There’s a lot going on here.

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Column by Philip Kennicott: The design of beautiful cities, and the design of effective governments, are predicated on “gentleman’s agreements,” voluntary deference to precedents and conventions. President Trump respects none of this. https://wapo.st/3NWrIQa

This is great news and a big win for the DC Gov & NPS teams that have been working on this for...more than 2 years. The Francis Dog Park has its own quirky history, which will be revealed in my future autobiography.

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How can this go on for another 3 years?

Look at the Johnnies!

Campus schnauzer.

The final @pkcapitol.bsky.social column in the Wash Post takes a despairing look at the sad, sorry state of Congress. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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The outdoor situation room.

A nerdy article that everyone would read: a detailed look at a Pepco or Washington Gas bill that walks through all the charges, explains each of them, describes any gov rules/mandates/fees/taxes that add to them, and when each charge started to go up and why.

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Since the 15th Street Protected Bike Lane was installed: • Crashes ⬇️ 46% • Bike injuries ⬇️ 91% Removing the PBL between Constitution Ave and the Tidal Basin would increase conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles at one of the busiest times of year.

I can relatively fit in my college-era jeans.

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An op-ed on current risks that is quite unsettling. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/o...

Hard to come up with words to describe the reaction to this.

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The Colmar Manor IHOP never bounced back from this.

Absolutely stunning report that interviewed dozens of victims.

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"Gibson was ambushed in his patrol car at Missouri & Georgia Ave. Dean shot the officer after being thrown out of a nightclub and he sought retribution by targeting the first officer he spotted. Police arrested Dean, still armed with the gun used against Gibson, a minute after the shooting."

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It’s raining…sideways?

The Trump administration told Cuba that its president must step down as the countries discuss a potential economic opening. nyti.ms/4uv6Qju

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Due to the forecasted severe weather, DCPS will close schools two hours early on Monday, March 16. Afterschool and evening activities are cancelled. Staff will remain at school until all students are safely dismissed.

Happy Ides of March to all who celebrate!

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Local newspaper of record uses AP to cover local issue of note.

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Very disconcerting look at where post-Trumpism may be headed. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/o...

Good long read in the NY Times on how the Washington Post was run aground. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...

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The wind is windy tonight.

tired: harassing athletes for not covering the spread wired: harassing journalists for not making things up

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I’m old enough to remember when it was 85 degrees yesterday.

Was nice sleeping with the windows last night until it wasn't.

Need to talk to the manager about these wild temperature fluctuations.

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I remember telling my parents about the tooth fairy and them laughing at me.

It’s shorts weather!

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