Politically connected contractor Fort Myer Construction landed a rare equipment deal from the District Department of Transportation. [LL]

As botched Supercan replacement program worsened, Vince Gray administration officials fumed. [LL]

Republican lawyer Kris Hammond will take on Phil Mendelson for D.C. Council chairman. [LL, Post]

Gray says District residents should consider boycotting Ocean City over Maryland Rep. Andy Harris‘ meddling in District marijuana laws. [Post]

New number of new HIV cases are down in the District. [City Desk, Post, WAMU, Blade]

Former Prince George’s County Executive Wayne K. Curry dies at 63. [Times, Post, Post]

The Fort Reno concert series saved for this year, thanks to some help from Shadow Sen. Paul Strauss. [WCP]

Residences outpace office space in Capitol Riverfront. [Housing Complex]

Wilson High principal Pete Cahall reflects on coming out during Pride Week. [Blade]

Photo by Darrow Montgomery