Tasty Morning Bytes – Kwame Apologizes, Metro Mayhem and more Gray Hires
Good morning, DCentric readers! Brrrr. It’s cold in here…perhaps there are Clovers in the atmosphere.
DC Council Chair, Kwame Brown, Returns Luxury SUV and Will Pay His Share of Cost About time: “I apologize for the disruption this has caused, and I regret that I appeared insensitive to the financial challenges our city and residents face. As Chairman of the Council, it is my duty to make responsible fiscal decisions regarding the District’s use of tax payer dollars.” (myfoxdc.com)
Wal-Mart critics plot to stop 4-store ‘invasion’ in D.C. But not everyone is against the big W: “Some families can’t wait to have convenient access to fresh produce and affordable groceries. “Everyone can’t afford to shop at a Harris Teeter or Whole Foods,” Mr. Brown said.” (Washington Times)
Crime surges in Metro system Beyond smartphone-snatching: “…brutal attacks also have increased. Seven rapes and sexual assaults occurred in the Metro system in 2010, according to the statistics, more than all the cases in the previous five years combined.” (Washington Examiner )
Vincent Gray’s spokeswoman’s son lands city job Hmm. “When asked by Sherwood about all the children hiring, Gray said “I don’t think this is nepotism at all.” He added that the youthful new hires were plenty skilled and qualified for their new gigs. “I don’t think people should be punished when they are capable.” (Washington City Paper)
Facebook Burlglar Pleads Guilty Moral of story: don’t rob reporters! “In a case of social networking at its worst, Rodney Knight stopped to post his dirty deeds on the Facebook page of the son of the homeowner, a local journalist. It was like leaving a taunting calling card at the scene of the crime.” (NBC Washington)
Children Get Tested For Lead Exposure, Landlord Denies Contamination Denali is a river in Egypt. Oh, wait…I think it’s a GMC SUV. “Nuyen told 9NEWS NOW a DCRA inspection and the lead testing by Department of Environment are coverups. He alleges the actions are in retaliation by a group of tenants for taking them to court for back rent.” (WUSA Washington, DC)