When people from other places write stories about what you know

1. The New York Times writes about Mayor Fenty. See "Starting Fast, With an Eye on the Long Run."

2. The Hartford Courant writes about the region's subway system, in making a point about what Connecticut should do. But I don't think the story is analytical enough about what works, where and why. See "How Light Rail Transformed D.C.." For one, DC is a heavy rail system with dedicated right-of-way, with a lot of trackage underground. It's a lot faster than light rail. And that makes a big difference in terms of "take up" of the innovation.