Video: Top 5 Government Stories of 2011

JohnstonPatch is with a series of videos on this year's top stories.

Today, we review the top five government stories on JohnstonPatch:

#5: Inauguration Ceremonies:

• Photos from Inauguration Night
• Inauguration, Part 1
• Inauguration, Part 2

#4: DEM Office Out Of Beach Passes

See also: Chafee: Beach Fee Hikes Won't Hurt Tourism [Video]

#3: Johnston 'Pretty Lucky' In Wake Of Irene

See also: Schools To Open 9/6

#2: Mohr Library Grand Opening and New Courthouse Opens

#1: Aftermath of Odor Problems At Central Landfill:

• DEM: Putrid Smell Is From Landfill
• Response To Landfill Odor 'Not Urgent Enough,' Says Lombardo
• Video: Polisena Files Suit Against Landfill Companies

Tomorrow, we'll cover the Top 5 School Stories in 2011.

Stay tuned — and thanks for reading JohnstonPatch!