The District Report
Last Updated: August 26, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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- True State of Kennedy Center
- Very cool: Dolly partnered with DC Public Library to make sure kids received a free book in the mail each month from birth until they turn five. RIP Dolly.
- Potential 100+ unit multi-family project scrapped at 15th & U in lieu of a new gas station
- Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if closure is not allowed
- Saw a crash irl and heard the best one liner ever
- DC has the longest ER wait times for admitted patients in nation
- Did anyone else catch a glimpse of the “space jellyfish” this morning?
- Anyone else feel the social class wall when trying to make friends in DC (mid-40s)?
- There are a lot of tree cutting vehicles at East Potomac Park / Hains Point...
- Kennedy Center finances deteriorated sharply after Trump name change
DC News Now
- Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving behind a global legacy of literacy
- Dry Wednesday, but just a little more humid
- Trump administration warns Kennedy Center could be torn down without 2-year renovation closure
- Bowie woman dies days after shooting, police say
- School bus driver dies after crash in Montgomery County
- Over 1,300 arrested in massive ICE operation across Virginia, Maryland
- Cunningham Falls State Park reopens after rabid beaver attacks
- MCPS welcomes students back to school amid budget constraints, $3 billion in deferred maintenance
- Man arrested in Colorado months after deadly Prince George's County shooting
- Police pursuit ends in crash on Crain Highway; 3 injured
WTOP
- ‘We would like to slow down to go fast’: Maryland puts hold on math instruction requirement
- Can a simple road coating make DC’s hottest neighborhoods cooler?
- Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
- New rules, new schools greet students returning to class in Montgomery, Prince George’s counties
- University of Maryland predicts 30% decline in new grad students due to Trump visa restrictions
- Sterling man charged in fentanyl case linked to Park View High School overdoses, sheriff says
- Fired opinion writer still waiting for call from Washington Post after arbitrator ordered reinstatement, back pay
- Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
- Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist
- Meet Mopsy, the scruffy-muzzled terrier you’ve been searching for
The Washington Informer
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Encourages Economic Empowerment, Local Chapter Surpasses Black Dollar Days Goal
- Defend D.C.: Council Member Robert White to Take Statehood Fight on the Road
- U.S.-Canada Trade War Lands at D.C.’s Checkout Counter
- The March on Washington Starts in the Pews
- Commanders Drop Preseason Showdown to Lions, Will Face Off Against Baltimore Ravens in Finale
- Mystics Secure Playoff Berth with 105-100 Victory Over Portland
- RAP Reports First Death Since Opening 56 Years Ago
- ‘People Are Dying’: HIV Survivor Sounds Alarm as Global Aid is Cut
- In D.C., Better Asthma Care May Start at Home
- Our Parks Are Going to the Dogs — And We’re Here for It
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 25, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 3233 4th Street North
- New pizzeria with jumbo slice and Italian food opens in Cherrydale
- Falls Church taps Prince William parks and rec director for next city manager
- UPDATED: Critically missing Arlington teenager found safe
- Putting your home in a trust: a guide for Virginia homeowners
- Bike & Music Fest returns to Columbia Pike pie shop next month
- Ask Eli: The condo insurance market is finally turning a corner
- Man charged with choking robbery victim with bag strap near police HQ
- School Board considers three new categories for excused absences
- Summer housing market was lukewarm in Arlington and Northern Virginia
- Morning Notes for August 25, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 24, 2026
- Fights caught on camera after spilling outside of Arlington bars
- Another person was struck by a car at a Wilson Blvd intersection over the weekend
Popville
- JUST IN: US Capitol Police seized a guillotine this afternoon. Wait, What?!?
- Mark It: “DC State Fair Returns September 6th with Free Community Celebration of Local Agriculture, Culinary, and Art”
- Friends of the White Whale Society Presents – Georgetown Waterfront!
- “Planet Word Installs Chat Benches to Invite Strangers into Conversation”
- Art in Bloom’s Cherry Blossom Sculpture For Sale!
- Heads Up: Likely “Police Phone Scam”
- And Even MORE New Capital Bikeshare Docks Installed!
- Capo Deli coming to Union Station Looks Ready to Roll!!
- Wonderland’s New Streatery in Action, LOOKING GOOD!!
- Kiin Laow Asian Bar & Restaurant Now Hiring in Glover Park!!
- Ellizabetta/La Strega Announces Opening Date this September!
- What the Helen of Troy was that early morning Bright Light Across the Sky? Check Out Some Incredible Photos of the SpaceX Launch
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Larry in a Tree!
- Double Up Burger Signage Down on U Street
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Listing of the Day: 1233 S Street NW
- Folger Consort launches its 50th season with ‘Monteverdi’s Legacy’
- “All Souls bar fundraiser on Tuesday night for employee who fell ill”
- Last* Christmas Tree in Town – First Day of School edition
- Missed Connection – Kuro Listening Bar
The DC Line
- District Links: Officials mark school year’s start with renaming, expansion of Ward 3 high school; new campaign aims to defend DC autonomy; and more
- District Links: DC reports modest rise in student test scores; six MPD employees accused of overtime fraud; Bowser names interim PSC chair; and more
- District Links: Kennedy Center renovations prompt NSO concert season at Lisner, other area venues; judge derails FBI move to Reagan Building; and more
- District Links: Bowser returns another budget bill unsigned to council; Trump admin asks Supreme Court to enable ballroom work to continue; and more
- C4DC: What DC Public Schools needs in its next chancellor
- District Links: National Guard deployment, federal surge hit 1-year mark; GOP bill aims to repeal DC motorcycle helmet law; and more
- ‘CrazySexyCool’ is more than a high-energy jukebox musical — it’s a portrait of survival
- District Links: Initiative to ban foie gras slated for DC’s November ballot; Appeals Court orders halt to White House ballroom construction; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Slouching toward the DC general election with controversy
- District Links: New estimates cite $1.4B cost to keep National Guard in DC into 2029; Trump blasts Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool case; and more
- District Links: Budget battle continues as Mendelson faults Bowser for ‘harmful’ criticism of council; Kennedy Center suspends tour program; and more
- District Links: Bowser appointee resigns as chair of utility regulatory body; regional House members challenge Trump’s golf course plans; and more
- Joon Bang: DC spends just 0.3% of its budget on its older residents. It’s time for a Dignity Fund.
- District Links: Local, federal officials outline plans for next month’s Grand Prix race; Trump set to announce plans for Dulles makeover; and more
- District Links: Bowser opts not to sign FY 2027 budget; IG releases report on MPD data; DDOT tries ‘cool pavement’ to tackle heat islands; and more
- District Links: Preservationists decry proposed changes to federal review process; draft IG report cites breakdowns in MPD crime reporting; and more
- District Links: DC reopens Ward 7’s Rosedale Pool after $6.8M expansion; Metro sees ridership drop after reconfiguring bus routes; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Are DC elected officials once again inviting congressional meddling with their actions? Maybe.
- District Links: Senate committee advances 8 judicial nominees for vacancies on DC courts; firefighters ratify new contract; and more
- District Links: House panel advances bill limiting DC taxing authority; auditor cites heavy overtime, leave usage at public safety agencies; and more
The 51st
- What's more punk than ... a sewing machine?
- 20 ways to build a better D.C. this week
- Eyeing the midterm elections, D.C. is taking the fight for statehood to the states
- Mount Pleasant residents say 'hell no' to trees of heaven
- The broken promise of D.C.’s Commission on Poverty
- After standing up to Trump, D.C. bishop has a new children's book about bravery
- 11 things to do this weekend
- 23 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- The Phillips Collection’s new exhibit puts local artists on a global stage
- 19 things to do in D.C. this weekend
- The five best desserts in D.C. for people who don’t like sweets, from a Capitol Hill baker
- 22 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- What D.C. residents will remember from a year of National Guard occupation
- A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood
- We surveyed over 300 Ward 7 residents. Here’s what they said
Washingtonian
- A September, Farm-to-Table Wedding at the Goodstone Inn
- 14 New Restaurants in the DC Area We’re Excited About This Fall and Winter
- How a DC Teen Found Success in International Car Racing
- Sweetgreen Opens its First DC Area Drive-Through
- Karen Attiah Is Still Waiting for the Washington Post to Call
- Doug Ford Suggests Some Canadian Territory for Trump to Explore, State Department Wants to Sell “Woke” Painting, and a Bison Roamed in Loudoun
- Surprise! The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Wasn’t All About Trump.
- 28 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- Brent Leggs on Suing Trump and Saving Historic Places
- DC Could Get Another Grand Prix Next Year, Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Karen Attiah, and a Blue Frog Draws Fans to Fairfax
Greater Greater Washington
- Do Something #132: Transit Tuesday for RFK
- Prince George’s County should build upon its investment along Marlboro Pike
- Breakfast links: Anacostia River receives highest-ever water quality grade (C-)
- Why we love the GGWash Fall Mixer
- Missing middle proponents make their case in Prince George’s County
- Breakfast links: Mount Vernon Trial wins accolade among best trails in the nation
- National links: How household composition affects urban life
- Photo Friday: The last gasps of summer break
- Breakfast links: Virginia drivers would give up more than $4,000 to avoid these commutes
- Can we fix Maryland’s “Highway of Death”?
730DC daily newsletter
The Georgetowner
- Freedom 250 Grand Prix Wins New Fans Over the Weekend
- A Makeover for Book Hill Park
- Mayor, Officials, Family Celebrate Thompson High School on First Day of School
- UNIQLO TIMES: From Tokyo to Georgetown
- Weekend Round Up August 20, 2026
- Freedom 250 Grand Prix Throttles D.C. This Weekend
- Last Chance: ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’ at The Wharf
- DC Artswatch: Anniversaries, NSO Season, Other News
- Robin Hill: Artist, Birdman, Neighbor Dies at 94
- In Focus: Photographer Tony Powell