The District Report
Last Updated: May 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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r/washingtondc
- Appreciation post for the libraries in DC.
- D.C. is One of the Most Expensive Cities to Live in the World
- Giordano's set to open DC location June 9
- Straight men who are overwhelmed by dating apps? Average ass 40F feeling like I’m going about this the wrong way
- West End/Washington, D.C./5.22.2026 When The Rain Comes
- To the woman that helped me get help for an injured mourning dove in Georgetown: It's safe now and will be released this afternoon!
- Why so many manhole covers?
- To woman making ICE comments at Tate’s
- Drivers: You can be stuck in traffic here or up a block, or I guess both
- Bicyclists: You can be a pedestrian or a vehicle, but not both.
DC News Now
- Multi-vehicle crash on I-66 causes delays on Memorial Day Weekend
- Weather Chat | The science behind rainbows, halos & sundogs
- Gray & wet Saturday, more sunshine expected Sunday
- Electrical vehicle fire extends to part of outside deck in DC
- Woman killed, 1 hurt in vehicle crash near Joint Base Andrews
- Tourists, businesses, pools prepare for rainy Memorial Day weekend
- Suspect accused of throwing keg through Georgetown Cupcake window released from custody
- Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
- Juvenile curfew reinstated across DC: What to know
- Tulsi Gabbard to resign from Trump Intel post
WTOP
- Loudoun Co. schools say Title IX probe opened over alleged restroom recordings at Freedom High
- What’s next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?
- ‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders
- Gloomy and unsettled weather could put a damper on Memorial Day weekend
- At least 430 Montgomery Co. school jobs on chopping block to close spending gap
- Virginia one step closer to requiring diaper-changing stations in new buildings’ public bathrooms
- Local expert says K-shaped economy is behind the disconnect between markets and Americans
- From surprise parties to anniversaries, Memorial Day holiday travelers share their stories
- As DC targets rats, vets warn of potential poisonings in pets
- Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him
- New cancer treatment at Georgetown hospital uses a patient’s own tumor cells
- Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
- Hairs found on handheld power saw in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance, presumed death
- Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
- Virginia pushes water safety tips to parents after 12 children drowned last year
HillRag
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 2026
- Arlington detective named DOJ ‘Hometown Hero’ for child exploitation work
- Sen. Favola turns focus to flipping seats in Virginia primary, considers reelection bid
- Fried chicken and burger chain aims for June opening at Buckingham Center
- Crash sends minivan careening into side of home near Westover
- Poll: The best title company in Arlington
- Ballston defense tech firm to add 210 jobs in $19 million expansion
- Washington-Liberty boys soccer coach earns 300th career victory
- Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses, names new Hall of Fame member
- Reagan National opens 600+ new parking spaces ahead of summer travel
- Morning Notes for May 22, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 21, 2026
- Number of jobless Arlington residents up 50% since start of Trump administration
- NEW: Commission approves Trump’s triumphal arch design as administration plans to skip Congress
- County Board OKs sale of $208M in bonds, supporting infrastructure and other priorities
The DC Line
- 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
- 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
The Washington Informer
- Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee’s Legacy, as Told by DCPS Alumni, Teachers and Community Members
- Black Lawmakers Blast Trump DOJ Fund as ‘Reparations for White Supremacists’
- Cuban Officials Reject Raúl Castro’s Indictment, Condemn U.S. Intervention
- Maryland Voters Receive Wrong Ballots, Replacements on the Way
- THOMPSON: Freedom Is Never Free — And Neither Is Our Debt to Those Who Secured It
- Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC Presents ‘Soul Divas’ — A High-Energy Celebration of Legendary Voices and Iconic Hits
- Preserving Woodlawn Cemetery: ‘An Integral Part of the 250 Years of American History’
- Ultra-Processed Foods Driving Rising Rates of Illness Across the U.S., Study Finds
- More Than 145,000 U.S. Citizen Children Hit by ICE Sweeps as D.C. Emerges as Ground Zero
- James Wood Hits First Career Inside-the-Park Grand Slam, Adding Stunning Moment to Already Eventful Nationals Season
Popville
- It’s a bit chilly BUT Outdoor Swimming Pools Start Opening this Saturday!!
- Sweet City Ride – Jaguar
- 15-year-old arrested and charged in the Triple Shooting that occurred in Truxton Circle April 28th
- Oh Dear, “They Got a Van”
- PSA for Dog Owners visiting Bruce Monroe Park – “a mockingbird has nested in the dog run”
- National Building Museum Announces New Installation by Snarkitecture, THE PLAYGROUND, Opens July 3 in the Museum’s Great Hall
- PoPville Pizza Patrol: Chicago’s Giordano’s Pizza Announces Opening Date in DC Next Month
- “Mayor Bowser Reinstates Limited Juvenile Curfew Under New Emergency Order”
- “Waymo blocking traffic”
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
- Cantina Paraiso opened in the old Jinya space at the Parks at Walter Reed!
- OK – Fountains Flowing Again at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – “leak found and repaired”
- What the Helen of Troy is This?
- Friends of the White Whale Society Presents
- “Akedo is finally open!”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Heads Up: The United House of Prayer Parade is this Saturday!
- EXCLUSIVE: The old House of Secrets having an Estate Sale in LeDroit Park
- “Suspect and Dog Sought in Robbery”
- Meanwhile at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – Fountains Currently OFF
Washingtonian
- How Do DC’s Buzzy New Chicken Joints Stack Up?
- Dan’s Snyder’s Potomac River Estate Is Back on the Market
- Photos from Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy Celebration 2026
- Travelers From Ebola-Outbreak Countries Must Travel Through Dulles, Alleged Keg-Thrower Arrested, Sale of Baby Fox Thwarted
- Journalists, Politicos, Ambassadors: Photos of the Best Parties Around DC
- 12 Great Concerts and Music Festivals in the DC Area This Summer
- June Issue: America at 250
- Did Congress Approve Trump’s Arch 100 Years Ago? Plus: Troubled Sewer Pipe Remains Troubled, and Richard Gere Was Spotted.
- 7 Features Buyers Are Prioritizing in This Housing Market
- A DC Native Visits the Last Armand’s Pizzeria in the DC Area
Greater Greater Washington
- Breakfast links: Key Bridge civil trial will proceed while criminal case is ongoing
- Before AVs and robo-taxis are everywhere, manage the curb
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #47
- Breakfast links: Unpaid snow removal bills puts future of DC’s emergency preparedness in question
- Do Something #119: We’re baaaack
- DC’s new mayor and council need to know three things about affordable housing
- Breakfast links: Virginia Supreme Court will review Arlington Missing Middle case
- Documentary highlights the likely demise of Baltimore’s Red Line
- In DC’s single-family zones, legacy of Jim Crow endures
- Breakfast links: Alexandria City Council upholds Braddock Road redesign
730DC daily newsletter
The Georgetowner
- 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 Nationals’ Newest Rookie Has Four Paws
- ‘Orpheus’ Concert, Embassy Art at Bloomberg Center
- Barney Frank (1940-2026): A Hero of Mine
- Memorial Day Weekend Brings Music, Theater & Tradition to D.C.
- Georgetown Getting a Gold Line to the RFK Site?
- In Country: Beverly Spring Classic for Hunter/Jumpers this weekend
- Primary 2026: Interviews with Top Mayoral Candidates
The 51st
- 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
- 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