Cars flying by the US Capitol. For more check out her blog or follow her on twitter: @abpanphoto

POLITICO has decided to go PRO. Washingtonian’s Shane Harris: Politico Grows Up His bosses are on the same page. The chiefs of Politico believe they’ve hired the best for their new operation. And VandeHei believes he has the best man in charge. Grieve possesses what VandeHei calls the “Politico DNA: …

How many of these folks are co-workers of yours? [red wine] Some Maryland residents, forbidden from having wine shipped directly to their homes, are having cases delivered to their offices or other addresses in the District or Virginia, then carting them across the border, the Washington Post reported. So what’s …

They’re calling it the Global Pickup Conference – we’re calling it ridiculous. [and slightly creepy] A group of men recently gathered in DC as part of a pick up artist convention. The “pro” pick up artists were tasked with teaching the newbies how to rein in the ladies.  And what …

An image of the Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise. For more check out her blog or follow her on twitter: @abpanphoto

Spotted by Blain Rethmeier

Red light cameras make millions of dollars for DC, but according to the Washington Post, they also save lives. A study to be released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that traffic fatalities at those intersections dropped by 26 percent over a five-year period, slightly more than …

Stuck without power til Sunday? Well, why sit inside when you can venture out to a fun, cozy, lively bar for people watching and/or chilling with friends? Here’s my top five for your viewing pleasure, and some extras for measure. Send us YOUR suggestions if you have others I’ve missed. …

Holy snowpalooza. Send your best DC show photos to [email protected] and we’ll make them famous. Photo courtesy of Michelle Stewart Photo courtesy of Brian Diffell TITLE: “We think it is broken” Photo courtesy of Jeremy Art TITLE: “Surrounded by Red” Photo courtesy of Andy Miller TITLE: “Thundersnow All Up In …

WTOP Weather:

As #snOMG is about to descend on DC this afternoon, we thought it would be helpful to share some footage of how to drive in the ice & snow. Good luck heading home.

But at least it’s not this cold. [NYC Freeze] h/t @DASmart

The President’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is one of the most important days of the year for DC political wonks. It’s an opportunity to hear from the President on his agenda, and an attempt to rally members of both Chambers to get along and do what’s best for …

We hope you have a good week. And stay warm, it is FREEZING out there.