DeEvening Links: Day of celebration Sorry, Marylanders, we beat you. (Patrick Semansky - AP) I noted a somber anniversary this morning. Today also marks another, happier occasion: It's two years today since the District started recognizing gay marriages. The latest stats, via AP: "A spokeswoman for the D.C. Superior Court says approximately 5,700 gay and straight couples applied to marry between March 2011 and March 2012. That's compared with 6,600 in the first year same-sex marriage was legal and 3,100 the year before when only heterosexual couples were allowed to marry in the city. Alvarez & Marsal wins contract to take closer look at 2011 DCPS cheating suspicions (D.C. Schools Insider, Examiner) Cop pleads not guilty to shooting that allegedly involved his solicitation of a transgender prostitute (Crime Scene) Coming soonish: "Next bus" arrival signs (TBD) Teacher sex lawsuit goes on, without Michelle Rhee and DCPS as defendants (D.C. Schools Insider) Metro unions rally against budget cuts (Dr. Gridlock)