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Two days after the election, how Obama won the presidency is still the talk of the town—as are the raucous celebrations on election night. Don't forget to send us your stories of what you did on election night, whether it was walking to the White House, as in the photo above, or contemplating the events at home.

The other big political news is that Obama appears close to naming Rahm Emanuel as his Chief of Staff. Back in May, we profiled Rahm and his family—read that article here, and see how his brothers and background have influenced him.  

Forget the fact that an historic election took place and we have a president-elect who will face some of the toughest challenges in memory—the real question seems to be, did you, like, totally love, or totally hate the dress Michelle Obama wore on election night? (Frankly, it wasn't our favorite. But she still looked pretty good.)

Were you one of the lucky ones who got a special commemorative edition of the Washington Post yesterday? Folks were lined up at drug stores and grocery stores for hours, waiting to get theirs.

A true sign of the difficult economic times—Colonial Williamsburg is cutting jobs.  

Local bookstores are selling more political-themed children’s books, some written by the famous, some written about the famous. Here’s a rundown.

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In case you live under a rock, here's some breaking news: Barack Obama was decisively elected as US president last night. The Post has the basics of the story. Where were you when you heard the news? We went down to U Street, where the scene was like nothing we'd ever seen before—the entire stretch of U blocked off by police, people streaming through the streets, cars honking wildly, strangers hugging, bands playing, people dancing, cats and dogs living together. You know, like Adams Morgan on a Saturday night. Seriously, take a look.

DC, unsurprisingly, voted 93% for Obama, but here's the real shocker—the state of Virginia went blue for the first time in decades, with Obama getting 52% and McCain garnering 47%. Mark Warner also handily won his Senate seat. 

We suppose there's other news going on today, but in DC, it's hard to see beyond the elections and analysis. Check back later today for a roundup of our favorite political articles.  

Families take center stage during presidential elections. What kind of family best connects with the public? Daughters seem to be an advantage. Starting with Lyndon Johnson’s victory over Barry Goldwater in 1964, only two presidents—Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush—have won with more sons than daughters, and both were one-term presidents.

Four of the last seven elected presidents have had just one or two children. The exceptions with large families were Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Bush 41.

Barack Obama can take heart that his family—wife Michelle and two daughters, Malia Ann and Sasha—represents a traditional presidential nuclear family. John McCain is father to seven children from four different sets of parents: four sons and three daughters.

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Are you voting today, Washington? You better be! There's supposed to be unprecedented turnout in DC, Virginia and Maryland, but the long lines are worth it to cast your vote, right? We mean, this guy showed up at a Woodbridge polling place at 3:30 AM. If you're looking for a spot to watch the polls come in this evening, make sure to check out our election-night party guide. Also, did you know some spots will give you free food with an I Voted sticker? It's true.

Hey! This gas station is ripping us off! 

The Washingtonienne, the fabled blog about the sex adventures of a Hill staffer, which was turned into a book, is now being turned into an HBO series—and the pilot was being filmed in Adams Morgan the other night. Have you seen the film crew elsewhere?

Can eating tumeric on a daily basis have health benefits? The City Paper says, well, maybe. 

Are speed cameras a scam simply to gain more revenue? WTOP's Adam Tuss is wondering. 

No matter which way the presidential race goes, it’s clear that Barack Obama won the Washington region’s money primary. According to federal finance reports, Obama raised more than $21 million around Washington through September 29; his best scores came in DC’s Cleveland Park and Palisades. His Democratic opponent Hillary Rodham Clinton raised about $12 million, and Republican nominee John McCain managed almost $9 million, with much of that money coming from DC rather than the GOP stronghold of McLean.

Photo from our pumpkin carving slideshow. Send yours in!

It's here, Washington! Halloween madness. If you're still searching for plans/costumes/etc, our Halloween guide is where you need to go.  And remember, you can use SoberRide if you've been drinking for a free ride.

National Airport, a fan favorite? Apparently so. It's the fourth-favorite airport in the US, according to this report. 

Are DC markets amongst some of the ones likely to rebound first? Forbes says so. 

While doing a cleanup of the Anacostia River, high school students found a body.