The District Report
Last Updated: June 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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- There Are So Many Ticks in DC Right Now. Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Their Wrath. The moderator of the OrganizerMemes had a tick encounter in Dupont Circle! Not even in the woods! We’re talking city parks
- Does anyone know what these lights are?
- LDS soliciting on the metro
- Power Play: How Kenyon McDuffie Built a Career Serving DC's Utilities, Not Its Residents
- On NB Rock Creek
- Love ya, DC
- Chinatown, next to Capital One Arena…
- Kennedy Center drops Trump name from website
- Found a huge turtle
- Thunderstorm could soak UFC Freedom 250 at White House fight night
DC News Now
- Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust fund to pay for his defense in parents' killings
- Facebook privacy settlement checks start going out (again). How to know if you'll get a bonus payment
- Crash blocks MD 355 in Montgomery County
- Herndon abduction suspect arrested after dayslong search
- Truck catches fire at Crystal City parking garage
- Greenbelt police searching for person accused of breaking into home with knife
- Man stabbed repeatedly during argument in Hagerstown, suspect arrested: Police
- Seasonable Tuesday before the 90s return the rest of the week
- Violent 3-day stretch in DC leaves 2 dead, 6 injured
- Exhibition in DC shows 3.5M Epstein files, highlighting Trump connections
Popville
- Council Chairman “Mendelson Statement on Proposed FY2027 Budget Recommendations”
- WHAT The Helen of Troy Were These Lights Last Night?!?
- Big News on the Weather Front!! Capital Weather Gang Departs from The Washington Post After 18 Years, Now, Again, Independently Publishing as Capital Weather
- Llamas’ Corner Coffee Bar Opens on Barracks Row!
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Fox!
- South Block Signage Up and Painted in Tenleytown
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Prescription Chicken Moves from Shaw to Ivy City! (Eckington)
- Meanwhile in Lamond: “Teens riding a couch on scooters”
- Speaking of Weird, What the Helen of Troy is Up with all the Sand Piles?
- Who Needs Madame Tussauds – Check Out This Dude in front of Darvish
- EXCLUSIVE: Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza Space Spotted in a Leasing Brochure But Fear Not “Red Light is not closing. We are relocating!”
- Your Latest Update on Scofflaw Vehicle Enforcement!
- Yo! Wok and Roll Karaoke Bar and Lounge Finally Opened in Dupont Circle!!
- Taki Taki Signage Up on Barracks Row! “Coming This Fall”
- “Emma’s Torch, (new 4,500-square-foot café and training center), Opens in Silver Spring June 12, Training Refugees for Culinary Careers”
- More Anniversaries of Note – Duke’s Counter (across from the zoo) Turning 10!! Celebrate with Super Specials this Wed.
- Taking the ‘Dog Stick Library’ to the Next Level!
- Dunkin’ coming to WMATA Headquarters in L’Enfant Plaza
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
HillRag
The Washington Informer
- June 2026 Tip of the Month: Saving for a Home
- Afro Plus Fest Is Back Again — and Turning Up the Volume
- From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in Washington, D.C.
- Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name After Court Orders Reversal
- DC Defenders Head Back to UFL Championship as Host; Championship Game Welcomes Former Howard Standout Back to the DMV
- UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Connects Families to Expert Guidance and Trusted Resources During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
- Author of Acclaimed Books About D.C. Black Poets to Take Part in Foggy Bottom Book Crawl
- In This Year’s District Primary Elections, Voters 50-Plus Can Make a Difference
- The Collins D.C. Council Report: Amid Opponent’s Attacks, Mayoral Candidate Janeese Lewis George Stands Firm in Her Convictions
- Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Makes the Case for Humanity
Arlington Now
- History for Sale: 5501 3rd Street South, Glencarlyn
- Plan for 394-unit project near Courthouse advances to County Board this weekend
- Changes to sidewalks, lanes beginning soon on Wilson Blvd near Va. Square
- Housing panel may seek more transparency on rent increases in Arlington
- Morning Notes for June 9, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 8, 2026
- Arlington-based BASH Boxing says it’s closing all studios later this month
- As vote on gas-powered leaf blower ban approaches, phase-in period remains uncertain
- ACPD investigating armed robbery at Langston Blvd jewelry store
- Arlington track-and-field teams shine at state, wrapping up spring competition
- Metro CEO knocks N. Va. leaders for inconsistency in bus fares, enforcement
- De Ferranti’s challengers rip tax levels, allege excessive spending by County Board
- GMU panelists call for revising zoning policies to help build more housing
- Arlington jobless rate drops below 3%, but fewer residents are employed than a year ago
- DEVELOPING: Police trying to find driver who fled after fatally striking woman on Columbia Pike
The 51st
- 11 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- The 311 app has been broken for ages. What gives?
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- D.C. has a food access problem. Advocates say Bowser’s budget would make it worse.
- Meet our team: Sam Delgado
- Ask A D.C. Native: Am I obligated to visit the National Mall?
- Opinion: Eric's Law is vital protection for D.C. residents with disabilities
- 12 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- 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
WTOP
- New Prince George’s program aims to excite kids about school and reassure parents
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for June 9
- Meet Starfish — a sweet shepherd mix
- Giordano’s, an iconic Chicago pizzeria, opens in DC
- Student loan overhaul caps borrowing and replaces repayment plans
- Arlington high school nurse named Virginia’s ‘Nurse of the Year’
- DC Council member Trayon White censured, fined for missing financial disclosures
- County executive candidates field questions about Montgomery Co. issues ahead of June 23 primary
- DC mayoral candidates outline differences on safety, housing and federal relations
- UFC White House event brings string of road closures in DC
- Maryland man charged in his stepfather’s death
- Copperhead snakes, a common summer sighting, are popping up in the DC area earlier
- Major upgrades complete on a busy stretch of GW Parkway
- Worried about your lawn in the drought? ‘Do as little as possible’ Virginia Tech expert says
- The Kennedy Center drops ‘Trump’ branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed
Greater Greater Washington
- Breakfast links: Parts of National Mall fenced off
- Three missed opportunities in the National Park Service’s Logan Circle renovation
- Breakfast links: Virginia to reduce some parking minimums statewide
- Photo Friday: Our valiant steeds
- National links: How to write good upzoning policy and produce more housing
- Breakfast links: Lewis George leads in DC mayoral race, per poll
- The District’s twin housing investment crises
- Housing advances near Southern Avenue Metro station
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #49
- Breakfast links: McDuffie appears to drop support for road pricing in DC
730DC daily newsletter
Washingtonian
- Knicks Fans Boo Trump, JD Vance Installs Chicken Coop, and Years-Long GW Parkway Work Ends
- This Iranian Market in Rockville Offers Traditional Stews and Lesser-Known Sandwiches
- 27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- There Are So Many Ticks in DC Right Now. Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Their Wrath.
- Trump Claims He Never Promised Not to Start New Wars, JLG Leads in DC Mayoral-Race Poll, and David Rubenstein Got Hitched
- This UMD Researcher’s Breakthrough on Aging Launched a Skin-Care Brand
- Fewer Frozen Faces, More Younger Patients: Facelifts in DC Are Changing
- Do These Skin-Care Hacks Work? We Spoke to a Professional.
- 3 Popular Collagen Boosting Skin-Care Treatments
- Pride on the Pier Returns to The Wharf to Kick Off Pride Week in D.C.
The DC Line
- District Links: Mendelson unveils FY 2027 budget plan reversing some of the mayor’s proposed cuts; early voting begins for June 16 elections; and more
- Charter school parents: DC Council must not shortchange almost half of public school students
- District Links: New WaPo poll shows Lewis George ahead in mayoral race; Trump eyes ‘promenade’ to connect Lincoln Memorial to riverfront; and more
- jonetta rose barras: More financial and budgetary mess in DC
- District Links: Officials urge water conservation with new ‘Drought Watch’ designation; Nadeau floats wealth tax ahead of budget votes; and more
- District Links: Zoning board resumes operations after DC Council confirms two nominees; council votes to halt ‘common area utility’ fees; and more
- District Links: Council gives initial OK to extending open meetings changes; National Guard didn’t drive down violent crime, researchers say; and more
- District Links: Ward 5’s Parker backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; emergency curfew bill still lacks the votes to pass, Mendelson says; and more
- District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend youth curfew zones; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary candidates fight to win a political lottery
- 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
The Georgetowner
- June ANC Report: Vandalism, Parking, Pools, Rose Park Rec
- Georgetown Summer Art Walk Showcases Artists, Businesses
- Hamilton Collective Emerges: By Locals for Locals
- Teen Curfews: Band-Aid Fix or Permanent Solution?
- Glenstone at 20
- Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Othello’ Is the Tragedy We Need Right Now
- This Weekend: Yacht Rock, Soul Divas and 250 Candles on America’s Birthday Cake
- Mah Jongg: D.C.’s New Favorite Game
- June Onstage Georgetown
- From In Series: Cross-Cultural Opera at the Atlas