The District Report
Last Updated: March 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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r/washingtondc
- Lamenting the killed Streateries on beautiful days like today
- RIP Potbelly Union station
- Help, my daughter lost her *most important* stuffy at C & O Canal Lock 6
- Dupont Circle “coffee date predator” has a sidekick?
- Craft store mystery
- Formal motions to return Pepco rates to 2024 levels and refund customers (following DC Court of Appeals decision to vacate rate hike approval)
- How’s everyone enjoying our annual False Spring?
- enjoying the warm weather in Malcom X park…
- New installation!
- Which mayoral candidate is going to push for universal daylighting in DC?
WTOP
- Sneezing already? Allergy season may be getting an early start
- 40 years of ‘Stand By Me’: Stars discuss film, honoring Rob Reiner at Strathmore screening
- Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’
- New regulations on providing air conditioning to renters considered in Montgomery County
- Loudoun Co. sheriff says despite vote against it, push for SROs in elementary schools will continue
- Howard County teen starts nonprofit to help young girls build confidence
- Lime updates subscription service for frequent riders in DC
- FBI boosts reward to $1M in decade‑old Hanover Dunkin’ Donuts murder case
- Maryland sues Trump administration over Baltimore ICE holding room facility
- Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
- 2 construction workers trapped in collapsed trench near Bethesda home
- Alexandria residents sound off on sheriff’s alleged cooperation with ICE
- Tuesday’s warm temperatures break decadelong record in DC
- ‘Fully nude’ intruder linked to at least 4 break-ins sought by Fairfax County police
- Baltimore police officer wounded, gunman killed during midday burglary call
Washingtonian
- 50 Years of DC’s Iconic Metro
- Moon Rabbit’s Kevin Tien Brings Cheffy Banh Mi and Pho to Tysons
- Top Doctors Hall of Fame
- Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit Are About to Kick Off the 2026 NWSL Season. Here’s What to Know.
- The Best Outdoor Spots to Sip on a Cocktail in the DC Area
- Meet the DC-Area Chefs Competing on Top Chef Season 23
- The Eckington Floral Shop She Loves Me Gets New Ownership
- Trump Struggles to Explain When His War Will End, DC Grand Prix Plans Revealed, and DHS Is Still Shut Down
- Photos From Washingtonian’s After Hours: In Your Best Light
- 30 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
DC News Now
- DMV Storm Threat Wednesday PM along with more record highs
- Drivers react to potential $10 fee to enter DC after Mayor Bowser releases congestion pricing study
- DMV high school students among top 40 finalists in national science competition
- DC mayor's administration releases 'deeply flawed' study on congestion pricing
- 'I really like cute toddlers man': Former FDA worker charged with child porn
- Two construction workers rescued after dirt caves in, partially burying them in Bethesda
- Student flown to hospital after stabbing at high school in St. Mary's County, suspect in custody
- Officer, suspect shot near synagogue in Baltimore: Police
- Smoke billows in Rockville after metal scrap pile catches fire
- Naked man suspected of breaking into homes in Centreville; search underway
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 10, 2026
- O’Connell boys go 23-10 to cap another successful basketball season
- Ranked-choice voting, ban on median signs highlight County Board agenda
- ‘Nominal’ library card fee for non-Arlington residents considered at work session
- Barley Mac closes in Rosslyn after 10 years, citing ‘leasing difficulties’
- Arlington’s first library and the women who established it
- Coffee Republic departs Crystal City area after less than a year
- Clarendon’s 5-star workspace – now up to 2 months free
- Plan for 394-unit redevelopment in Courthouse receives initial feedback
- Kids, civic associations join fight to stop Cherrydale Library from closing
- Karantonis wants more transit funding requests after $40M for N. Va. is left untapped
- Morning Notes for March 10, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 9, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 2505 N. Kenilworth Street
- JUST IN: Candidate attacked outside of library while gathering signatures for County Board run
The DC Line
- District Links: DC Water faces new class action lawsuit over Potomac sewage spill; DC Bar files disciplinary case against DOJ’s Ed Martin; and more
- District Links: DC vows to continue Ticketmaster case as part of multistate coalition; route unveiled for IndyCar race on National Mall; and more
- District Links: DC Court of Appeals orders further review of Pepco’s multiyear rate plan; MPD assistant chief placed on leave; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Livin’ la Vida Conundrum in DC
- District Links: Park Service predicts end of March or start of April for peak bloom; NCPC plans April vote on White House ballroom project; and more
- District Links: CFO says tax season for 2025 will proceed under local code; council adopts bills on MPD transparency when working with feds; and more
- T. Michelle Colson: Young DC natives face unique challenges accessing workforce opportunities in their home city. We can change that.
- District Links: Bowser pushes contracting reform with two new bills; Commanders reach $1M settlement with DC to resolve 2022 lawsuit; and more
- District Links: CFO’s latest revenue estimates fuel dispute with Bowser, Mendelson; DC lifts advisory against recreation in Potomac River; and more
- District Links: Bowser hails first-ever congressionally approved boost to DCTAG grants for students; Books From Birth celebrates 10 years; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Can DC afford public financing of its local election campaigns?
- District Links: Feds look to sell part of USDA’s headquarters in Southwest DC; judge allows White House ballroom project to proceed for now; and more
- District Links: Council to consider access to MPD body cam footage in use of force incidents involving feds; DC CFO reviewing AG’s opinion; and more
- District Links: Congressional disapproval came too late to repeal DC tax law, AG Schwalb says; UDC aims to boost teacher training; and more
- District Links: Allen introduces bill to speed up Pepco solar approvals as utility costs rise; EPA to lead federal response on sewer spill; and more
- District Links: DC breaks ground on community center amid flurry of modernization projects in Ward 8; Trump agrees to aid in spill cleanup; and more
- District Links: Bowser seeks federal aid for cleanup, repair work after Potomac sewage spill; federal panel OKs White House ballroom project; and more
- District Links: Bowser proposes 2.55% boost to school funding formula amid fiscal challenges; bill would redo Housing Production Trust Fund; and more
- District Links: Council eyes revisions to Schools First budget approach; Trump faults regional leaders’ response to Potomac sewage spill; and more
- District Links: DC warns against Potomac River contact amid calls for stronger response to sewage overflows; Trayon White trial rescheduled; and more
Popville
- “Carla Hall Returns to the D.C. Dining Scene with bumblebirds, a Southern Fried Chicken & Cocktail Bar” Grand Opening Saturday, Regular Hours Start Monday
- Sweet City Ride
- Missed Connection – Alex on Metro Monday Night
- “young daughter was struck from behind by a Lime Bike rider at the Edgewood Rec Center”
- “Why are Capitol Hill gas prices so high?”
- “Looking to cater an office lunch from a woman-owned business (Women’s History Month)”
- Move Over Little Free Library – Meet the Little TEA Library
- Sorso Prosecco Bar Soft Opens in Adams Morgan!!
- Sad Scoop: Cava Closing in Shaw after Friday’s Service. An Almost Ten Year Run Coming to an End.
- About the Fencing around Logan Circle
- “The King of the World” – A New Trump Epstein Memorial Emerges on the National Mall
- Childhood Cafe Now Hiring for their 2nd Location, Opening this Month
- Friends of the White Whale Society Presents
- About the Streets Market Coming to U Street
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- “One-Day 10 Cent Gas Price Increase”
- Awesome Con coming to the Convention Center starting this Friday – 25,500 people expected!
- Sweet City Ride
- Missed Connection – Busboys and Poets on 14th Street
- Wait, Brooklyn or Brookland?
The Washington Informer
- Washington Informer Announces Media Partnership with Washington Spirit
- What’s Next In the Fight for Federal Officer Transparency?
- Howard’s 159th Charter Day Celebrates History, Community and Alumni Achievement
- UNCF Emphasizes Importance of Bolstering HBCUs Amid National Challenges
- Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Tips for Managing Money Stress
- Financial Tip of the Month, March: Money Conversations for the Whole Family
- Girl Scouts Week 2026: Peoples UCC Celebrates 57 Years of Service
- D.C. United Falls 2-1 to Inter Miami CF In Baltimore Sellout
- Remembering Jazz Legend, Educator Robert ‘Bobby’ Felder
- PACA Brings Preventive Care and Political Education to Southeast D.C.
The Georgetowner
- What’s Up With the Spill?
- Women of Georgetown: Making History
- March Auction Block
- At Home: Floors—History Underfoot
- Kitty Kelley Book Club: ‘Judy Blume: A Life’
- The Latest Dish: The Japanese Experience … Reimagined
- Cocktail of the Month: Arak Punch
- Editorial: A Redefining Moment for Alysa Liu — and All Women
- Editorial: House to Air Travelers: Drop Dead
- Business Ins & Outs: Tuckernuck, Crumbs & Whiskers, Sézane, Frankies Bikinis
Greater Greater Washington
- A brief history of the DC Streetcar
- Breakfast links: Cherry blossom Metro vehicles, cards coming soon
- Congestion can be reduced in Columbia Heights. Here’s how
- A new flat-rate option aims to make frequent Lime rides in DC more predictable
- Breakfast links: Alley homes zoning amendment could advance in DC this week
- Grow-vernight scenario
- Photo Friday: Sitting still
- National links: Los Angeles County doesn’t need all of its pavement
- Breakfast links: Better night lights planned at Union Station
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #37
HillRag
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills
- Wilson Building Bulletin: Moves toward transparency for federal agents
- 12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Ward 7 residents remain hopeful despite a tight budget season
- Go ahead and file your taxes, says D.C. CFO amidst confusing fight over tax law
- International Women's Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after sewage spill
- What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill?
- One year later, seven fired federal workers share where they are now
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Opinion: The SAVE Act would disenfranchise incarcerated residents
- New bill would require more transparency on federal agents operating in D.C.
- Chocolate City Experience: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- D.C. residents saw Pepco bills skyrocket this winter
- Congress didn’t actually repeal D.C. tax bill, says attorney general