The Needle: Hoop Schemes

by Will Sommer March 28th, 2013October 17th, 2020

The Big Dance: How are D.C. councilmembers using their tickets to Sweet Sixteen games at the Verizon Center? Depends which one you ask. +2

Donkey Sauce: Is Eastern Market about to be featured on fusion cuisine guru Guy Fieri‘s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives? Signs point to yes! -3

My Bad: Fire chief Ken Ellerbe says he’s sorry for recent problems with the city’s ambulance fleet. -3

That’s a Clown Question, Billboard: Yes, that’s Bryce Harper‘s face, splashed up in Times Square. +2

Wednesday’s Needle rating: 87 Today’s score: -2 Today’s Needle rating: 85

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