The District Report
Last Updated: June 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
93°F, Isolated Rain Showers
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- [The District’s twin housing investment crises, GGWash]: LIHTC (affordable) residential properties in DC are deeply underwater largely due to rent non-payment (2024). At the same time, new market-rate starts have fallen off a cliff. 
- [Mediapolitic on BSky] You guys, the White House accidentally ordered 10x the amount of Porta-Potties that they needed. The lawn is just acres of Porta-Potties. It’s all fenced off and you can’t see, but I took this photo through a hole in the fence netting.
- Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
- National Mall Basically Closed
- Is $88k comfortable enough to live in DC ?
- Creeps at Malcom x park
- Bill Clinton painting changed
- Ran into this handsome fellow on the NW Branch Trail in Hyattsville.
- On the red line....
- Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
DC News Now
- Near normal temperatures expected early week before heat and storms return
- Herndon abduction suspect leads police on pursuit across DMV after stealing victim's car, officials say
- 15-year-old killed by friend in accidental shooting in Southeast DC, police say
- DC Water lifts Northwest boil water advisory
- Fredericksburg police investigate 3 walking path assaults
- 1 killed, another arrested after crash in NW DC
- Druski set to come to Northeast DC this weekend
- 1 hospitalized in Burke house fire
- National Park Service seeking public's input on Trump's proposed arch in DC
- DMV Download | National Gallery Block Party, Glover Park Day, and more
Popville
- Petworth (and beyond) PSA: “Piney Branch Parkway Section to Reopen Monday, Restoring a Key Route for DC Commuters”
- “Found Engagement Ring Friday Night”
- In other Water News – We Got a Water Main Break in Columbia Heights
- “DC Water Customers in Upper Northwest Cleared to Use Tap Water after Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted”
- JUST IN: “DC Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Upper Northwest Neighborhoods”
- Next Up in Massive Neighborhood Yard Sales – Brookland – “with 150+ Homes, Treasure Hunts, and Community Fun”
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Beaver!
- Missed Connection – Red Line (Thurs. 6/4) and Best Dress at Phillips After Five – Music Room
- About that Netflix Filming – “it’s An Innocent Girl” starring Kerry Washington
- Water Returning to the Reflecting Pool and Next Up in Fountains Flowing – John Marshall Park and Freedom Plaza
- Checking in on the Pura Vida Miami coming to P Street – Peek Inside
- JUST IN from Chaia: “Introducing the Aji Verde Chicken Taco”
- CONFIRMED: Joe and the Juice coming to Union Station
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: June 5, 2026
- We got an opening date set for the Chipotle coming near the 9:30 Club!
- “Slutty Vegan Coming to H Street (but different location than in 2023)”
- Big Police Presence this Morning at Crab Plug on Georgia Ave
- “followed these signs by the Fort Totten metro and discovered a coffee stand inside Explore! Children’s Museum!”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- “Parked Ice Cream truck fully engulfed (in flames.) Quickly extinguished (by DC Fire and EMS.)
WTOP
- 1 dead in car crash near White House
- Rockville Pike cracks top 10 of most ‘passive-aggressive roads’ in the US
- Boil water advisory lifted for upper Northwest DC neighborhoods
- Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia
- Judge dismisses lawsuit against musician over canceled Kennedy Center show
- Tiny kitten rescued by Virginia state trooper from I-395
- 3 Fairfax County Public Schools employees charged in separate cases this week
- Locals and tourists weigh removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
- UFC to hold White House card without DC’s official sanction
- HVAC parts shortages could leave homeowners sweating this summer
- Metro police announce 51 arrests, 807 citations in bus fare evasion crackdown
- High fuel prices have DC-area boaters rethinking summer trips
- Montgomery Co. mom questions schools gender policy after child ‘outed’ at graduation
- Montgomery Co. schools reverse course on ending girls gymnastics, program to stay 1 more year
- Mother of young twins charged in daughter’s death, neglect of son
Washingtonian
- Exclusive: Liz Landers and Jim Acosta Got Married Last Night
- Judge Tosses Kennedy Center’s Lawsuit Against Musician Who Canceled Concert
- DC Voters May Not Know Who Won the Primaries for 10 Days
- Is the Kennedy Center Already Defying the Court?
- De-Trumpification Begins at Kennedy Center, Reflecting Pool Fills With Water, and Opportunity to Honor Dermot Mulroney Emerges in Alexandria
- 13 Great Pride Events to Attend in the DC Area
- A New Downtown Diner Fuses Classic American Dishes With Hispanic Flare
- Celebrity Chef Carla Hall Is Starring in a One-Woman Show
- A Mexican Bar Returns Under New Name, Bringing Hints of Tulum to Shaw
- Chef Michael Schlow Brings The Riggsby Back to DC
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 5, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 1527 N. Randolph Street
- Arlington’s 2001 bicentennial offered a chance to review the past, look to the future
- Yorktown gets plenty of shots but only one goal in region soccer final
- Falls Church to re-create historical reading of Declaration of Independence on July 4
- Free trivia nights, dance lessons and more coming to GMU this summer
- ACPD: Wheel thieves steal phone from woman during early morning confrontation
- Yorktown boys head to state lacrosse tournament after strong season
- Poll: The best family physician in Arlington
- Aurora Hills library celebrates 100th anniversary, tracing its history in community
- County Board candidates support creating at least some district-based seats
- School Board members debate scope, strategy of TJ Middle School upgrades
- Morning Notes for June 5, 2026
- Arch planned near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery clears a hurdle despite sightline concerns
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 4, 2026
The DC Line
- 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
- 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
Greater Greater Washington
- 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
- How to appreciate an aging suburb, one bite at a time
- What if anyone could propose a better street?
- Breakfast links: DC’s Board of Zoning Adjustment will finally get back to work
730DC daily newsletter
The Washington Informer
- 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
- Evaluating Capital Options for Your Business: A Quick Guide
- 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
- D.C.’s Urban Farms Offer Natural Defense Against Air Pollution
- ‘Sally & Tom’ Dares Audiences to Consider How American History Often Blurs the Line Between Fact and Fantasy
- Peabo Bryson Dies at 75, Leaving Behind a Songbook of Love and Soul
- GWUL Celebrates Project Steam Ahead Students
The 51st
- 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
- Meet the candidates running in the D.C. Council At-Large special election
The Georgetowner
- 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
- May Real Estate Sales
- Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump Name, Judge Rules
- 42nd Annual Helen Hayes Awards Celebrate D.C. Theater Excellence
- Gunman Killed Near White House Checkpoint; Gunfire Damages Buildings 10 Blocks From Georgetown