For the past five years, Ellie Sachse of Cleveland Park has been collecting Halloween candy for D.C.'s sex workers. Last year, her neighbors donated some 80 pounds of the stuff, which was then handed off from vans owned and operated by HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive).
The drive is on again this year and Sachse invites [...]

DC Wire is reporting that Councilmember Marion Barry received a few stitches after falling down in Anacostia Park.
Barry's staff sent out a release. It reads in part:
"Mr. Barry received a deep gash over his bottom lip that required several stitches. Despite the minor accident Mr. Barry suffered no serious injuries and is in good [...]