blog the news. 9:29 a.m.: Since Adrian Fenty doesn’t already have enough to do, he’ll be fielding questions in an online chat over at the Post at 11 a.m. We’d like to know how he can spend the time keeping his head so nicely shorn when we’re still trying to balance sleep, work, and shaving once…

With over 180 different designs, it’s no secret that Virginia loves it some personalized license plates. There are plates supporting veterans, cancer research, bowling, and even a proposal for a plate supporting “traditional marriage” (which has since been withdrawn). Starting this weekend, if you are a hybrid owner who relies on your ability to drive in Northern Virginia HOV lanes, you will need to get your own personalized “Clean Special Fuel” tags. The bright blue…

Until now, Virginia has lagged behind the District when it comes to enforcing speed limits in cool ways. While D.C. made use of highly effective (if incredibly obnoxious) speed camers and bone-rattling potholes to slow traffic down, Virginia battled leadfeet by banning fuzzbusters and posting interstate signs that read, “Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft,” a statement no Commonwealth driver has ever understood or believed. But we have to hand it to VDOT this time. According…

Good morning, Washington. Like every other publication in town, we can’t resist a good cover photo of the baby panda. We know how little Tai Shan feels: sometimes we also feel a little apprehensive and just want to peek around corners. The photo was posted along with two other by Flickr user randomduck. Today will be cloudy with highs in the 30s. Kaine Announces Slow Growth Plans: Virginia Governor-elect Tim Kaine announced he’s serious about…

September 20 will from now on be known simply as “The Day Beer Pong Died,” according to Arlington’s Dr. Dremo: There is no more beer pong at Dr Dremo’s by order of the Arlington county police and the VA Alcoholic Beverage Control. We have come to find out that drinking games are not permitted in bars in the state of VA. Whodathunk?With that nightly favorite now a relic of the past, Dr. Dremo’s may have…

Any reader of why.i.hate.dc knows of James F.’s disdain for vanity plates in the commonwealth of Virginia. DCist has for many months appreciated his careful observation and reporting of odd, inane and quirky personalized plates. In the commonwealth, it’s cheap and easy to get personalized plates. If you’re a Virginia resident, all you need to do is go to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ website and make one yourself. It’s sort of like…