The District Report
Last Updated: April 28, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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r/washingtondc
- huge BOOM followed by a big flash of light over by N. Capitol St. and P St., NE??
- Explosion in DC
- Lost Dog
- Da Hong Pao replaced by Bank of America
- I need to get a dash cam…
- If only there was a bike lane…
- Charles Allen endorses Janeese Lewis George in D.C. mayoral race
- National Trust says it won't drop suit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom after DOJ request
- 50% off baby formula at safeway
- What the heck does this sign mean?
DC News Now
- A few showers Tuesday, thunderstorm threat for Wednesday
- Dupont Circle BID asking for $2 million to help businesses survive Connecticut Ave construction
- Greenbelt police launch 'Guardian' program to help people at risk of going missing
- Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination
- WATCH: Box truck catches fire in Fairfax
- Stretch Your Dollar | Protect yourself from surveillance pricing with these tips
- Fairfax seeks public input on redesign of crash-prone intersection
- Journalists, elected officials reflect on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
- 1 dead, 6 hurt after illegal car rally turned shooting in Howard County
- Virginia men see 58% increase in Syphilis in four years, says health officials
WTOP
- Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot publicize those unindicted for child sex abuse by clergy
- Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
- Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
- Founder of DC Trans Pride and Black Trans Pride remembered as ‘an icon’
- Former US Rep. Eric Swalwell placed on leave from U.Md. law school board
- Historic Arlington church to hold event celebrating restoration from 2022 fire
- After correspondents’ dinner shooting, expert looks at patterns behind political violence
- Reporters covered the correspondents’ dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
- Man charged with stealing vehicle and other property from Fairfax Station church
- 1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Howard Co. illegal car rally
- Catherine Hoggle’s lawyers want more details from Montgomery Co. prosecutors
- National Trust says it won’t drop suit against Trump’s $400M White House ballroom after DOJ request
- 3 measles cases confirmed by Maryland health officials in April
- Virginia cannabis retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for April 27
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 27, 2026
- Five inducted into Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, including lacrosse player for first time
- With Arlington budget adopted, eyes shift to potentially ‘tough’ FY28 conditions
- ACPD: Intoxicated man fires shot in parking lot
- Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
- Man who attacked County Board candidate sentenced to 100 days in jail
- Festival for nation’s 250th birthday to feature mobile museum and reenactors next month
- Iranian restaurant on Langston Blvd faces delays, citing maintenance and permitting issues
- A 5-Star rated coworking experience in Clarendon – Up to 2 months free
- Spotted lanternflies hatch in Arlington for another buggy season
- Advocacy group wants students in class 5 days per week more often
- Morning Notes for April 27, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2026
- Encore Stage and Studio stays true to its roots as it approaches 60th anniversary
- Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
HillRag
The DC Line
- District Links: Bowser resubmits PSC nominations fought by environmentalists; group rejects calls to drop White House ballroom lawsuit; and more
- District Links: Bowser, Pirro unveil legislation to address rise in domestic violence; Allen bill would enable autonomous vehicles in DC; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 1)
- District Links: Moody’s pulls negative outlook it added last year to DC debt rating; House panel advances bill with myriad DC budget riders; and more
- District Links: Council votes to advance permanent bill on youth curfew but delays emergency action; judge protects 15th Street bike lane; and more
- District Links: White House submits nominations for four DC Superior Court vacancies; DC Water faces new lawsuits over sewage spill; and more
- District Links: AG reaches $9.9M settlement to resolve inquiry into Ticketmaster pricing; court panel allows ballroom construction for now; and more
- District Links: Environmental groups battle Bowser budget proposals; funding bill with DC budget riders clears House subcommittee; and more
- District Links: Bowser extends juvenile curfew; monumental arch gains nod; House appropriations panel looks to include litany of DC riders; and more
- District Links: Mayor says she expects to invoke 15-day emergency to extend curfew zones; Pinto apologizes for posting White’s personal info; and more
- District Links: White calls for Pinto to withdraw from delegate’s race over release of personal info; BZA lacks quorum to function; and more
- District Links: Inspector general report flags operational challenges at 911 call center; ex-AG Racine backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; and more
- District Links: Bowser outlines FY 2027 budget plan with cuts to child care, paid leave programs; Trump administration unveils arch designs; and more
- jonetta rose barras: A gang of spoilers in DC’s election includes the council chair
- District Links: Bowser marks milestone in tennis center’s $23M expansion ahead of summer opening; housing draws attention in mayoral race; and more
- District Links: Construction in DC falls to 15-year low; fiscal expert lays out structural problems DC faces amid stalled growth; and more
- District Links: Council accommodates FY 2027 budget delay; ‘teen takeovers’ spur political tensions; operator pledges Cedar Hill progress; and more
- Emmett Johnson: DC’s broken promise to our youngest children
- District Links: Council set to consider April 14 budget submission date; Trump budget plan includes funds for beautification projects in DC; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Will stability win out over any push for change in the DC Council chair race?
Popville
- Heads Up: Tomorrow (Tues.) Morning there will be a Military Flyover the White House
- Missed Connection – Arthur’s Dad
- Caesar Rodney, “a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver”, Statue Now Up in Freedom Plaza
- “Lost Engagement Ring”
- What does the Pink ribbon on Trees in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park mean?
- “Chinese food coming to Union Market”!!
- “Any update King Street Oyster Bar – City Ridge?” Still Temporarily Closed or “Temporarily” Closed…
- Chandelier coming to former Les Halles Space on Penn!!
- Bistro Francais Coming (Back?!?) to DC
- Da Hong Pao Closing After 10 Years in Logan Circle Sunday
- “NoMa Farmers Market Opens for 2026 Season on April 30”!!
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – “This cat lives on this guys head”
- Sambar & Spice by Indigo coming to Union Market!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Without Further Ado, Please Enjoy this Magnificent Song about Best World (RIP)
- Oh, Hello Baby Elephant Linh Mai!!
- “Tattoo Recs?”
- “Guest Parking Permit – Maybe the website was hacked?”
- “A plea to Navy Yard neighbors in the name of parking spots”
- DC’s Next Streets Market Opening May 1st!! And excitement in the neighborhood is HIGH!
The Washington Informer
- Maryland Delegation Secures $39.7 Million to Expand Port of Baltimore Capacity and Jobs
- Lawsuit Claims Tenants Misled as Apartment Company Charged Illegal Fees in D.C.
- Michael Jackson Biopic Smashes Box Office Records With $200M Global Opening as Fans Turn Theaters Into Concerts
- GLASSIC: Raising Auto Insurance Mandates Will Make Driving in D.C. More Expensive — and Less Fair
- Gunfire Erupts at Correspondents’ Dinner as Trump Evacuated; Event Not Run by White House
- TILGHMAN: For Families Like Mine, Data Privacy Is Personal
- Commanders Fans Celebrate 2026 NFL Draft
- Commanders Kick Off 2026 NFL Draft Selecting Ohio State Linebacker Sonny Styles With No. 7 Overall Pick
- In Aftermath of Gruesome Discovery, Organizers, Elected Officials Raise Concerns About MPD Transparency
- Ozone Strikes Again: D.C. Receives ‘F’ in 2026 State of the Air
Washingtonian
- What Happened to All the Lobster and Steak Never Served at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?
- The Royals Are in DC This Week. Here’s What the King and Queen Will Be Doing.
- 23 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- WHCD Shooting Suspect Due in Court Today, King Charles Arrives in Town, and Randy Clarke Got Hacked
- It’s a Buyer’s Market. Here’s How Washingtonians Are Selling Their Homes.
- Finally! 4 Long-Term DC Projects Near the Finish Line.
- This Mansion in McLean Sold After a $100,000 Makeover
- Murders, Suicides, Violent Crimes: How to Sell Stigmatized Property
- 5 Home Staging Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make (and One Stroke of Genius)
- Virtual Staging Can Help You Sell Your Home–but at What Cost?
The Georgetowner
- Business Ins & Outs: Sézane, Bizzeria, Hill House; Take Care
- 2026 WHCD Wrap-Up: Despite Shooting, Weekend Presses On
- A Taste of France Fills Georgetown at 23rd Annual French Market
- Patrons Party for Georgetown Heritage Touts April 30 Gala
- Sézane Debuts Permanent Georgetown Boutique After Pop-Up Success
- A Tense but Polite Mayoral Forum at MLK Library
- Social Scene: Your Guide to the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner Weekend
- May 9 at Strathmore: ‘The Blue Hour’
- Peruvian Brothers Mark New Chapter with Vibrant North Capitol Opening
- Spin Into the Weekend: Music, Markets, & the Smithsonian Carousel’s Big Return
Greater Greater Washington
- How to celebrate 18 years of GGWash on a brand new bike
- Transit, school decisions are putting DC students in danger
- Breakfast links: Pedestrians face more danger near DC schools
- Where is Silver Spring? It depends who you ask
- National Links: Total solar eclipse caused a “seismic hush” in cities
- Photo Friday: Good uses for paint
- Breakfast links: Sunday visitors can still park for free in Alexandria
- Do Something #118: A fine mesh of relationships
- Montgomery County planners want to make sure everyone benefits from the Purple Line
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #43
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- Trump looms large in debate of teen curfew in D.C.
- How to donate, recycle, sell, and toss your unwanted stuff
- Did you miss The 51st’s mayoral debate? You can watch it here
- I’m leaving – but The 51st is growing
- 14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- First aid and forums: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Federal judge pumps the brakes on Trump’s plan to remove 15th Street bike lane
- Meet the candidates running to represent Ward 1
- Meet the D.C. devotees of a very niche arcade game
- Opinion: DCPS is making needed progress on early childhood literacy
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Calling all artists: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Ask A D.C. Native: What traditions have you made in the city?
- Bowser has put out her final budget. Here’s what the big funding fights will be
- D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street