The District Report
Last Updated: May 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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- Washington Post Journalist Hannah Natanson Wins Pulitzer Prize After FBI Raid on Her Home During Trump Administration
- Trump claims he bypassed federal bidding laws to hand a Lincoln Memorial project to his personal country club contractors. He treats national monuments like his own private real estate properties.
- Finally, something not completely awful near the WH
- Union Station photo I took today
- DC Council passes permanent youth curfew after final vote
- Getting repeated parking tickets for “no permit” when it’s clearly displayed… what are my rights here?
- There’s a duck sitting on eggs inside of a planter in front of 1445 New York ave right now
- A pleasant visual after months of horny AI and "let our AI help you obliterate brown children efficiently" ads
- It's times like these where I'm glad to live in a walkable city
- 13 DC police officers placed on leave following probe into allegedly manipulated crime stats
WTOP
- Mac and cheese bowls, walking tacos and cricket chips: The National Mall gets a tasty upgrade
- Fairfax Co. school’s ‘Tech Squad’ empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools
- Is redistricting dead in Maryland?
- Maryland farm tours to provide a pre-Preakness peek at the state’s horse industry
- Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County’s top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants
- FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP sources say
- What the federal government is doing to attract and keep workers, after thousands of jobs lost last year
- Hundreds of Black boys buried in unmarked graves in Md. honored, leaders promise more
- DC mayor responds to police suspensions over alleged crime stat manipulation
- Spotty showers, storms may pop up in parts of DC area Wednesday
- Police search for 2 suspects after Cinco de Mayo celebration leaves 5 injured in Laurel
- Renowned composer Stephen Schwartz mentors young Montgomery Co. performers
- Manassas’ Vásquez Luna exploring a run for Del. Maldonado’s seat
- Kayaker who died in the Potomac identified as 22-year-old Virginia man
- Florida man faces charges after ending multiday protest atop DC’s Frederick Douglass bridge
Washingtonian
- Modern Sophistication Surrounded by Nature
- DC’s Latest Reality TV Attempt Is Already Messy
- Trump’s Initiative to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Begins, Ends; GOP Lawmakers Want $1B for Ballroom; That Guy’s Still Up on That Bridge
- The Hot List: May
- Mount Pleasant Restaurants Lost Their Streateries. Now They’re Banding Together to Bring Them Back.
- How to Submit a Nomination for Our 500 Most Influential List
- Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026
- A Nepali Cocktail Bar Opens at 14th and U This Week
- Gunfight Near the Washington Monument, Judge Warns Administration Not to Get Cute With DC Golf Course, and Trump Says US Is Now in “Mini War” With Iran
- How Crazy Are DC Prices Now?
DC News Now
- Cooler with some spotty showers early Thursday, PM sun
- AAPI Heritage Month | From Uzbekistan to Frederick, will to succeed brings rewards to trucking entrepreneur
- Former Secret Service agent explains undercover patrols near White House, National Mall after shooting
- Thousands in food tokens stolen in Hyattsville, impacting food access for those in need
- Mayor responds as 13 DC officers face termination in connection with crime stats investigation
- Tourism numbers increase for 3rd straight year in DC
- Texas man accused of opening fire on Secret Service agent near Washington Monument charged
- FBI raids State Sen. Lucas' office, business in Portsmouth
- Protester who climbed DC's Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge comes down six days later
- 5 hurt in stabbing, shooting at shopping center in Laurel: Police
Arlington Now
- Obituary: Heather Mapes Hurlock (1938-2026)
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 6, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 414 N Monroe Street
- Jazz @ Met: Free Concert Series Returns to National Landing
- ‘Make DC Square Again’ follows several doomed attempts to reunite Arlington and D.C.
- Wilson Blvd development proposal takes a step forward as Fairfax OKs apartments, retail
- Maman opens new Pentagon City cafe tomorrow amid ongoing expansion
- BizTalk: Why Global Tech Firms Are Choosing Arlington as Their U.S. Launchpad
- Safeway in Cherrydale plans renovations for ‘super premium’ store remodel
- Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 6, 2026
- Police release composite sketches of man whose remains were found in vacant Ballston home
- Block party in Crystal City planned as ‘signature event’ for Pride Month
- Advocacy groups call on APS to address mental health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ students
- Morning Notes for May 6, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 5, 2026
The DC Line
- District Links: Council OKs extended youth curfew bill with a 2028 sunset; MPD chief says 13 face termination amid crime stats fallout; and more
- District Links: Pinto pulls emergency bill on youth curfew ahead of vote on permanent law; GOP bill would fund White House security upgrades; and more
- District Links: Bowser looks to expand DHS truancy pilot amid council skepticism; judge criticizes Trump admin over East Potomac golf course; and more
- District Links: Council set to vote on youth curfew with new amendments; MPD probe reportedly implicates at least 15 high-ranking personnel; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Has Janeese Lewis George’s mayoral campaign violated DC election finance laws?
- District Links: House Oversight Committee demands records from MPD investigation on crime data; Lewis George, McDuffie square off at debate; and more
- District Links: Report card gives DC an A-minus on the state of its tree canopy; Bowser seeks authority to buy surplus federal buildings; and more
- District Links: New report cites 5.7% drop in DC jobs over past year; OCF investigating claims against Lewis George mayoral campaign; and more
- District Links: Bowser resubmits PSC nominations fought by environmentalists; group rejects calls to drop White House ballroom lawsuit; and more
- District Links: Bowser, Pirro unveil legislation to address rise in domestic violence; Allen bill would enable autonomous vehicles in DC; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 1)
- District Links: Moody’s pulls negative outlook it added last year to DC debt rating; House panel advances bill with myriad DC budget riders; and more
- District Links: Council votes to advance permanent bill on youth curfew but delays emergency action; judge protects 15th Street bike lane; and more
- District Links: White House submits nominations for four DC Superior Court vacancies; DC Water faces new lawsuits over sewage spill; and more
- District Links: AG reaches $9.9M settlement to resolve inquiry into Ticketmaster pricing; court panel allows ballroom construction for now; and more
- District Links: Environmental groups battle Bowser budget proposals; funding bill with DC budget riders clears House subcommittee; and more
- District Links: Bowser extends juvenile curfew; monumental arch gains nod; House appropriations panel looks to include litany of DC riders; and more
- District Links: Mayor says she expects to invoke 15-day emergency to extend curfew zones; Pinto apologizes for posting White’s personal info; and more
- District Links: White calls for Pinto to withdraw from delegate’s race over release of personal info; BZA lacks quorum to function; and more
- District Links: Inspector general report flags operational challenges at 911 call center; ex-AG Racine backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; and more
The Washington Informer
- An Inside Look: The Public Charter Sector’s Budget Season Fight for Funding Equity
- Record Auto Debt Crushes Drivers Across D.C., Maryland and Virginia as Payments Soar
- Reopening of Ben’s Chili Bowl Honors D.C.’s ‘Mom’ Virginia Ali
- Pope Names Local Priests New Auxiliary Bishops of Washington
- PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship Introduces Golf to Local Youth and Careers to Student-Athletes
- This Mother’s Day, the Thomas Family Honors a Giant
- ‘Data Heat Islands’ Add New Burden to Black America
- Her Calling: Healing Through Music and Medicine
- 05-07-2026 – Informer Edition
- Prince George’s County Political Updates
The 51st
- Ask A D.C. Native: Why does everyone ask what I do for work?
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 9 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- How to get involved in the D.C. budget process
- Homicides are down in D.C., but domestic killings have increased
- 10 places for kids in D.C. that you can't miss
- Opinion: D.C. must protect venues, fans, and artists from scalpers
- Opinion: Legalizing online gambling will harm D.C.
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- May Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Make Greater D.C. Again? GOP embraces bid to add Arlington and Alexandria to the capital
- Meet the first-timers running for D.C. mayor
- Trump looms large in debate of teen curfew in D.C.
- How to donate, recycle, sell, and toss your unwanted stuff
- Did you miss The 51st’s mayoral debate? You can watch it here
Popville
- HEADS UP: “DC Water’s upcoming closure of Piney Branch Parkway is going to cause major headaches for folks unaware of the closure”
- Missed Connection – Nido’s Wine Shop + Market
- “Recs for locksmiths/Keypad Lock Installs”
- “Marvin Urquhart IV, a much-loved member of Wunder Garten’s team, was murdered while keeping Wunder Garten safe.”
- The Latest in Logan Circle – Curious
- Miami’s The Salty Donut Opening First DC Location Friday!!
- “Do you believe in (traffic violation enforcement) miracles?”
- Chipotle Coming Soon Signage Up in Shaw near 9:30 Club!
- DC Fresh Finds for May 6, 2026
- Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails officially opens Today! on U Street (in the old Polly’s space)!!
- Today in 7-Eleven Closures – Fort Totten
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town
- Latest Action at Union Market – Donisima, Le Labo and much more Coming Soon
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Serious Crash Involving a Police and a Private Vehicle at New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road, NE – Major Traffic Backups
- As Expected Cantina El Rey Opens on U Street Today!
- While We’re Repairing Parks – Can We Get ‘International Park’ with Newton’s Tree Back Too
- Look Beyond the Fences – A View of Columbus Circle at Union Station
- “wish there were a way to penalize improper parking for rental e-bikes and scooters. Welp, turns out there is”
- “Big tree split overnight”
The Georgetowner
- Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Taste of Middleburg Luxury
- Gardens, Concerts & Embassy Hopping: Your Mother’s Day Weekend Guide
- D.C. Election 2026: The Georgetowner’s Guide to Mayoral Forums & Debates
- Business Ins & Outs: Ox & Olive, the Salty Donut, 55 Seventy
- D.C. Vying for Legal Real-Money Online Casinos and Sweeps Casinos Ban
- Douglas Development Pitches Luxury Residential Conversion for 2715 M St. NW
- April Real Estate Sales
- Philippe Lanier Named CEO of EastBanc, Top CRE Player in Georgetown
- Onstage Georgetown: May
- Last Chance: Approve ‘The Minutes,’ Catch a ‘Streetcar’
Greater Greater Washington
- Unhoused DC residents sometimes prefer living outside over staying in shelters
- Transit Diary: The good, the bad, and the nonexistent M Street bike lane
- Breakfast links: Single-stair apartment bill approved by DC Council
- To understand how AC and heat pumps work, I built the world’s worst mini-fridge
- Events: Capitol Hill meetup and a wheely good series of biking events
- Breakfast links: Judge warns Trump against overhauling DC golf course
- Prince George’s voters prefer safer streets to speeding cars
- Road pricing in DC will benefit drivers the most
- Breakfast links: Mixed-income apartments under construction in Derwood
- Photo Friday: Get around