* Newark, New Jersey, edges out D.C. for title of “American City Most Resembling a Demoliton Derby.” [AP ] MORE »

* Because short stretches of asphalt are just like children — the beat-down Dupont Circle underpass will be rehabbed, and good as new, in nine months. [Free Ride] MORE »

* The takeover is complete when bloggers turn their guns away from the MSM and take aim at the “free alternative weeklies.” [DCeiver] MORE »

This just in, from a Capitol Hill operative: MORE »

* Gang war eruptz in Logan Circle! 5-0 Mob versuz the New Commandment Baptist Church Crewz, Beat downz imminent! [DCeiver] MORE »

* Washington: first in war, first in peace, seventh and fifteenth in soul destroying traffic congestion. [Metroblogging DC] MORE »

Despite the continued success of George Mason in the NCAA tournament, our computer troubles today have left us in a pretty foul mood. Not even that cute panda can lift our spirits. So please forgive the grumpiness. MORE »

The talented folks at From the Roots, with the help of Photoshop, bring us this picture: MORE »

Brilliant political move of the day: Getting intentionally caught in traffic to avoid being photographed with the Vice President. MORE »