The District Report
Last Updated: May 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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- Trump drives across Reflecting Pool to inspect blue coating he ordered
- Nothing but a waste of money
- I yearn to eat the forbidden Green Line floor potato
- National Mall - closed?
- Trump demands gratitude in D.C. So he put up banners thanking himself.
- Saw this near Constitution Ave this morning
- I love this city but I want to leave but I can’t imagine living anywhere else?
- What are they building on the mall?
- East Potomac Links/Park, enjoy it while you can
- Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
WTOP
- Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
- From a $500 grant to $50K raised: BabyLove Project helps DC moms and infants in need this Mother’s Day
- Victims urge others to come forward after Prince George’s Co. man gets 165 years for sexual abuse
- Trump’s plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
- Purple Line connecting Montgomery, Prince George’s counties another step closer to reality
- Friday Freebies
- 21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo
- ‘The urgency is real’: Glass introduces bill to halt data center permits in Montgomery County
- Antisemitic graffiti found on Montgomery Co. school, police release surveillance pictures
- ‘Without Warning’: Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case
- Arlington high school reverses course on plan to use AI to pronounce student names during graduation
- Warning lights for recession ‘flashing red,’ Downtown DC business leader says
- Bowie State University to lay off employees amid $18 million deficit
- PHOTOS: Championship belt, cage match renderings for UFC event at White House
- Things to do in the DC area: Rooster & Owl collaboration dinners, Books in Bloom festival … and more!
DC News Now
- Chilly start before reaching around 70 Friday PM
- Pedestrian killed on I-495 in Montgomery County, investigation underway
- Montgomery County police looking for 3 suspects in antisemitic graffiti at elementary school
- Man arrested for attempted abduction at Pentagon City: Police
- DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro responds to DC police shakeup after internal investigation on crime data
- Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office under federal investigation
- Friends remember local bouncer killed in NoMa stabbing
- VA traveler returns home from hantavirus-infected cruise ship: VDH
- Brendan Banfield's sentencing in 'au pair affair' double murders postponed until June
- Former Secret Service agent explains undercover patrols near White House, National Mall after shooting
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 7, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 2820 Franklin Road
- Fewer will pay 2026 car tax, but clean fuel vehicles will see higher bills
- JUST IN: Man who pleaded in Reston assault cases charged in Pentagon City abduction attempt
- ACPD: Tow truck driver robbed near Columbia Pike, officer assaulted in Pentagon City
- Mobile ‘museum on wheels’ makes Arlington stop for Saturday’s history festival
- Asylum offices scan for anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, and diabetes
- Solset rooftop bar opens in Clarendon atop new restaurant, The Boulevard
- Kami’s Korner: New Insight into Arlington’s Upcoming Luxury Condo Market
- Latest Democratic County Board candidate rips own party’s local leadership
- APS rescinds plan for AI-generated name reading at W-L’s graduation
- Arlington prosecutor alleges federal overreach in Stephen Miller protester case
- Morning Notes for May 7, 2026
- Obituary: Heather Mapes Hurlock (1938-2026)
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 6, 2026
Popville
- Shooting in Tenleytown
- “All Books Must Go!” at the Potter’s House
- Signs of Spring cont. – Make Way for Ducklings!
- Not Just Fountains Flowing, Checking in on Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – Upper Fields edition
- “Council Gives Initial Approval for Councilmember Allen’s Bill Banning Large Buildings from Charging Predatory ‘Common Area Utility’ Fees”
- What the Hell is This Thing Monitoring?!?
- BIBIBOP Asian Grill “temporarily closed”
- “Now Open: Perry’s Rooftop Bar”
- Bell Wine and Spirits Closed on M Street, Had Been Serving The Nation’s Capital Since 1933
- Join an award-winning natural wine club for $75
- First Progress at Highlands Tavern and Now Signage Up at MOGA Doner House!!
- SCUTTLEBUTT: Bookstore could be coming to the old Crunch space!!
- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO/PHOTOS: Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Fountains Flowing!!
- SWEET City Ride
- End of an Era: Random Harvest Home Closed After 40 Years
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- HEADS UP: “DC Water’s upcoming closure of Piney Branch Parkway is going to cause major headaches for folks unaware of the closure”
- Missed Connection – Nido’s Wine Shop + Market
- “Recs for locksmiths/Keypad Lock Installs”
- “Marvin Urquhart IV, a much-loved member of Wunder Garten’s team, was murdered while keeping Wunder Garten safe.”
The DC Line
- 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
- District Links: Bowser looks to expand DHS truancy pilot amid council skepticism; judge criticizes Trump admin over East Potomac golf course; and more
- District Links: Council set to vote on youth curfew with new amendments; MPD probe reportedly implicates at least 15 high-ranking personnel; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Has Janeese Lewis George’s mayoral campaign violated DC election finance laws?
- District Links: House Oversight Committee demands records from MPD investigation on crime data; Lewis George, McDuffie square off at debate; and more
- District Links: Report card gives DC an A-minus on the state of its tree canopy; Bowser seeks authority to buy surplus federal buildings; and more
- District Links: New report cites 5.7% drop in DC jobs over past year; OCF investigating claims against Lewis George mayoral campaign; and more
- 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
Washingtonian
- 8 Cultural Celebrations for AANHPI Heritage Month in the DC Area
- 6 Embassies to Visit During the EU Open Houses on Saturday
- Shop Vintage and Sip Craft Beverages on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC
- Cool Listing: Ever Dream of Living at Your Own Winery? Check Out This $2.5 Million Property
- FBI Raids Powerful Virginia Senator’s Office and Dispensary, DOJ Investigates Fairfax Prosecutor, and Brazilian Au Pair Looks to Sell Story
- Hidden Eats: The Best Under-the-Radar DC-Area Restaurants, Mapped
- Modern Sophistication Surrounded by Nature
- DC’s Latest Reality TV Attempt Is Already Messy
- Trump’s Initiative to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Begins, Ends; GOP Lawmakers Want $1B for Ballroom; That Guy’s Still Up on That Bridge
- The Hot List: May
The Georgetowner
- ANC 2E Tackles Public Safety, Growth and Traffic in Lengthy May Meeting
- Opinion: Ranked-Choice Voting Ushers in a New Era for D.C. Elections
- Gold Cup Runs at Great Meadow and Charms Virginia Hunt Country
- Remembering Ted Turner (1938-2026)
- Luncheon Blends Fashion and Philanthropy for Alzheimer’s Research
- Social Scene: Georgetown Heritage Gala Returns to the C&O Canal
- This Weekend at the Folger: ‘An English Garden’
- Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Taste of Middleburg Luxury
- Gardens, Concerts & Embassy Hopping: Your Mother’s Day Weekend Guide
- D.C. Election 2026: The Georgetowner’s Guide to Mayoral Forums & Debates
The 51st
- Trump's attempted golf course takeover threatens years of wildlife conservation
- Opinion: Congress should keep its hands off D.C. traffic safety laws
- D.C. spent $67 million cleaning up after January's snowstorm
- Ask A D.C. Native: Why does everyone ask what I do for work?
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 9 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- How to get involved in the D.C. budget process
- Homicides are down in D.C., but domestic killings have increased
- 10 places for kids in D.C. that you can't miss
- Opinion: D.C. must protect venues, fans, and artists from scalpers
- Opinion: Legalizing online gambling will harm D.C.
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- May Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Make Greater D.C. Again? GOP embraces bid to add Arlington and Alexandria to the capital
- Meet the first-timers running for D.C. mayor
The Washington Informer
- The Collins D.C. Council Report: Open Meetings, Youth Affairs, and One Last Round of Assistance for Displaced Condo Owners
- Predatory Lenders Seek Bank Charters to Evade State Rate Caps
- Prince George’s County REALTORS Award $10,500 in Scholarships to High School Seniors
- An Inside Look: The Public Charter Sector’s Budget Season Fight for Funding Equity
- Record Auto Debt Crushes Drivers Across D.C., Maryland and Virginia as Payments Soar
- Reopening of Ben’s Chili Bowl Honors D.C.’s ‘Mom’ Virginia Ali
- Pope Names Local Priests New Auxiliary Bishops of Washington
- PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship Introduces Golf to Local Youth and Careers to Student-Athletes
- This Mother’s Day, the Thomas Family Honors a Giant
- ‘Data Heat Islands’ Add New Burden to Black America
HillRag
Greater Greater Washington
- FOIA data reveals patterns of car ownership in DC
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #45: Easier edition
- Breakfast links: Purple Line-adjacent site up for mixed-use project in Prince George’s
- Unhoused DC residents sometimes prefer living outside over staying in shelters
- Transit Diary: The good, the bad, and the nonexistent M Street bike lane
- Breakfast links: Single-stair apartment bill approved by DC Council
- To understand how AC and heat pumps work, I built the world’s worst mini-fridge
- Events: Capitol Hill meetup and a wheely good series of biking events
- Breakfast links: Judge warns Trump against overhauling DC golf course
- Prince George’s voters prefer safer streets to speeding cars