The District Report
Last Updated: August 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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r/washingtondc
- Looking for an emergency vet who does home visits
- I Want to Know Who Was Getting Married in the Portrait Gallery Tonight
- BUYER BEWARE: Piece of Cake Moving DC
- Thank you all!
- You Jerk
- Looking for players for DnD in NW DC
- Why women in their 80s are making noise on a DC street corner every night
- Just stepped out of DCA after a month in CA
- “Congress has not ceded unfettered authority to the Executive Branch to dramatically redesign, reshape, and reconstruct the White House—the People’s House—to fit a particular President’s desires,”
- My favorite Facebook rental Scam! A DC apartment with Manhattan view in the window!
DC News Now
- Person seriously hurt in Dunn Loring house fire
- Storms linger into early evening, a quieter Sunday ahead
- 2 firefighters hurt, 19 displaced in Woodbridge apartment fire
- Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
- Two-vehicle crash on Ridge Road in Montgomery County leaves man dead, several hospitalized
- Man critically hurt in Oxon Hill shooting
- Howard University offers buyouts amid student unenrollment controversy
- Suspect in Landover shooting dies after pursuit by Maryland State Police
- 10-year-old boy riding bike struck in Reston; police search for driver
- More than 150,000 gallons of sewage leaks into Swan Creek in Fort Washington: Officials
WTOP
- Md. health officials report record-breaking 50 heat-related deaths this summer
- Silver Spring man, shooting suspect found dead in Maryland
- Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail possible in DC this evening
- DC area giveaways for back-to-school supplies, backpacks
- 1 dead, 5 injured in Montgomery Co. crash that closed portion of Ridge Road
- New tool links Maryland SNAP recipients to job resources as thousands lose food assistance
- Service members head to Commanders Park for some serious drilling — NFL style
- DC wants input on development guidelines for a new neighborhood around Commanders stadium
- 13-year-old accused in fatal Montgomery Co. crash likely heading to juvenile court, legal expert says
- Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
- Storms mire Friday evening commute in DC region, with repeat possible Saturday
- New lower estrogen birth control patch gives women more options, DC-area doctor says
- First-ever Patriot Games kick off this weekend. What you can expect
- Tax holiday in Maryland, Virginia returns in time for back-to-school shopping
- Guinness says DC’s Fourth of July broke world record for largest fireworks display
The DC Line
- ‘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
- District Links: DC officials blast bill to restrict local taxing authority ahead of key vote; House Dems decry GOP attacks on Smithsonian; and more
- District Links: Judge orders repairs at five buildings in AG’s case against a ‘slumlord empire’; DC sees rise in traffic fatalities in 2026; and more
- District Links: House committee set to vote on bill to limit DC’s ability to alter local taxes; Commanders stadium wins panel’s initial OK; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Elissa Silverman returns to the DC Council
- District Links: NPS finalizes agreement for removal of historic trestle bridge; panel calls for changes to Lafayette Square fence plan; and more
- District Links: DC Council votes 13-0 to cap resale prices for concert, theater tickets; AI-boosted delivery robots debut in Logan Circle; and more
Arlington Now
- JUST IN: Man sentenced to 30 years for Pentagon City stabbing that killed wife, wounded baby
- Church installs ‘stumbling stones’ honoring people enslaved in Bluemont
- Summer learning initiative supported almost 2,000 Arlington students
- Full schedule for Arlington County Fair features classic rock bands, magic shows and more
- WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington
- Independent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991
- Poll: The best nightlife spot in Arlington
- Competitive travel or local 3v3 league? Arruda’s Basketball Club fall tryouts begin Aug. 10 (grades 1–10)
- Road closures coming to GW Parkway starting next week
- Firefighter injured in Country Club Hills fire released from hospital after surgery
- Arlington selects partner to research potential governance changes
- Morning Notes for August 7, 2026
- Maryland man charged in Cherrydale carjacking that ended with crash in D.C.
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 6, 2026
- JUST IN: Special Weather Statement issued for strong storms heading toward Arlington
Popville
- “Traffic Advisory: Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Parade (August 8) – there will be parking restrictions and a street closures”
- Missed Connection – Calico (8/4)
- “Plumbing conundrum”
- Fences Going Up around Amigos Park in Mount Pleasant
- 20 Days Until the PoPville 20th Anniversary Party at Moreland’s Tavern!!
- Speaking of Maryland Drivers
- “Help! Hit by a Maryland driver…”
- Get some of Mount Pleasant’s Best Ice Cream on U Street – FOR FREE!!
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: August 7, 2026
- Loving the Logo at Highlands Tavern – “opening day is almost here”
- NPS Posts New Sign at the Reflecting Pool: “After years of neglect by previous administrations…” (Do scroll to the bottom)
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – A Beauty in SW!!
- “The Allelo Coffee pop-up at Flow Yoga Center is coming to an end.” on P Street in Logan Circle
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Rev’d Fitness Studio Opens in Navy Yard this Saturday
- Sweet City Ride/Moving Day
- Missed Connection – Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
- “community effort to kill these effing rats”
- Free2Move’s New DC Home Area, Readers report: “Your Home Area is [d]evolving” – “Isn’t this a violation of the DC Human Rights Act?”
- “I was struck by gunfire while (bike) riding home from work…You were there for me until the EMTs took me away. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me.”
Washingtonian
- La Merna Serves Chicago-Style Tavern Pizza in a Nostalgic Wood-Paneled Space
- Her World Imploded. So This Standup Comedian Turned Soup Entrepreneur Wrote a One-Woman Show.
- USA v. Canoe Guy Officially Comes to an End, Blanche’s Nomination Is Once Again in Trouble, and Maryland Politician Parks on a Tree
- Trump Is Attacking the Smithsonian. Is He Right?
- 10 Can’t-Miss County and State Fairs Around the DC Area
- A New DC Rooftop Wants to Transport You to St. Croix
- Several Smithsonians Closed Due to “Mechanical Issue”
- Stefon Diggs Is On His Way Back to DC, Hegseth Tries to Pass Buck on Missile Shortage, and Another Beaver Attack in Maryland
- Guess What? Tony P Hates You, Too.
- Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Near DC
The Washington Informer
- Trump Proposal to Roll Back Head Start Rules Draws Warnings from Early Childhood Advocates
- Word In Black Report Explores What Racial Healing Means for Black America
- Trump’s National Guard Mission in Washington Carries a $1.4 Billion Price Tag as Deployment Extends Through 2029
- Commanders Bring Stefon Diggs Back Home to the DMV, Signs Four-Time Pro Bowler to One-Year Deal
- First Impression Staffing to Pay $400,000 After D.C. Alleges Hundreds of Workers Were Denied Paid Sick Leave
- First Black Woman to Lead CDC Takes Helm as Agency Faces Public Health Challenges
- Next Jazz Legacy’s Fifth Cohort Takes the Stage at DC JazzFest
- Designing the Next Chapter: Women Gather to Build Their ‘MastHERpiece’
- 450,000 Student Loan Borrowers Duped Into High-Cost Loans Receive $23B in Relief
- MORRISSETTE: What Isn’t Measured Can Be Denied — A Call to Defend the EEO-1 Before Aug. 24
Greater Greater Washington
- Breakfast links: Payment plans could replace evictions for some Alexandria tenants
- Photo Friday: Under construction
- Our 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
- You can help shape multimodal transportation planning in Northern Virginia
- Breakfast links: Less rat poison, more rat prevention possible on DC streets
- DC Voices of Care oral history project illustrates urban care networks
- Breakfast links: Capital Bikeshare docks to land in Vienna
- For energy-hogging DC buildings, it’s upgrade or pay
- Breakfast links: Amazon pushes for more Ashburn data centers
- GGWash staff takes on the RFK master plan
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood
- We surveyed over 300 Ward 7 residents. Here’s what they said
- D.C. is having a third space renaissance
- 14 things to do around D.C. this week
- 12 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- Alex Koma joins The 51st as a Senior Reporter
- D.C.'s war on rats reaches new heights
- We asked for gruesome stories about D.C.’s rats. You delivered.
- MLK Library sleeping ban could lead to arrests and displacement, advocates warn
- Imagining the future of D.C.'s arts and culture scene
- Elliot C. Williams joins The 51st as a Senior Reporter
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 9 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- Metro tried to make bus service better. Somehow, ridership and speeds are both down
- Nancy Shia's been photographing D.C.'s resistance for 50 years
The Georgetowner
- Inside the Oak Room and Bernadette’s
- Gilded Horse Sculptures Have Georgetown Link
- Weekend Round Up August 6, 2026
- This Weekend: EleFest at the National Zoo
- Military Monument Lists Names of Millions of Veterans
- Cocktail of the Month: The DC Grand Prix
- In Country: Old Friends Pass Gold Cup Chairmanship
- How Washington Became a True Sports City
- Mayor Refuses to Sign D.C. Budget
- United in the Hereafter: Walter and Didi Cutler