SHRIMPOCALYPSE NOW: “The right lane of the Inner Loop at Md. 210 will remain closed through Friday morning’s rush hours after an accident involving a tractor trailer hauling frozen shrimp.” [WTOP]

“Commuting is not for the faint of heart in Washington. Only 44.9 percent of local workers reach their jobs in less than a half hour. That’s the lowest figure in the country, trailing even New York City’s 46.2 percent. The average morning commute in D.C. is a sluggish 34.87 minutes.” [Bizjournals via MSNBC]

Washington may no longer be the nation’s murder capital, but at least it’s moving up the “most congested cities” list. MORE »