• Rumor has it: Blogger of Why.I.Hate.DC fame has had his Christmas wishes answered! Congratulations, dude. Oh, Seattle, we are so very, very sorry. MORE »

• Remember, Santa has a list! So be good for goodness’ sake, and do something nice, like helping out with some area plans to send a massive care package to the troops in Iraq. [DC Blogs] MORE »

I just read FishbowlDC’s account of a CNN fete, and I’m very, very impressed — which is probably the point. In any case, what awed me the most: “We had a nice chat with the bouyant and boyish Jon Klein at Teatro last night during CNN’s fantastic holiday party.” MORE »

Garrett “Did I mention I was the first blogger in the White House briefing room?” Graff joins Gawkeress Elizabeth Spiers on the list of bloggers to break through the medium barrier and join the staff of a glossy city lifestyle magazine. Of course, Spiers eventually left New York to run Mediabistro.com, which is, coincidentally, where Graff has been. No matter: Graff is joining the staff of the Washingtonian, and, frankly, we can’t think of a more perfect fit.

His announcement follows after the jump. Good news: He’s not leaving the ‘Bowl and he wants a helper! Ability to summarize Hotline interviews a plus.

UPDATE: Graff lets readers in on the good news. [FishbowlDC]

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