The District Report
Last Updated: February 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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- does anyone know of any planned community action against the most recent illegal bombing campaign?
- Public Safety Announcement! 🤣
- For though who lived in DC in the 90s, I am curious if I am remembering my childhood in the 90s District correctly
- The signage at the Columbia Heights Metro station has been updated
- 2 bucks for a thimble of olive oil at Cork wine bar
- Mathematica & The Hale in NoMa Create a Gorgeous View from the Sidewalk
- High Gas bills prices?
- Why was safety taken down?
- DC High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE
- Big blaze near Benning Rd
DC News Now
- Israeli officials say Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has been killed. No word from US or Iran
- Five takeaways as Trump wages war on Iran
- DMV lawmakers reacting after US-Israel launch military strikes against Iran
- Pilot, passenger dies in plane crash in St. Mary's County
- Maryland courts warn of text scheme threatening bench warrants
- DC, Virginia among hardest working cities in US, according to new study
- Spring weather takes a turn with cold front and wintry mix
- DMV law enforcement agencies on high alert after US-Israel strikes on Iran
- US begins 'major combat operations' in Iran; Trump urges regime change
- 1 hurt after gas leak sparks downed power line in Prince George's County
Popville
- Meanwhile on the Anacostia River Trail…
- “Tulip Day DC takes place on March 15.” Free Tickets Available Monday!!
- “Farmers Market SW moves to The Wharf”!
- “Navy Yard Half Street entrance reopens one month early, restoring full access for customers”
- Meanwhile at the Post Office
- “Found letter in a Little Free Library book. I’d really love to get it back to her if we can figure out who she is.”
- Action at the old Marcel’s – Italian Restaurant, Ellizabetta La Strega, is Coming!
- Mom’s Uyghur Lagman Coming to Shaw/Truxton Circle!
- About that Huge Police Response on 16th Street Last Night (originating at 14th and U St, NW)
- DC open house list for this weekend: Feb 27, 2026
- La Merna coming to the old Duffy’s spot on P Street!!
- Ranked Choice Voting in DC Flyers Sent Out
- Sweet City Ride – My White, er Blue Whale
- “ACTION AT THE PETWORTH WENDY’S”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Rental of the Day: 2422 4th Street NE
- HEADS UP: Street Sweeping (MOVE YOUR CAR on Designated Days) Resumes next week!!
- DC AG: “Talea Ristorante and Owner Owe Harmed Workers More than $1.3 Million in Restitution”
- Signs of the Times: ‘China Daily’ now available from old WaPo newspaper box…
- Speaking of Which, Holy Salt in Mount Pleasant!
WTOP
- ‘It’s just so expensive’: Locals say prices of manicures, magazines, red meat make them too high to buy
- Virginia U.S. Sen. Kaine: Strikes on Iran ‘a colossal mistake’
- ‘Knowledge doesn’t die’: On Black History Month’s 100th anniversary, new attacks echo old erasures
- How searching for World Cup tickets led to Alexandria becoming a FIFA base camp
- How much exercise is enough? A local doctor says you only need 15 minutes a day
- Maryland judge denies sentence reduction in 1982 murder case
- DC invites small businesses to be part of the RFK redevelopment project
- Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line
- Woman buys home in Centreville days before nearby gas explosion
- DC to step up its bacteria tests in Potomac River, more than a month after sewage spill
- Residents demand changes from DC commission that manages utility companies
- ‘Silent soldiers’: Prince George’s Co. school leaders surprise longtime security employees with award
- Malabar, DC’s new Contemporary southern Indian restaurant focused on seafood
- WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Common People Kentucky Common Ale
- Lacrosse tournament brings the best of the best to Springfield
Arlington Now
- Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers denounce ‘illegal’ U.S. strikes on Iran
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 27, 2026
- APS budget plan leaves a gap of almost $19M in unfunded needs
- Freddie’s Beach Bar to mark 25 years in Crystal City with anniversary celebration
- Yorktown gymnast second in state tournament as team finishes third overall
- Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
- Staff seek to improve snow response after mixed grades from County Board
- Senators Warner and Kaine endorse Beyer’s reelection
- Poll: The best orthopaedist in Arlington
- Giving Tree Pets: Building a different standard of pet care in Northern Virginia
- Winter electric bill spikes spark scrutiny of Va. data centers’ power usage
- Majority of Arlington respondents support ranked-choice voting, survey finds
- Free Uber rides for seniors coming to Arlington affordable housing communities
- Morning Notes for February 27, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 26, 2026
The DC Line
- 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
- jonetta rose barras: Heavy doses of fiscal fantasy in DC politics
- District Links: Senate votes 49-47 to void DC’s tax decoupling bill; Doni Crawford files to run in special election for at-large seat; and more
- District Links: DPW deploys seasonal workers to address missed trash pickups; Senate slated to vote this afternoon on disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: Bowser admin lays out ‘hard’ choices for FY 2027 amid rising costs, fiscal limitations; DC unemployment rate hits 6.7%; and more
- District Links: Senate Dems blast $1.65 million daily cost of National Guard deployment in DC; Lewis George outlines child care plan; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Breaking federal tax breaks for DC residents and businesses
- District Links: Council votes to step up battle with mayor over access to agency budget requests; House backs disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: Washington Post cuts a third of its staff though widespread layoffs; Senate panel advances disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: DC leaders warn of disruption if Congress upends local tax code with disapproval resolution; Kennedy Center plans spur worry; and more
Greater Greater Washington
- On DC Streetcar’s tenth anniversary, remember the good times with this delightfully kooky video
- National links: Municipal zoning, greenlit by the Supreme Court a century ago, looks outdated
- Photo Friday: The road to spring
- Breakfast links: WMATA to offer more college, university pricing options
- Do Something #111: Ways to spend your time and your money
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #36
- Breakfast links: Huge USDA building to be sold in southwest DC
- DC has 24-hour bus service. How can Montgomery County do the same?
- Breakfast links: Makeover coming for Braddock Road corridor
- Introducing Bring Back Main Street
The Washington Informer
- DC Water Updates Community in Forum Regarding Potomac Interceptor Collapse
- Black Voters Demand Results and Protection as 2026 Elections Approach
- TILGHMAN: Why Safe Passage Is Personal — and Why It’s About All of Our Children
- The Great American Departure Gains Speed
- Titles, Blood and Breakthroughs at CareFirst Arena
- Ladies of Virtue Empowers Black Girls with LOV Day Event in Washington D.C.
- Family Without Borders: Pew Survey Maps the Depth of Black America’s Kinship Ties
- The Preservation of Barry Farm: More Than Just the Buildings
- With Approval of Federal Disaster Assistance, Potomac Interceptor Restoration on the Horizon
- Crump’s Debut Novel Delivers Big Wins for Black Independent Booksellers
Washingtonian
- Judge Allows Construction on Trump’s Ballroom to Move Forward; GOP Reps Grilled Hillary Clinton About ETs, Pizzagate, and Epstein; and Mick Foley Is a Fan of the Prince George’s Police Department
- This Brunch Wedding Featured a Football Theme
- 7 Luxury Home Sales in the Washington Area—and Who Bought and Sold Them
- Nothing Is More Than $30 at This New DC Italian Restaurant
- March Culture Guide: 47 Things to Do in the DC Area
- 4 Open Houses in Northern Virginia This Weekend
- Check Out the Washington Spirit’s New Cherry Blossom Uniforms
- Country’s Largest Vintage Bridal Show in DC Again This March
- A Cafe With Office Amenities and Live Music Nights Opens in DC
- Washington Post Is “Not a Paper of Record,” Boss Says; Capitol Police Arrest SOTU Attendee for Standing During Trump’s Speech; and the Tenleytown Z Burger Closed
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- 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
- Two years since DCist was shut down
- Wilson Building Bulletin: To fight (Congress) or not to fight, that is the question
- After the massive sewage spill into the Potomac, a shitload of questions remain
- Q&A: Richard A. Freeman Jr. on building a national dance career and his D.C. roots
- 13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Love is trash: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Wilson Building Bulletin: A cold dose of reality on D.C.’s budget
The Georgetowner
- Gainsborough Portraits in New York at the Frick
- Artswatch: KenCen Upheaval, Air & Space Museum Marks 50 Years
- Weekend Roundup: Kicking Off Women’s History Month With Inspiration and Impact
- Business Ins & Outs: RM Balance, Dayglow; Crumbs & Whiskers, Allbirds
- Norah O’Donnell’s Untold Stories of Trailblazing Women
- Viyas Sundaram Touts ‘Experiences’ at GMS Coffee & Community
- Irish Film in Silver Spring
- For Love & Buttercup Gives Comfort to D.C. Children
- Weekend Roundup: D.C. Turns Up the Fun
- Citizens Gather at Newcomer Jinya