The District Report
Last Updated: May 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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- Progress! @Meridian Hill 😁
- K St and 9 St NE bike lanes disconnect
- Be sure to thank the planners for Police Week!
- Police week: a thank you
- Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park fountains are open!
- Police Week: A thank you
- Knew it looked familiar…
- Trump administration unveils new design for golf course at East Potomac
- Sen. Rand Paul’s Son William Hurled Antisemitic Insults at Rep. Mike Lawler
- DC police officer caught in Hansen sting due in court
WTOP
- No evidence it helps: Doctors warn against adolescents self-medicating with cannabis
- DC students’ recovery from learning loss during the pandemic leads the nation
- Fairfax Co. parents concerned about students accessing ‘Five Nights at Epstein’s’ game at school
- Local first-generation students earn their way to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn
- Design plans for East Potomac Golf Links renovation shared by Trump administration
- In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
- ‘Do your job!’: Jeers as Montgomery County Council members delay a budget vote
- 250 objects for 250 years at the National Museum of American History
- The Preakness is this weekend, but not at Pimlico Race Course
- Arrest warrant issued for suspect in shooting at Cinco de Mayo celebration at Laurel restaurant
- Revitalized part of DC gets new community park
- Driver sentenced to 10 years in birthday party hit-and-run that killed DC woman
- Battle over high school crossing guards divides Fairfax County leaders
- They’re not horsing around: Saddle up for Preakness Day in Prince George’s Co.
- Fairfax County prosecutor denies to lawmakers giving preferential treatment to those in US illegally
Washingtonian
- Why a Pokémon Voice Actor Is Seeking a Board of Ed Seat in Maryland
- A Rare Stratford Landing Showpiece
- 7 Can’t-Miss Summer Parties to Attend in DC
- PHOTOS: White House Ballroom Construction Continues Above Ground
- DC’s “Bridge Guy” Speaks!
- Catahoula Brings Crawfish Boils and Sazeracs to Navy Yard
- Cool Listing: This Midcentury-Modern Gem Offers Exposed Beams, Salmon-Pink and Aqua-Blue Bathrooms, and a Lots of Natural Light
- This Immersive Experience Turns Smithsonian Telescope Data Into a Virtual Space Walk
- Maryland School Chief Carey Wright Has Advice for Parents
- A Fall, Art-Inspired Wedding at the Renwick
DC News Now
- Sunshine and 70s Friday, 80s this weekend
- Women’s homeless shelter in Rockville closing doors after 40 years
- Undrafted Opinions | Wizards Win NBA Draft Lottery
- Trump Administration’s vision for historic DC golf course sparks questions over cost, preservation, public access
- New park opens at Skyland Town Center, historic Ward 7 redevelopment
- Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney in the hot seat during Congressional hearing
- Mother not facing charges after baby found in park in Stafford County
- Jayden Daniels joins Season 3 of Netflix series 'Quarterback'
- Maryland Democrats renew discussions on redistricting amid recent Republican edge
- Man found shot in North Bethesda Marriott hotel parking lot dies, police say
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 14, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 1527 N. Randolph Street
- Video: Family of geese clogs westbound I-66 for more than an hour
- More public restrooms will get diaper changing tables after Arlington state senator’s efforts
- ‘Summer Stomp’ fundraising fair coming to Harvey’s in Falls Church
- Wakefield, Yorktown varsity eights repeat as state rowing champions
- Dog rescued, firefighter injured in high-rise apartment fire
- Expanded Columbia Pike studio to host top-ranking fighter during national UFC event
- Ranked-choice ballot options for County Board will expand from 3 to 10 in 2027
- ACPD investigating trio of robberies at Arlington businesses
- Falls Church leaders reduce tax rate, but median homeowner will still pay $557 more
- Morning Notes for May 14, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 13, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 989 S Buchanan Street #416
- A 5-Star rated coworking experience in Clarendon – up to 2 months free
HillRag
Popville
- Listing of the Day: 1519 East Capitol Street SE
- Free Bagel Alert! (Friday)
- In Happier National Mall News: Smithsonian Announces Summer Reopening of Two Iconic Landmarks – The Smithsonian Castle and the Arts and Industries Building!! Also, did I mention the Lobster Rolls?
- Checking in on the Reflecting Pool Part Two
- Union condemns WMATA GM for “despicable and callous decision to force bus operators to quote the bus fare at all passengers”
- East Potomac Golf Links Design Unveiled
- Yo! Flea was at Black Cat Last Night. And apparently plays the trumpet?!?!
- Atlanta’s Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Expands Into Washington, D.C. “officially secured the entire Washington, D.C. region”
- Wake Me, Shake Me FINALLY Grand Opening in Petworth Tomorrow (Friday, 5/15)!! “come have some coffee, shop for records, and hang with your neighbors!”
- Your property manager doesn’t protect your condo value. We help you.
- Bakers Daughter at the Eaton Hotel – Officially Fin.
- “DDOT introduces new Autonomous Vehicle monitoring challenge”
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – “a lone monarch butterfly flittering around the milkweeds”
- More Progress at Highlands Tavern – Liquor License Placards Up!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Next Up in big Neighborhood Yard Sales – 16th Street Heights and Carter Barron East this Saturday!!
- Sweet City Ride – Austin 7
- Missed Connection – Bluestone Lane on G Street. (Tuesday, 5/12)
- Repairs to the National Cathedral cont. “On Aug. 23, 2011, a rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mid-Atlantic and caused significant damage to the Cathedral.”
- And the Action at Stanton Park
The DC Line
- 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
- 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)
The 51st
- 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
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Part II: Fact-checking the attacks in the mayoral race
- 14 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- We fact-checked the attacks in the D.C. mayoral race
- Meet the candidates running to be D.C.’s delegate to Congress
- 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
The Georgetowner
- Georgetown Village Turns 15 and Celebrates Kitty Kelley
- GMS Coffee & Community Spotlights Georgetown’s Cultural Anchors
- CAG Meeting Honors Two of Our Own
- Edwaard Liang’s ‘Cinderella’ Waltzes In
- Gardens Growing Art in the City
- Step into the Studios at Jackson Art Center
- From Open Studios to Gatsby Nights: Weekend Picks Around Georgetown
- A Man for Uncertain Times: Malcom Fox
- DC Mayor Race 2026 — Candidate Tracker
- The Cultural Ledger: May on the Eastern Shore
Greater Greater Washington
- Maryland unlocks thousands of potential homes near transit
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #46
- Breakfast links: Baltimore County needs 19,000 affordable homes, has built 1,000
- Don’t ignore bay beaches — if you can find one
- Breakfast links: WMATA proposes bus, no new rail station or entrance at RFK site
- Bus riders deserve better information
- Breakfast links: Homeowner tax credit cut in Montgomery County
- Help our endorsed candidates in DC and Maryland
- Our 2026 endorsements for Prince George’s County Council
- Breakfast links: New crosswalks, other pedestrian improvements coming to stretch of Old Town
The Washington Informer
- Black Women Face Structural Barriers to Breast Cancer Detection
- PIEF Hosts 16th Annual Pink Hat Tea Highlighting ‘Poise and Pallettes’
- ‘This Is Not Democracy’: New Southern Redistricting Push Ignites Voting Rights Firestorm
- Inflation Slams Working Families Again as D.C. Residents Face Nation’s Widest Wealth Gap
- New Initiative in Development to Support Widows in Pakistan
- Maryland Leaders Celebrate Installation of Final Piece of Rail for Purple Line
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Claims Women’s Title at 39th PGA Works Collegiate Championship
- Growing Older in a Changing D.C. and the Importance of Community
- HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Promotes Need for Further Research
- EDITORIAL: Freedom Riders at 65 — The Fire They Faced Still Burns