The Needle: Pinned Down

Gutterball: Georgetown’s ANC is opposing a proposed bowling alley in the neighborhood until noise issues are resolved. -3

24/7/Pigskins: 2012 has only been over for three days, but WJLA has already decided to dub it “The Year of RGIII.” A 30-minute special about the Pigskins quarterback will air on Friday. +2

Home on the Range: Former Top Chef contestant Bryan Voltaggio‘s new Chevy Chase restaurant Range is good, according to Post critic Tom Sietsema, in spite of a pudding resembling “Chinese gruel.” +1

Smoke Weed Erry’day: Here’s what buying medical marijuana in D.C. might be like. +2