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Ashley Codianni should win a prize for that much alliteration. h/t AlmostFamous

It’s been a rough week. Between a polar vortex, a bridge crisis and Congress coming back into session, you probably want to max and relax this weekend. Don’t fret, we’ve got low key picks for you here. Kick back and enjoy.

Rich DC residents want more [taxes] Chinese hotels now giving out [gas masks] Virginia doesn’t need your [sad gambling habits] Lady Steakhouse not coming anytime soon [sorry daddy] Most Members are independently wealthy [whoa shocking] Photo by Kevin Wolf

Meet Jamie Grigg. Grigg founded and runs the “window shopping” DC real-estate blog Exposed Brick DC, which features best-of-the-best style DC Craigslist rentals, design inspiration and a community of renters hunting for their next cool pad. Grigg’s blog is a fast growing resource for first time renters and seasoned veterans …

Catherine Gatewood’s friends either love her or really, really don’t like her. Look at this thoughtful birthday collage orchestrated by Tom and Emily, and decide for yourself. Happy birthday Catherine!

The War on Rats [DC’s finest hour] Dennis Rodman was wasted [vodka diplomacy] Dirtbag substitute teacher [assaults a sixth grader] Car flies off into Potomac, crashes into boat [whoops] Chris Brown doesn’t want a plea deal cause [he’s not guilty] Washington City Paper’s fiction issue is out [all fiction all …

Capitals are going to Sochi [medals baby] Cold weather created problems [and stuff] Undercover cabbie catching agents [detective taxi] Star Spangled banner [coming to a museum near you] Homeless driver worked long hours yesterday [in the cold] Even if you’re from somewhere cold [you probably couldn’t handle yesterday’s temperatures] Photo …

Ok. A polar vortex moved into DC. We’re sharing these pretty photos of snowy District landscapes by Charlotte Sellmyer to remind you that winter can be ok sometimes.

Charlotte Sellmyer sent us photos of chilly protestors outside the U.S. Capitol to remind you of what you should be focusing on instead complaining about weather. The end is near.

Pretty nice outside [for now] Ocean City MD [is going down] Ice cream: [don’t call it a comeback] Need cold weather attire? [here’s northerner advice] Random NY homeless dude’s family discovers him in DC [because of AP photo] You won’t need to ask where the nearest sidewalk cafe is [a …

It’s chilly but we know you’re cooler than this bullshit snow and you’re going to trek out in search of fun things, so here are some specially selected picks for your weekend.

Pregnant lady fights off an intruder who was wielding [a tiki torch] There’s a Smores Bar in Foggy Bottom [stop everything] More lanes aren’t going to help anything [traffic on I-95] Set of twins are born both minutes and a year apart [new year’s baby] Arlington wants tech start ups …

Jeremy Art went places, took photos and did a lot of cool stuff this year. Relive his exciting 2013 that took place overseas and in DC through the magic of YouTube. PS: Can you spot FamousDC?  

It’s about to get chilly up in this place [NYE] Logan Circle coffee changes [seeya Caribou, hello Peet’s] DC Police pimpmobile cruises streets [for kids] Nat’l Zoo cheetahs behave as expected [and bite a deer to death] DC Cab Commission is sure [it’s doing well] Photo by Lawrence Cheng