The District Report
Last Updated: May 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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r/washingtondc
- Bruce let it slip last night there’s a big “protest” show in October ft. Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and Tom Morello.
- Astonishing Degree-Versus-Earnings Disparity in D.C.
- Key Bridge
- Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought
- Seriously, how are people getting approved for apartments?
- Kennedy Center official tells judge that removing Trump’s name would make them go broke in new court filing
- Unusual request: would anyone be open to inviting my boyfriend to dinner tomorrow?
- Auterion ads
- D.C. Spent $1 Million Hiring Humans to Yell ‘Fire!’ in Government Office
- Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
The Georgetowner
- A Wolf, Not a Fox, Wins ‘Artists in Middleburg’ Show
- Georgetown Heats Up With Summer Concerts, Arts & Community Events
- Police Arrest Suspect in Georgetown Cupcake Beer Keg Attack
- Business Ins & Outs: Frankies Bikinis, American Vintage, Ellizabetta La Strega; Ally Banks
- An Evening in Bloom at Tudor Place’s Annual Garden Party
- In Country: Amy Goodman Champions Free Press at DocWeek Middleburg
- Mayoral Candidates Debate Crime, Affordability, Federal Meddling
- The Nationals’ Newest Rookie Has Four Paws
- ‘Orpheus’ Concert, Embassy Art at Bloomberg Center
- Barney Frank (1940-2026): A Hero of Mine
Arlington Now
- APS, Amazon about to finalize deal moving Arlington Community High School to HQ2
- Beyer to introduce bill blocking Trump’s proposed ‘triumphal arch’ near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery
- Memorial Day marks milestone anniversaries for Clarendon War Memorial
- Morning Notes for May 28, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 27, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 6216 28th Street N
- Apply for a free tree; Fall 2026 Tree Planting now open
- Dominion Energy’s merger plan sharpens affordability questions for N. Va. lawmakers
- Rep. Beyer touts package of endorsements from Arlington officials in re-election bid
- Suspect arrested after sexual battery in Columbia Pike parking garage
- Armed Forces Cycling Classic is back this weekend, bringing road closures
- BizTalk: Arlington’s Innovation Ecosystem Showing Early Momentum in 2026
- Sinkhole blocks road for days in Pentagon City
- Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 27, 2026
- Planned restroom upgrade at Gunston Park has $1M price tag
Popville
- Pastiamo Osteria posts Liquor License Placard
- Yo! “Power To The People Festival Just Announced!” Check out the lineup coming to Merriweather Post Pavilion
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Reflecting
- Delhi Belly Proper Signage Posted! Indian Street Food Still Coming!!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Checking in on the work at Stanton Park – Benches are Back!
- AND Speaking of, uh, something – The musical “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here” and it’s, uh, shall we say, eclectic
- Speaking of Odd
- “There is no sign on the door. What’s going on?”
- “Trash can mystery – rash of recent thefts.”
- Andy’s Pizza Owner: “urging the D.C. Council to pass the RESALE Act now, to protect consumers and support the local businesses that make our district the vibrant city that it is.”
- There’s a new Porcupette at the Zoo!!
- “Looking to enjoy live music in the community? Come to DC’s largest neighborhood music festival, Petworth PorchFest, on Saturday, May 30th!”
- DC Fresh Finds for May 27, 2026
- “First Look: Grand Hyatt Washington’s Oribu Brings Japanese-Mediterranean Dining to DC This June”
- Teaism Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary June 6th in Penn Quarter!!
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Northern Water Snake (plus Rock Creek River)
- HOSU Korea – “authentic K-beauty chosen for you”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Franks Wild Years announces Opening Date for next Week!
DC News Now
- DC father shot, killed during car break-in; man convicted
- Prosecutors plan to pursue murder charges a third time after appeal, mistrial in deadly Waldorf shooting
- Men steal Rolex, diamond-studded grill before killing victim at DC Quick Trip
- Finally drying out, comfy to end the week
- Ebola spreads as concerns grow over US response
- Toronto man receives 33-year sentence for exploiting child online in DC
- Maryland student qualifies for final round of Scripps National Spelling Bee
- Father seeks safety changes near Anacostia River, playground after 5-year-old son wanders off, drowns
- DC mayor pushes council to fund pay raises, childcare subsidy program
- Entertainers unveiled for 250th US birthday bash on National Mall
WTOP
- Maryland governor calls for ‘Safe Summer Strategy’ for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers
- Prince George’s County Council approves budget after delays
- Things to do in the DC area: Project GLOW, Petworth PorchFest … and more!
- DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in June
- U.Md. art teacher hits the right note with strange, bold instruments made from chairs
- To prep kids for workforce, Loudoun Co. school turns classroom into restaurant
- Thousands of corrected primary ballots mailed after Maryland mix-up, DOJ weighs in
- Fired FTC commissioner continues protecting consumers with new podcast
- Virginia congressman introduces bill to block President Trump’s arch in Arlington
- Old street lights get new life as EV chargers
- Prince William County schools barring student access to YouTube
- Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
- The National Zoo welcomes a prickly porcupette
- Showers could bring gusty winds, heavy rain to DC area Wednesday
- Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
Washingtonian
- Drink Wine and Stomp Grapes at a Vineyard on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC
- DOJ Launches Investigation into E. Jean Carroll, Maryland Teen Goes to Spelling Bee Finals, and There’s a New Porcupine in Town
- Is Washington Ready for Sarah McBride’s Unrelenting Grace?
- Cool Listing: This Reston Home Feels Like a Tree House
- The Lincoln Memorial Museum Opens This Summer. Here’s How to Get Tickets.
- NDAs for Feds? Plus: Washington Post Sublets Office Space After Layoffs, and Hot Dog Hats Are Hot Online
- Anacostia Community Museum Reopens May 30 with a New Exhibit
- 25 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- Great Restaurant Patios for Weekday Lunch Around DC
- Enslaver Honored at Freedom Plaza, Another Shooting Near the White House, Iran War Deal Enters ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Phase
The 51st
- 12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 11 ways to get involved in D.C. this week
- Here’s what happened at our D.C. congressional delegate debate
- Meet the candidates running in the D.C. Council At-Large special election
- 25 things to do around D.C. over Memorial Day weekend
- Ask A D.C. Native: How do I advocate for myself in this city?
- 11 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
- Meet the candidates for an At-Large seat on the D.C. Council
- Library holds taking forever? You're not alone.
- Live at 6 p.m. ET: D.C. Delegate to Congress Debate
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Part II: Fact-checking the attacks in the mayoral race
- 14 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- We fact-checked the attacks in the D.C. mayoral race
730DC daily newsletter
The DC Line
- District Links: Council begins hashing out budget priorities; faulty alert system meant $1M spent on manual fire watch amid lengthy repairs; and more
- District Links: WaPo looks to sublease about half of its Franklin Square office space; National Mall to host FIFA World Cup fan festival; and more
- District Links: Mayor reinstates extended youth curfew for 15 days; candidates draw attention as June 16 election draws near; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Everyone can vote in the special election on June 16, regardless of party or nonparty
- District Links: House committee advances bill to block DC from imposing a congestion fee; federal panel approves design for triumphal arch; and more
- District Links: Long-serving DCPS chancellor set to leave in June; City Cast DC poll finds Lewis George ahead in mayor’s race; and more
- District Links: DC outlines strategy to boost retail sector amid evolving consumer trends; Pirro, Bowser renew push on extended youth curfew; and more
- District Links: Group apologizes for errors on pro-McDuffie flier amid union criticism; $1B in funding for White House projects in question; and more
- District Links: House panel set to vote on bill to block any DC congestion charge; Trump taps West Potomac Park for new sculpture garden; and more
- District Links: Trump administration posts rendering for ‘championship-quality’ course at East Potomac; ad spending picks up in mayoral race; and more
- Phillips Collection’s new ‘Miró and the United States’ exhibit focuses on transatlantic cultural exchange rather than conflict
- District Links: Metro eyes transit improvements for RFK campus; researchers highlight post-pandemic growth in reading, math at DC schools; and more
- District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter stays; Reflecting Pool price tag climbs; and more
- District Links: PSC rejects request for suspension of Pepco’s rate increase; House committee subpoenas MPD’s internal crime data report; and more
- District Links: Council sets hearing on nominees to vacancy-laden zoning board; NCPC seeks more info on plans to paint Eisenhower building; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 2)
- Clinique Chapman: The next mayor can get public safety right. Here’s how.
- District Links: DC tourism sees slight rise despite fewer international visitors; McDuffie draws endorsement from ex-mayor Anthony Williams; and more
- District Links: Council OKs extended youth curfew bill with a 2028 sunset; MPD chief says 13 face termination amid crime stats fallout; and more
- District Links: Pinto pulls emergency bill on youth curfew ahead of vote on permanent law; GOP bill would fund White House security upgrades; and more
The Washington Informer
- A Cleaner Farming Future: How Regional Farmers are Fighting Pollution, Protecting Animal Welfare
- Baby Boomer Exits Open Doors for ETA
- She Is Athlete Camp Fuels Growth Of Girls Football In Addition To Local And National Expansion
- Former Amtrak Chief Joins $20 Billion Push to Transform Northeast Rail
- John McClain, Music Titan and Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor, Dies at 71
- Kids Fashion Week DC Wows on the Runway, Works to Inspire Participants of All Ages
- 5-28-26 Informer Edition
- 2026 DC Primary Voter Guide
- ‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings a Hot Debate into Black Churches
- VIEWPOINTS
Greater Greater Washington
- Do Something #120: The delights of door-knocking
- Two steps forward, one step back for housing in Virginia
- Breakfast links: Maryland Governor signs housing bills
- The other DC congestion pricing study
- Breakfast links: Lightposts in DC may soon charge EVs
- Breakfast links: Key Bridge civil trial will proceed while criminal case is ongoing
- Before AVs and robo-taxis are everywhere, manage the curb
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #47
- Breakfast links: Unpaid snow removal bills puts future of DC’s emergency preparedness in question
- Do Something #119: We’re baaaack