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Photo by gerdaindc In 134 years of Washington Post archives, the Brentwood neighborhood is mentioned in the same story as its namesake only twice. The sole accessible mention is an advertisement for the neighborhood by the Washington Permanent Building Association that ran on July 5, 1948, which reads: "The... continue reading on DCist

Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekelly80/6235699493/">ekelly80 >> U.S. Park Police began arresting Occupy D.C. protesters about an hour ago at McPherson Square after they refused to take down a wood structure they built overnight. U.S. Park Police say the structure violates park rules and needed to be taken down by 11:45 a.m.... continue reading on DCist

sarawithoutanh001's subject manages to look regal despite his cone of shame. Traditional Scottish garb suits this little prancer.... continue reading on DCist

Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelstarghill/3734814805/">michael starghillMike DeBonis follows up on FBI and IRS agents’ search of D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.’s home, a response to allegations that Thomas steered $300,000 of public money to his private use. DeBonis finds that Thomas continues to enjoy unwavering support from a select group of... continue reading on DCist

Photo by pinelifeGood morning, Washington. Today is my last day as your weekend editor. I have a new full-time job, and unfortunately I won’t have time for this awesome gig. I imagine you’ve always known what I only recently learned -- that this group of readers is made up... continue reading on DCist