New York Ave. NW, January 12

Trouble in Ward 9: At first, news that federal agents had arrested Jack Johnson at his home this morning was a little confusing; soft rock is annoying, but weren't there worse offenders, like David Gray, Dave Matthews, or that idiot who said that crazy shit to Playboy? Upon further review, though, it seemed the Jack [...]

A rowhouse being renovated at 216 Morgan Street NW has partially collapsed, D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson Pete Piringer tells City Desk. "There are no reported injuries," he says.
But that's not all. Piringer says there's also a gas leak in the area. Streets are cordoned off. Canine units have been dispatched to sniff out the leak. [...]

On Inauguration Day, Mt. Vernon Square/7th St Convention Center will close at 7:30 a.m. and Judiciary Square will close at 4 p.m., Metro has announced. This is because of the stations' proximity to many balls. The more balls that will be held in your area, the more you can expect to be inconvenienced.