We’re starting a campaign to bring back Diary of a Mad DC Cabbie because we miss those rants. Post a comment on his blog asking him to bring it back. How many other blogs in DC call out the police and the DMV –  or give you a better view of late …

Man of the Metro. Originally posted by Byron Tau in POLITICO.

Remember ladies and gentleman, he’s a basketball player – and likely a very good bowler. h/t Next Round

He’s back [Olbermann] Ed Henry says goodbye to CNN [hello FoxNews] Chicago has a hipster alderman [Moreno] U St. getting revamped [pedestrian friendly] Ted’s Bulletin serving spam [hell yes]

This flowchart is simple and straight to the point. h/t Factor via Alltop via Good

If you haven’t made plans to join “The Fix” at Cap Lounge tonight, you should.  Chris Cillizza’s Politics and Pints is always a good time. Find out more here.

I’m from Brooklyn. I know, I’m sorry. But my collaborator and boyfriend Steven Weinberg hails from DC! And we’re returning to his old stomping grounds this Friday, 7:30 pm for a talk and signing at Politics & Prose for our book To Timbuktu: Nine Countries, Two People, One True Story. …

But the party won’t stop. Even Friday’s rain couldn’t keep guests away from the reporter’s 40th birthday bash on the roof top of The Willard. David Drucker has been covering the senate and politics for Roll Call since 2005. His favorite part about turning 40? Track suits. A big thanks …

National Journal’s Peter Bell answers important beltway questions: Hill People: Who Are They and Where Did They Come From? Fun facts from the infographics: Republican staffers tend to live in Virgina. And most Democratic staffers live in D.C. Georgetown University has the most alumni working in senior positions on Capitol …

Rory wins [US Open] Metro’s safety improvements [here’s to hoping] Photo of the year [riot] Get ready for Moneyball [Trailer] And how did all of those folks sneak their blackberry into Congressional?

The new Tommy Show got off to a very loud start this morning.

Our friends at Funny or Die never take a day off. Y’all have a good weekend! John Edwards Mug Shot Outtakes from Jerry O’Connell John Edwards. The first person to ever rock Vineyard Vines in his mugshot.

Spencer Pederson is following us on Twitter,  tell Christine Martin congrats on her new job, Happy Birthday Newt!, Jeremy Art on his A-game, who is AlmostFamous?, Vancouver rioted, Anthony Weiner left Congress, take your father to brunch this weekend, Jack Robie, LeBron lost, ask Nick when he and his guitar …

Always wanted the chance to dress Sarah Palin? Pick just the right pants suit for Michele Bachmann? Well now you can at Hero Builders! Dress your Republican lady the way you want – and don’t forget the pearls. On the way to check out you can also add an Anthony …

A few more inches of rain and that boat could’ve docked on King. St. h/t @jpiacenza