**3PM ACCUWEATHER UPDATE** In case you need reminders as to what to do in a bad storm, we’ve created a Top 10 list. Top 10 Storm Tips: Never use a generator inside the house – unless it’s not your house. Be sure to buy a dozen 24-packs of bottled water …

Some love Halloween and the candy and costumes it brings.  Some have long since bid adieu to their trick-or-treating antics.  Love it or hate it, Halloween promises a break from the routine and a bit of spooktacular fun for everyone.  Particularly those indulging in pumpkin party coolers.  Now those we can get behind. Photo by Kristin

Ridin’ dirty [cadillac] FamousDC costumes [Halloween] Storm brewing [Sandy] Photo by Michael Andrade  

The Crush is back [football] Can Jeremy Art out-FamousDC Howard Morton? [stickers] Obama photobombed [campaign] Photo by Robb Hohmann

BOO! As Halloween quickly approaches, Ladies Who Lobby wanted to take a moment to recognize the spooktacular holiday. Is it just us or is DC unique when it comes to Halloween? We bet you will see a good number of Zombie Gagas, Honey Boo Boos and several witches and ghosts, …

Countdown [election] This week is long [Tuesday] Roll Call is everywhere [road trip] Photo by Marc Tomik

Ellen DeGeneres was spotted in Georgetown this afternoon before her big acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize tonight at the Kennedy Center (h/t @itslerema). Our top guesses for where DeGeneres was DC chillin’: 1. Hu’s Shoes for new kicks. 2. Georgetown Cupcakes to interview people and find out why they are …

Dupont reopens [metro] Final debate [drink] Baldwin for mayor [undecided] Photo by Kyle

The October surprise was just another Rick Roll, fall is a good time to eat, we still miss the Nationals, how to navigate Capitol Hill, is the Election over with yet?, Cory Fritz is still on the road, Casey Phillips shared his stunt footage, don’t provoke Lira, Amy Wren had …

Daylight is becoming shorter, air is becoming crisper, and leaves are flirting with bolder palates.  We find ourselves lingering longer — over evening cocktails and in the cozy warmth of our early morning beds alike.  Slow down, stay awhile.  Embrace this delicious time of year. Photo by Erin

DC Best Of [Express] Tagg gets feisty [fisticuffs] Spooky Rager [Halloween] Photo by Emily Reid

Best part of debate [gifs] Get the details [Romney] Top 50 to watch [races] Drink for a cause [bar] Photo by Marc Tomik

As you may have noticed, last week LadiesWhoLobby were dead on in their VP debate rumble predictions. Well, not dead on exactly, but if you count the SNL version of the debate we are 10/10. We are calling it a win. So, this week we bring you the top moments …

Congrats to Susan Benkelman on the new gig as CQ Roll Call’s Editorial Director. A seasoned DC reporter, Benkelman is stepping up to the position after many years at the publication and a few stints at various outlets such as the Washington Post, Detroit News & Newsday. We’re looking forward …