The District Report
Last Updated: March 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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- It’s happening!
- ‘Because of our giving': Church pays off $1M in Alexandria residents' back rent
- beautiful day for a stroll around the capitol
- Everytime. I can’t imagine being in a wheelchair.
- Newly installed Bison at Natural History Museum at Night time
- Preparing for summer in DC… 😂
- [Martin Austermuhle] It’s a nice spring day, but hardly peak cherry blossom crowds down by the National Mall and Tidal Basin. But the 15th Street protected lane that the Trump administration will start tearing out next week was still busy with people on bikes and scooters; locals and tourists alike.
- 295 - why is it ALWAYS a parking lot?
- Grave Honey
- DC metro hair toucher is still stalking women in DC. He was court ordered to stay off the metro but don't be surprised if he doesn't follow the order.
DC News Now
- Man hospitalized after broad daylight stabbing on Maryland Avenue in DC
- ICE officers deploying to airports amid TSA staffing shortage but won't assist with screening operations: Homan
- Warm Sunday afternoon, storms move in tonight
- 2 killed, 1 seriously hurt after vehicle leaves roadway, lands in trench in Rockville: Police
- 1 killed, 3 injured in crash on BW Parkway near Greenbelt Road
- National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off in the District
- DC man sentenced to 107 years for shooting death of 13-year-old boy
- 2 women shot in Prince George's County, investigation underway
- Arlington man arrested after police chase ends in bear spray attack
- Loud 'boom,' flash reported in Leesburg area Friday night
WTOP
- Police accuse man wanted on multiple felonies of spraying them following Fairfax County car chase
- Ditch the jackets: Summer-like temperatures coming to DC area on first weekend of spring
- 2 dead after overnight crash closed several roads in Rockville, police say
- 1 dead as three‑vehicle crash shuts down part of the BW Parkway in Greenbelt
- Loud explosion heard in Leesburg on Friday night
- ‘No more see and avoid’: Aviation expert says new flight rules near airports will make flying safer
- Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
- ‘Elopement’ bills, to safeguard those with autism, dementia, steadily advancing in Maryland
- US travelers face rising costs, more disruptions from the Iran war
- How a Prince William Co. teacher is using AI to offer students immediate feedback
- DC and Prince George’s Co. schools consider name changes after Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations
- College basketball fans flock to DC-area bars to catch March Madness games
- Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
- Arlington commonwealth’s attorney responds after subpoena from House GOP over Miller protests
- Are gas prices prompting DC-area drivers to spend less time on the road?
HillRag
Popville
- This Weekend in Driving Dangerously – Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including one flipped.)
- Checking in on the Cherry Blossoms, they’ve “reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
- About that Big Fire Response on 11th Street, NE
- MPD will enforce Three Juvenile Curfew Zones around Town Starting at 8pm Tonight (Friday)
- Sweet City Ride – Porsche 924S
- Check Out the February 2026 House and Condo Sales from around Washington, DC
- What a Difference 16 Years Makes – 11th and O Street, NW – 2010 to 2026
- Signs of the Times: Streeet and “The arrow isn’t even pointing in the right direction.”
- Rally to Save The Closing Crunch Fitness
- “ala DC Finishes First Phase of Renovations” in Dupont Circle – Dining Room Reopens Today!
- “See a virtual preview of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.”
- Mark it! Rye Bunny officially opens April 2nd in Adams Morgan!!
- DC open house list for this weekend: Mar 20, 2026
- Speaking of Running Away – Heads Up: St. Jude’s Rock N Roll DC Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday and there will be Road Closures
- Polymarket Situation Room Signage Up on K Street – I Predict Derision
- La Mia Italia – “Solid lamb ragout.” Check out the full menu
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- “Glowbar is coming to Union Market”
- Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Trinidad
- Speaking of Bike Lines – Not Like This
Arlington Now
- Warm, breezy Sunday will raise brush fire danger, forecasters say
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 20, 2026
- JUST IN: House committee subpoenas Arlington prosecutor in bias investigation
- ACPD: Alexandria man charged for “unprovoked” attack on officers this morning in Clarendon
- Thai restaurant Rien Tong closes for ‘complete transformation’ in Clarendon
- GW Parkway to be resurfaced between Spout Run and Alexandria starting next week
- Poll: The best cleaning service in Arlington
- NEW: Historical-review panel supports partial preservation of Melwood site
- Twins Ace Hardware plans to open in Crystal City next month
- ‘Soft interview room’ for victims of crime to be installed at Arlington courthouse
- Arlington tap water may taste chlorinated during cleaning starting next week
- Morning Notes for March 20, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 19, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 1805 N Calvert Street
- A moment of zen: springtime at Arlington National Cemetery
Washingtonian
- Not Much Situation Monitoring Happened on the Opening Night of Polymarket’s Pop-Up Bar
- This Former DC-Area Musician Just Won an Oscar
- 10 Fun DC Cherry Blossom Tours
- National Guard Troops Will Mill About in DC Until 2029, Administration Once Again Tries to Make James Comey’s Life Miserable, and Spring Is Finally Here
- DC’s Environmental Film Festival Is Back. Here’s Where to Catch a Film.
- City Condos and a Suburban Townhouse: 3 Must-See DC Area Open Houses This Weekend.
- April Issue: Making the Sale
- 10 Vibrant Spring Festivals to Attend in the DC Area
- Life on Rosedale: A Walkable Bethesda Home with Standout Style
- DC Traffic Camera Ban Passes a Committee Vote in the House
The DC Line
- District Links: Bowser admin seeks development proposals for St. E’s East, Georgia Avenue parcels; field for DC’s June elections takes shape; and more
- District Links: Bill to block DC’s traffic cameras clears House panel; feds demand DCPS changes to better serve students with disabilities; and more
- District Links: House panel set to vote on bill to halt DC’s automated traffic enforcement; focus shifts to cleanup at site of sewer spill; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who can create a new path for DC’s congressional delegate?
- District Links: DC joins lawsuit against HUD changes to fair housing enforcement; Kennedy Center board votes for 2-year closure to renovate; and more
- District Links: Mayoral front-runners square off at forum; DC creates waitlist for child care subsidies; Grenell departs Kennedy Center post; and more
- District Links: Bowser looks to amend DC’s 2018 law restricting short-term rentals; AG Schwalb announces new STEER Act lawsuits, judgments; and more
- District Links: National report touts DC as a leader in transforming high schools; DC Council sues Bowser over access to budget request docs; and more
- Matthew Baharmast: Identity is DC’s most neglected infrastructure
- District Links: Bowser decries congestion pricing while releasing long-shelved study; group warns of bacteria levels in stream near spill; and more
- 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
Greater Greater Washington
- Our endorsements for Montgomery County Council
- Photo Friday: Bursts of color
- National links: Car ownership is less practical amid rising costs
- Breakfast links: DCHA leader heads to Chicago
- Ways to improve Metrorail wayfinding, starting with U Street
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #39
- Breakfast links: “Petty” DC traffic camera bill moves forward in US House
- Central Maryland could have world-class transit. We just need better priorities
- Breakfast links: First big private sale progresses for DC federal building
- Eight big-picture lessons from the DC Streetcar
The 51st
- The Trump administration is about to kill a popular D.C. bike lane
- With sharp attacks and high stakes, the mayoral race kicks into gear
- As streetcar shutdown looms, H Street commuters face the end of the line
- House Republicans move to kill D.C. traffic cameras — despite some using them back home
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Florals and freeing D.C.: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
- With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
- Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
- Wilson Building Bulletin: The politics of congestion
- Opinion: D.C.’s lax utility oversight is costing customers
- Where is your money going? We asked dozens of D.C. residents.
- 18 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Why support billionaire-free news TODAY?
- Spring into action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
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The Washington Informer
- Fibroid Foundation Hosts Fifth Annual Summit
- Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, March 23-25
- Appeals Court Ends Affordable SAVE Program for 7 Million Student Loan Borrowers
- The Democratic At-Large D.C. Council Race: A Quest to Leverage Experience
- ‘We Will Fight Until Hell Freezes Over’: Urban League, Allies Roll Out Democracy Guide Ahead of 250th Anniversary
- Even a Top Housing Official Turns to Wedding Registry for Home Down Payment as Prices Squeeze Buyers
- KIPP DC’s New CEO, Shannon Hodge, Stands Up for School Choice
- Déjà Win for Zwe Spacetime, Returning to Scripps National Spelling Bee
- Prince George’s County Advances Environmental Justice Through Urban Tree Planting Program, Installing More Than 2,000 Additional Native Trees
- Voters 50+: Our Voices Decide
The Georgetowner
- Georgetown Welcomes Cherry Blossom Season
- Social Scene: The Ireland Funds Raises Over $1.5 Million at D.C. National Gala
- Social Scene: Lombardi Gala Gathers Friends, Supporters to ‘Be the Breakthrough’
- In Baltimore: ‘Amy Sherald: American Sublime’
- Weekend Roundup: Cherry Blossoms, Art Walks & Opera
- So Long, Saks: Luxe Department Store Chain to Depart Friendship Heights
- Dirty Air Ducts May Be Making Allergy Symptoms Worse at Home, Experts Say
- Georgetowners Cheer Brooke Pinto at City Tavern Fundraiser
- Women of Georgetown: Let’s Celebrate Together on Thursday! Good Times, Share Thoughts and Advice
- Wild Weather Wallops the Region