BrightestYoungThings: DC News You Can (Maybe) Use:

Where we talk about stuff (happening in and around D.C.) we didn't write about but is still something you may care to get all riled about and comment on. So, without further ado - today, in other DC media sources:

Medical marijuana is coming to D.C. this summer and Washingtonian has the spread on all things green in the District--like where we get our illegal weed, the top award-winning strains, reactions from the streets of our fine city and MORE. (via Washingtonian)

(Washingtonian / Jesse Lenz)
The battle rages on: 13 ways D.C. is better than NYC. (via TBD)
House GOP brought forth a bill yesterday that aims to stop spending at a national tax-money guzzling industry... wait for it... strip clubs. Really? (via Wonkette)
In case you were wondering about the outcome of D.C.'s new groundhog day tradition, a living groundhog was never procured, but taxidermied Potomic Phil saw his shadow this morning. We're in for six more weeks of winter, though with this recent hot spell, what winter? (via SocialStudies DC)

( photo via SocialStudies DC)
Apparently people make meth in Dupont--according to authorities, a meth lab started a fire in a luxury apartment on R St. NW on Tuesday night. Who knew? (via Prince of Petworth)
Here's a great in-depth look at the District's youth rock scene and whether or not punk is good for pre-teens. (via Washington City Paper)

(Black Sparks / Stephanie Breijo)
Valentine's day is just around the corner and somehow, in some way, D.C's missed connections just keep getting better. A compilation of hilarity and desperation for your viewing pleasure via Washingtonian.