Where we talk about stuff (happening in and around D.C.) we didn’t always write about but is still something you may care to get all riled about.

• Looking for an escape from the city? Check out this solid round-up of the best of Old Town Alexandria.
  
• …But good luck getting there via Metro. Here’s the skinny on the red, orange, green and yellow line delays this weekend.
• Speaking of transportation, the MARC inauguration tickets go on sale as early as next week.
• Landscape architects envision a greener Chinatown…
  
• A rare Michelangelo sculpture, “David-Apollo,” is headed to D.C. as part of yearlong celebration of Italian culture.
• And finally, here are 11 reasons why D.C. ruled this year.