The District Report
Last Updated: May 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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- Pregnant Ghanaian woman and her disabled son held at Dulles Airport 10+ days in a windowless room. The ACLU says they have valid visas, were denied food, and twice hospitalized. Emergency federal suit filed against CBP for illegal detention. CBP hasn’t responded.
- Martina McBride stating she will not be performing at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, announcing that she was misled.
- I Can Never Run for DC Mayor
- As reported on NBC4 - $40M in gold bars, $2M cash found in ex-CIA executive's home
- Justice Prevails
- My MPD geofence warrant and lifetime ban
- The Trump Administration Is Spending $5 Million to Coat Horse Statues in Gold
- Nearly 400 citations issued under Metro's new bus fare evasion crackdown
- Glass window plains are falling from the Ameris building on the wharf
- Wild
Popville
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 29, 2026
- Driver Crashed into Service Bar’s Streatery on U Street
- First Spotted Lantern Flies, uh, Spotted
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Black-crowned night heron!
- Looks Like Row House – West End Closing
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Shooting in Petworth around 6pm
- OK Soccer Fans: “Soft-cover Panini FIFA 2026 Sticker Albums and Sticker Packs will be available starting Friday, May 29 at all Giant Food locations” Meetup to Trade Stickers set for June 6 in Columbia Heights
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – “(very) cute dog on the bus”
- Missed Connection – The Coffee Bar in Shaw
- Signs of the Times – Taylor Street Bike Lane edition
- Continuing Coverage of the Reflecting Pool Painting Cont.
- Speaking of cooked, Post Carbque in Kingman Park
- “Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pizza brand Giordano’s is officially opening its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9” Have a look inside and read all the info
- JUST IN: “Something new at Union Station” Joe and the Juice is Coming!!
- Soccer, summer nights, and cold drinks at The Bullpen
- Pastiamo Osteria posts Liquor License Placard
- Yo! “Power To The People Festival Just Announced!” Check out the lineup coming to Merriweather Post Pavilion
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Reflecting
- Delhi Belly Proper Signage Posted! Indian Street Food Still Coming!!
Arlington Now
- Arlington holds its top credit rating for a 26th straight year despite fiscal strain
- Westin hotel in Crystal City celebrates completed renovations and new restaurant
- Freddie’s Beach Bar fights to stay ‘fabulous’ amid difficulties for restaurants region-wide
- Falls Church seeks to expand tree canopy without big budget impacts
- Morning Notes for May 29, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 2026
- Motorcyclist struck, hurled off vehicle in crash on N. Glebe Road
- Construction begins on Crystal City project to convert office building into apartments
- Marymount’s flag football team wins two postseason tournaments
- Del. McClure’s childcare assistance bill is signed, but funding questions persist
- Van Leeuwen sets opening date for new Ballston ice cream shop
- Local crew squads make marks in season’s final two big regattas
- National Landing BID unveils new logo and hummingbird mascot at anniversary celebration
- Does USCIS even want to issue green cards any more?
- APS, Amazon about to finalize deal moving Arlington Community High School to HQ2
Washingtonian
- The Great American State Fair Meltdown, Explained
- Great American State Fair Loses Milli Vanilli, Keeps Vanilla Ice; National Guard Troops Will Remain in DC Indefinitely; Bald Eagles Rescued
- Guest List: 5 People We’d Love to Hang Out With This June
- 12 New Mid-Atlantic Beach Town Restaurants, Hotels, and Things to Do
- June Culture Guide: 42 Things to Do in the DC Area
- Causa Chef Carlos Delgado Will Headline Coastal Latin American Restaurant in Buzzard Point
- Drink Wine and Stomp Grapes at a Vineyard on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC
- DOJ Launches Investigation into E. Jean Carroll, Maryland Teen Goes to Spelling Bee Finals, and There’s a New Porcupine in Town
- Is Washington Ready for Sarah McBride’s Unrelenting Grace?
- Cool Listing: This Reston Home Feels Like a Tree House
DC News Now
- Bus carrying 53 passengers catches fire on I-70 in Washington County
- At least 5 dead after crash involving bus, 6 vehicles on I-95 in Stafford County: VSP
- Fantastic Friday, sunshine and 70s this weekend
- ACLU sues over detention of pregnant Ghanaian woman, 4-year-old son at Dulles Airport
- Double shooting leaves 2 teen boys hurt in NW DC
- Dulles International Airport jet bridges collide with each other
- Man fighting for his life after getting shot in Fairfax County
- Fountains back on at Union Station after $445M USDOT investment announcement
- 'I’ll see you soon the streets is where I’m from': Bethesda Marriott shooting suspect held without bond
- Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions in gold bars from federal government
HillRag
WTOP
- Go-Go band UCB: From mom’s basement to Lizzo’s album
- Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
- Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions, history of exclusion
- Montgomery Co.’s summer pitch to teens: fun and jobs
- Free grocery store opens inside Prince George’s Co. library
- A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum’s new exhibit
- These proposed DC utility rate hikes generated little interest at a town hall
- Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
- Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Orioles
- $466 million in improvements coming to Union Station
- Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
- Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
- Pregnant woman from Ghana and son held at Dulles for 9 days, ACLU says
- Rare plant discovered in Maryland added to state endangered list
- Massive new studio aims to bring Hollywood to Prince George’s Co.
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The DC Line
- District Links: Feds announce $465 million grant for Union Station repairs, improvements; AU president steps down for new civics fellowship; and more
- District Links: Council begins hashing out budget priorities; faulty alert system meant $1M spent on manual fire watch amid lengthy repairs; and more
- District Links: WaPo looks to sublease about half of its Franklin Square office space; National Mall to host FIFA World Cup fan festival; and more
- District Links: Mayor reinstates extended youth curfew for 15 days; candidates draw attention as June 16 election draws near; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Everyone can vote in the special election on June 16, regardless of party or nonparty
- District Links: House committee advances bill to block DC from imposing a congestion fee; federal panel approves design for triumphal arch; and more
- District Links: Long-serving DCPS chancellor set to leave in June; City Cast DC poll finds Lewis George ahead in mayor’s race; and more
- District Links: DC outlines strategy to boost retail sector amid evolving consumer trends; Pirro, Bowser renew push on extended youth curfew; and more
- District Links: Group apologizes for errors on pro-McDuffie flier amid union criticism; $1B in funding for White House projects in question; and more
- District Links: House panel set to vote on bill to block any DC congestion charge; Trump taps West Potomac Park for new sculpture garden; and more
- District Links: Trump administration posts rendering for ‘championship-quality’ course at East Potomac; ad spending picks up in mayoral race; and more
- Phillips Collection’s new ‘Miró and the United States’ exhibit focuses on transatlantic cultural exchange rather than conflict
- District Links: Metro eyes transit improvements for RFK campus; researchers highlight post-pandemic growth in reading, math at DC schools; and more
- District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter stays; Reflecting Pool price tag climbs; and more
- District Links: PSC rejects request for suspension of Pepco’s rate increase; House committee subpoenas MPD’s internal crime data report; and more
- District Links: Council sets hearing on nominees to vacancy-laden zoning board; NCPC seeks more info on plans to paint Eisenhower building; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 2)
- Clinique Chapman: The next mayor can get public safety right. Here’s how.
- 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
The Georgetowner
- 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards Celebrate D.C. Theater Excellence
- Gunman Killed Near White House Checkpoint; Gunfire Damages Buildings 10 Blocks From Georgetown
- Concert Opera Season-Closer: Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’
- A Wolf, Not a Fox, Wins ‘Artists in Middleburg’ Show
- Georgetown Heats Up With Summer Concerts, Arts & Community Events
- Police Arrest Suspect in Georgetown Cupcake Beer Keg Attack
- Business Ins & Outs: Frankies Bikinis, American Vintage, Ellizabetta La Strega; Ally Banks
- An Evening in Bloom at Tudor Place’s Annual Garden Party
- In Country: Amy Goodman Champions Free Press at DocWeek Middleburg
- Mayoral Candidates Debate Crime, Affordability, Federal Meddling
The 51st
- Opinion: D.C.’s public financing program is broken. Democracy vouchers can help.
- ICE detained over 1,000 people in D.C. last summer. Here is one man's story
- D.C. has a mounting backlog of felony court cases
- Residents are going to war with D.C.'s mosquitoes. Here’s how you can join them
- 12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 12 ways to get involved in D.C. this week
- Here’s what happened at our D.C. congressional delegate debate
- Meet the candidates running in the D.C. Council At-Large special election
- 25 things to do around D.C. over Memorial Day weekend
- Ask A D.C. Native: How do I advocate for myself in this city?
- 11 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
- Meet the candidates for an At-Large seat on the D.C. Council
- Library holds taking forever? You're not alone.
- Live at 6 p.m. ET: D.C. Delegate to Congress Debate
Greater Greater Washington
- Bikeshare Beat: Have you taken CaBi’s most popular route?
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #48
- Breakfast links: Federal grant to support Gaithersburg pedestrians, cyclists
- Do Something #120: The delights of door-knocking
- Two steps forward, one step back for housing in Virginia
- Breakfast links: Maryland Governor signs housing bills
- The other DC congestion pricing study
- Breakfast links: Lightposts in DC may soon charge EVs
- Breakfast links: Key Bridge civil trial will proceed while criminal case is ongoing
- Before AVs and robo-taxis are everywhere, manage the curb
The Washington Informer
- A Cleaner Farming Future: How Regional Farmers are Fighting Pollution, Protecting Animal Welfare
- Baby Boomer Exits Open Doors for ETA
- She Is Athlete Camp Fuels Growth Of Girls Football In Addition To Local And National Expansion
- Former Amtrak Chief Joins $20 Billion Push to Transform Northeast Rail
- John McClain, Music Titan and Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor, Dies at 71
- Kids Fashion Week DC Wows on the Runway, Works to Inspire Participants of All Ages
- 5-28-26 Informer Edition
- 2026 DC Primary Voter Guide
- SNYDER: Gov. Wes Moore’s Veto of SB 459 Misses the Reality of Modern Local Media
- ‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings a Hot Debate into Black Churches