All the latest links from the District and beyond. Here’s who is headlining the next WHCA dinner: [Cecily Strong] Can the Caps be fixed enough to consistently [play good hockey?] People got stuck in snow on a NY highway [nightmare commute] Goodbye Arlington [streetcar proposal] A rockstar wants to bury …

If you’re a suburbanite in the DC metro area, you may want to know this important information. Maryland is not as bad as Virginia. This is in light of “physical and emotional health, healthy behaviors, work environment, social and community factors, financial security, and access to necessities such as food, …

Just when we thought spending money to figure out why chimps throw poop was a waste of money, this video pops up. And yes, the cat has a Facebook page. h/t WaPo

Pork Barrel BBQ is open [finally] This seems dangerous [on the road] Zebras roaming local neighborhoods [no, really] Like Kim Kardashian, Obama Must Rebrand [Whispers] Where the Sewers End [City Paper] Photograph by Darrow Montgomery

Most DC residents only visit Virginia for one reason – a Target run at the Potomac Yards shopping center. The First Lady is no different. Yesterday, Michelle was caught picking up a few must have items from the popular super store. Who caught her? Coincidentally enough, it was an AP …

National Journal has put together a short history of Washington’s experiences with hurricanes. [blow by blow]  

There might be delicious news on the horizon for VA residents who hate to cross the rive on the weekends. [yum] Residents of the D.C. suburbs with a hankering for a chili half-smoke may not have to go all the way to 13th and U streets NW or Nationals Park …

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

The Washington, D.C. area loves flash mobs. [dance] Customer walked into Vienna Whole Foods grocery store Tuesday to do some shopping only to find a flash mob of employees doing the “The Salmon Dance.” Watch as some patrons are not sure what to make of it while others are glad …

This is the only good thing about hurricane season on the East Coast. [stock up] Virginians who want to stock up on hurricane and other emergency supplies such as batteries, flashlights and bottled water have just a few days left to stock up tax-free. Virginia’s seven-day tax holiday began Wednesday …

This flyer was spotted in the Longworth House office building.  What’s funny isn’t the fact that Boyz to Men will be serenading folks in Alexandria, VA next week,  it’s the chosen clip art that was used on the flyer. h/t JS

This makes total sense. [cops never do this] Virginia lawmakers are on the verge of turning a “rolling stop” on a right turn from a minor traffic offense to one of reckless driving. If caught, offenders could face up to one year in jail.

The science behind this ranking is fuzzy, but we’re proud of DC’s sister city. [love is in the air and the Potomac] Love is in the air. Amazon.com today announced its list of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in America. After compiling sales data of romance novels and relationship …

This is what happens when it snows too much. [we don’t blame him] The City of Alexandria announced the resignation of City Manager James Hartmann in a statement released to media just before the close of business Monday. In case you’re not quite convinced that his resignation has anything to …

If you live in VA or MD and have been jealous of the DC bag tax, you might just like this news:  [sweet] Bag tax talk is everywhere. Reports are in declaring D.C.’s plastic bag tax a success; two pieces of legislation will soon be on the table in Virginia …