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It was five years ago this week that a small band of bloggers came together to officially launch a little web site called DCist.com, and a lot has changed since then. We've grown from a scrappy half-dozen or so writers to over 45 regular contributors and photographers. We've hired our first full-time employee, and later brought on weekend editors. And we've seen our amazing readership (and of course, the commentariat) consistently grow to where we find ourselves today: the most well-read local news blog in Washington. And for that, we thank you. Profusely.

Kathy Wone, the widow of slain D.C. lawyer Robert Wone, released a statement to the media on Sunday night, on the third anniversary of the still unsolved crime:

"My husband, Robert, was a beautiful, loving person who was murdered in the prime of his life three years ago today. From the beginning, those who victimized Robert -- and his family -- have sought to cover-up and delay, hoping that we would forget. But we will not forget; we will never forget. The residents of Washington, D.C. must ensure that this case is solved and that those responsible are held to account. From this point forward, we expect the pending criminal proceedings to move expeditiously. In a case that already has languished for three years, there can be no more delays. We owe it to Robert -- who did so much for so many -- to bring to justice the persons responsible for his murder and the cover-up of his murder."

The bloggers at Who Murdered Robert Wone? have also been posting special 3rd anniversary updates since the weekend, which look back at the earliest reports of the crime. To date, no murder charges have been filed in the killing, but roommates and partners Joe Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward are all facing obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges, and the Wone family has filed a wrongful death suit against the three men. The criminal trial won't begin until next spring.

We just announced our new contest in conjunction with the Phillips Collection, and it isn't too early to get a jump start on your entry. Head out to the Phillips tonight for their monthly Phillips After 5 program and take in a lecture about sustainable design and mass production of household objects, and get guided tours of the Morandi exhibit for research and inspiration.

We got a press release announcing that a new book, Ben's Chili Bowl: 50 Years of a Washington, D.C., Landmark, is now available for sale. Ben's is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Mahaboob Ben Ali and his then-fiancée, Virginia Rollins, opened the hot dog and chili shop on U Street on August 22, 1958. Congratulations to the Ali family on all their achievements!