Forget 2Pac and Biggie. Glenn Thrush takes us to the front lines of the ongoing Harlem battle. Politico: Bloomberg v. Rangel over Harlem crack

Scott Ableman Tammy Gordon Erica Patton Myra Miller Blair Hedgepeth Sarah Rosenwinkel Jasmine Sante Shelby Smith Christina Wilke Matthew Stabley

Nothing like a rainy Friday night in Washington, D.C. to reverse policy. Roll Call: White House Lifts Ban on Stimulus Contacts How did this happen? March 2009 : ALL, ACLU, CREW Urge Change in Lobby Restrictions March 2009 : CREW joins with ACLU and American League of Lobbyists to ask …

We know of at least one southern voter who will become an Obama supporter after watching this. Extreme C-SPAN: President Obama Stops for Lunch President Obama stopped at the Five Guys Restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger for himself and carry-out lunch for several others. He also spoke with several patrons …

Gyms and Restaurants [Rahm ] American Idol reactions [insane ] Perfect House [day off ] Oh My Goff [check her out ]

Kate Ackley Zeller celebrated a birthday, DC Housewives are coming to a TV near you, the Washingtonian made 50 journos happy — and likely pissed off 100+, Jeff Kimbell announced the Second "Lobbyists for Speed" race, T.I. went to prison (moment of silence), Jenny Sheffield celebrated a birthday, Hotline writers …

We started "Please Release Me " to point out zany press releases that show up in our tipster malbox . We’ve seen good, bad, really bad — but also several creative releases. FamousDC applauds the work of Carrie Drummond at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria : THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL …

From New Media Strategies to Air America After six years in Washington, D.C., Jen Nedeau is heading to New York City to become Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media, where she will be reporting to the former DC-ite, Michael Bassik, who is the current Chief Digital Officer. Nedeau …

Did you miss IFC’s Make Media Matter ? The Invite Only Panel on Obama? Take a minute and explore: IFC Media Project: Exposing the Truth in News RELATED: FishbowlDC

Back in the 60’s, I had a weather changing machine that was, in essence, a sophisticated heat beam which we called a "laser." Using these "lasers," we punch a hole in the protective layer around the Earth, which we scientists call the "Ozone Layer." Slowly, but surely, ultraviolet rays would …

Heights Life [William Jordan ] Cleveland Park [Giant battle ] Crab Night [Cleveland Park ] H Street [country club ] Laser [portraits ]

When the D.C. Health Department came a-calling to Good Stuff Eatery last September, owner Spike Mendelsohn said the city was wrong. Well… less than a year later the Man is getting the folks of Good Stuff Eatery down again, but this time Spike is nowhere to be found. The Washington …

Biden’s Teleprompter Joke

Mad D.C. Cabbie explains why Washingtonians should call Diamond Cab instead of Yellow Cab [hygiene ] Diary of a Mad D.C. Cabbie: Why Call Diamond Cab? Last night I picked up a petite young blond from a bar in DuPont Circle. She was trying to get home around Logan Circle …

Let Teddy Win This helpful site gives Nats fans game-by-game updates on the Washington Nationals favorite event: the Presidents Race. Helpful links: Presidents Race Standings Presidents Race Facts Presidents Race Videos Let’s be honest, if it wasn’t for the Presidents Race, pedi cabs and the Red Loft — would you …