Jeff Thompson allegedly gave off-the-books help to Linda Cropp, Pat Mara, Vincent Orange, and other candidates. [Post]
Also: Alleged shadow campaign operative Vernon Hawkins is reportedly set to plead guilty. [Post]
DYRS recidivism stats don’t tell the whole story. [Times]
Federal City Council asks for a living wage bill veto. [Post]
Post ed board wants inspector general, Board of Ethics to play nice. [Post]
Metro crash settlements will be unsealed. [WAMU]
“Ex-gay” singer drops out of city-sponsored concert after Mayor Vince Gray thinks he’d be a distraction. [Post]
Some charters struggle with fundraising. [Post]
Strip club could be too lewd for Glover Park. [Patch]