The District Report
Last Updated: October 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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- Car basics class?
- F-117 Nighthawk has been delivered to the Udvar-Hazy Center
- Granville Moore’s to close after almost 20 years on October 31st.
- Armed National Guard at Foggy Bottom Ballot Box. Share video if you see this elsewhere in D.C.
- Looking for very accessible (not strictly ADA) museums, restaurants, amenities, extra curricular, etc. to accommodate a family visit.
- Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
- Gin the kitty
- 40 years in the paint? 1 year living with a mystery.
- Lost Dog Capitol Hill
- The Kennedy Center board
DC News Now
- Pleasant today, steady rain this weekend from Isaias
- National Guard reportedly posted near DC ballot drop box prompts BOE limitation request
- MS-13 gang member sentenced to 30 years for 2024 double murder in Sterling
- There's no mail on Monday as USPS observes federal holiday
- Zookeepers welcome 5 newborn cheetah cubs at the Smithsonian National Zoo
- On-duty police officer in uniform caught shoplifting at Target in Fairfax County: Police
- Army-Ten Miler Race this weekend prompts road closures in Arlington, DC
- Teachers demand end to weapons monitoring duty in Fairfax County Public Schools
- 3 arrested, 6 massage parlors shut down in Manassas human trafficking investigation: Police
- Army identifies systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes
Washingtonian
- A Southeast Asian Snack Takeout Window Opens in Arlington
- 4 Scary Books by DC Authors to Check Out
- 6 Great Hikes Near DC for Seeing Gorgeous Fall Foliage
- Middleburg Is a Charming Small Town for a Fall Day Trip
- Baby Animal Alert: Five Cheetah Cubs Were Born at the Smithsonian
- Can Arlington Stop the Arch? Plus: Kennedy Center Hires Scott Stapp’s Former Manager to Run Programming, and FIFA Peace Prize Winner Snubbed by Nobel Committee.
- Astro Zombie Tiki Bar Will Have Pu Pu Platters and a “Spaceship Diner” Vibe
- 12 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Events for Kids in the DC Area
- Turnstile Will Play a Free Benefit Show at the Washington Monument
- A “Porch Stylist” on What Fall Means to People and Why a Seasonal Reset Is Important
WTOP
- First charged as adult, teen to be tried as juvenile in Sept. shooting at Prince George’s Community College
- Fairfax County police officer charged with shoplifting
- What you need to know about this weekend’s Army Ten-Miler
- Beer festival and Army Ten-Miler bring weekend road closures to DC and Northern Virginia
- 24 years after DC-area sniper rampage, how license plate readers might have stopped killings sooner
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for October 9
- Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot
- DC voter guide: What to know ahead of November’s general election
- Trump’s memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County
- Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America’s oldest Black churches
Arlington Now
- Decades before JFK, Taft was first president buried at Arlington National Cemetery
- APS closed, Metro on weekend schedule for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday
- Armed Forces Cycling Classic joins international calendar with expanded Arlington route
- Poll: The best burger spot in Arlington
- Is Arlington Prepared for a Silver Tsunami Across a Range of Services and Needs?
- Free Halloween costumes available in Arlington this weekend
- Falls Church leaders debate prioritizing buses on busy roads
- Historical marker at Joyce Motors site nears final approval
- Morning Notes for October 9, 2026
- NEW: Arlington County sues to halt proposed arch in Memorial Circle
- New audio drama series from Arlington studio brings horror stories over the phone
- Crime Solvers awards spotlight care for first responders’ health and well-being
- Arlington Democrats honor legacy of the late Sen. Janet Howell, political titan
- Wakefield basketball alum inducted into college hall of fame for record-setting career
- Army identifies systemic failures behind midair collision and calls for safety fixes
The 51st
- Goodbye, Dukem, and thanks for 30 years of service
- The Washington Sun’s aggressive local marketing campaign swings at The Post
- The Southwest Waterfront is getting a radical new arts space
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Five places in DC where you can adult with a baby
- 12 ways to build a better D.C. this week
- Lewis George says she won’t let the ‘loudest person’ hold up transit projects
- D.C. artist Nekisha Durrett’s work is all around us — so why haven’t you heard of her?
- The D.C. Housing Authority faces a major budget gap. A $52 million error could make it worse
- “I'm trying to infiltrate your wardrobe for real”
- 14 things to do in D.C. this weekend
- 15 ways to build a better D.C. this week
- Trayon White’s bribery trial ended in a hung jury. What now?
- 15 things to do in D.C. this weekend
- I went to a twelve-hour drone concert and all I got was removed from time and space
Popville
- SNALLYGASTER 2026 is Saturday!!
- Heads Up – Flyover Scheduled for over Nats Park Saturday Night
- More Alley Action – Two New Spots Coming to West End – DZO and Any Day Now West
- “Councilmember Henderson introduced the Restricting Editing and Alterations in Listing Photos Amendment Act of 2026 to protect District residents from misleading real estate advertisements that use digitally altered or AI-generated photos.”
- The Royal Reopens at 4pm Today!!
- The Second Best Bar in DC is Turning TWENTY!! Celebrate Solly’s this Weekend!
- Check Out Some Renderings for the Adams Morgan Plaza (SunTrust Plaza Saga…Jubilee Housing Project Coming.)
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: October 9, 2026
- Super Sad Scuttlebutt as an End of an Era Approaches on H Street, NE – Granville Moore’s to close after almost 20 years dishing delicious Belgian Beer and Moules Frites
- Trees Cut Down in the middle of Logan Circle Yesterday
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – a Beauty in Brookland!
- Quick Update: Buffalo Billiards Still Coming to 14th Street!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Capitol Hill Porchfest is this Saturday!
- Friends of the White Whale Society Presents
- Early Contender for Best Halloween Signs in Town
- Trinidad Represent!!
- Signs of the Times: Recessions Got A New Sign. Goodness. Happy 30th Anniversary to one of the greats!!
- Speaking of wild, “Remember DCUM (DC Urban Moms)? What happened?”
- Yo, That Was Fast!! Yafa Kabob Opens in former Sol Mexican Grill space on 19th!
The DC Line
- jonetta rose barras: Are aspects of DC’s much-touted healthcare system on the verge of collapse?
- District Links: Elections Board overturns $16K fine against Lewis George’s mayoral campaign; DC Water says tests show Potomac back to normal; and more
- District Links: Council gives initial nod to easier access to low-income utility discounts; council OKs $305M for RFK transit upgrades; and more
- District Links: Council OKs bill to allow BIDs to pay for extra parking enforcement, rejecting a push to slash fines; Metro eyes fare hikes; and more
- District Links: Bowser seeks council approval for up to $410M in bonds for Nationals Park upgrades; DC tour guides report drop in business; and more
- District Links: New council bill aims to curb increases in domestic violence; Kennedy Center Honors to shift to Capital One Arena this year; and more
- jonetta rose barras: The public should demand the retrial of Trayon White and his removal from the DC Council
- District Links: Bowser cuts ribbon on new DC Infrastructure Academy campus at Ward 5’s Spingarn; AG reaches $8.25M settlement with Amazon; and more
- District Links: Trump targets invasive mosquitoes, ticks in DC; AG wins court order for security upgrades at Ward 8 apartment building; and more
- District Links: GOP senator stalls bill to prohibit Kennedy Center demolition; questions arise over council’s options regarding Trayon White; and more
- District Links: Judge declares mistrial in Trayon White case as U.S. attorney vows another try; Kennedy Center officials had put off repairs; and more
- District Links: Judge directs jurors to continue deliberations in Trayon White bribery trial; landlords renew push for speedier evictions; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Two candidates in the general election delegate race say no federal taxes for DC residents
- District Links: Bowser admin submits updated RFK master plan for council review this fall; new poll finds many area residents struggling; and more
- District Links: Council advances bill to revise AC switchover dates in rental buildings; new limits on ballot initiatives obtain initial OK; and more
- District Links: AG files suit over lax security at Ward 8 apartment building; judge orders repairs to address Delta Pearl code violations; and more
- District Links: Bowser cuts ribbon on modernized Malcolm X Elementary; DISB approves health insurance hikes amid affordability concerns; and more
- District Links: Bowser prods council to OK priority projects this fall; DC preservation official urges columns rather than monumental arch; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Is the DC Council at-large race in the general election mostly a fight among progressives?
- District Links: Judge orders advance notice of major changes to Kennedy Center amid demolition worries; DC Council eyes ride-hailing laws; and more
Greater Greater Washington
- National links: Former NFL coach is a hobbyist urban planner
- Photo Friday: Better arches
- Breakfast links: Over 75% of Maryland residents oppose new data centers
- 6,000 parking spaces and zero homes: Mayor Muriel Bowser’s vision for a “balanced” RFK launch
- Why a Silver Spring service organization is teaching people to cook
- Do Something #137: Slow and steady
- Breakfast links: Library renovation could come with affordable housing in Centreville
- What a homemade air quality monitor taught me about environmental justice in DC
- Breakfast links: Stadium-Armory upgrades get up to $300 million from DC
- More housing for more people would mean a better Friendship Heights
HillRag
730DC daily newsletter
The Washington Informer
- Reading Is Resistance: What Happens When Our Stories Are Pushed From View?
- A Crown With a Cause: Black Queens Are Redefining Pageantry
- Remembering the Late Dr. John Herbert ‘Herb’ Niles Jr.
- ICE Crackdown Sweeps Up U.S. Citizens as D.C. Region Faces Intensified Enforcement
- Financial Tip of the Month, October: Seek Trusted Advice
- Wizards Give D.C. Families One of NBA’s Cheaper Nights Out
- Turn Over a New Financial Leaf This Fall: Strategies for Credit Score Success
- 10-8-2026 Informer Edition
- 2026 Financial Literacy Supplement
- THE OWNER’S LENS: When Growth Hits a Ceiling
The Georgetowner
- Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Premieres ‘Vectors’ at Kreeger Museum
- Gay Men’s Chorus Tackles Sports at Fall Cabaret, Oct. 24
- Check It Out: Saturday Is Let Freedom Read Day
- Weekend Round Up October 8, 2026
- So Gen Z: Potomac Sisters’ Platform Links Physical, Digital Worlds
- September 2026 Real Estate Sales
- D.C.’s Next Mayor: Tell Me What Kind of Government You Want Us to Be
- Rose Park Gala Hits Home Run
- Bowser at BID Meeting Says ‘Georgetown Is Hot Again’
- Georgetown Canal Day Returns This Sunday