The District Report
Last Updated: March 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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- Why are Betsy Ross flags hanging outside the Commerce building?
- Capitol rioter arrested for assault, battery on Silver Line Metro train
- “Choose your own adventure” mystery train at Gallery Place this AM
- Lost Cat 18th St NW (dupont/admo)
- DC... are you doing okay?
- Sweaty palms every time 😵💫
- GW sold Virginia campus for $427 million to Amazon for data center development
- Saw this on my walk to DuPont Circle today 😅
- Avoid Red Line Right Now
- WaPo trying too hard to win back readers/subscribers by pandering to emotions instead of facts and hard-hitting opinions. No, thank you
DC News Now
- Capitol rioter charged after videos circulate of man recording himself touching women's hair on Metro, report says
- DMV veterans mourn the loss of 6 service members killed in Iran strikes
- Federal funding to create W&OD Trail welcome center, upgrade Fairfax County police: Rep. Walkinshaw
- Man faces decades in prison for 2024 murder in Lexington Park
- Meet DC News Now's 2026 Remarkable Women winner Dominique Thornton
- Man who financially exploited, murdered AU accounting professor sentenced to 25 years
- Chilly now, but a major warmup is on the way
- Two men charged in deadly Potomac Mills Mall parking lot shooting
- 1 dead, 1 hurt after 3-vehicle crash in Montgomery County
- 1 displaced after neighboring row house catches fire in Southeast DC
Arlington Now
- New proposal would convert former TSA headquarters into two residential buildings
- Arlington wastewater treatment plant to receive $200M renovation project
- Man arrested after allegedly touching woman’s hair on Metro near Clarendon
- Arlington Tax Assessed Value 8% Lower Than Market Values
- ‘Cielo’ upscale nightlife spot plans to open in Clarendon next month
- Elevate your everyday at 1500 Arlington Apartments
- Proposed fee for new historic district applications could cost up to $1K
- No funds for boys volleyball, girls flag football in APS budget proposal
- Potential governance changes create questions for treasurer and revenue commissioner
- Morning Notes for March 3, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 2, 2026
- What would it take for Arlington to get Waymo robotaxis?
- Bagel Uprising plans new Ballston location, starting friendly rivalry with Call Your Mother
- Arlington poised to phase out and ban gas-powered leaf blowers
- Yorktown swim and dive team wins state championship for fourth year straight
Popville
- “DC Water Begins Environmental Restoration to Areas Impacted by Sewer Overflow from the Potomac Interceptor”
- AND One Last Snow Dog for the Season!
- Remember that Sweet Letter Found in a Little Free Library Book? We Found Jackie!!
- Fundraiser for Carlos’s Family Killed by a Hit and Run Driver While He Was Riding His Scooter Sunday Night
- “Question about Height Limit Act” How High CAN One Go?
- Duffy’s on P Street already painted over – La Merna, “Chicago-Italian restaurant and tavern”, Coming!!
- Yo! This Deliciousness is Coming Soon to Petworth!!
- Yo. ANOTHER Streets Market Coming to Town!
- GIVEAWAY: Adams Morgan Date Nights 2026
- About that new concept coming to Good Stuff Eatery on the Hill – Looks Like Bumble Birds Chicken Shack!!
- “people who live in high-rise buildings should EXERCISE CAUTION when hanging up lights or decorations on their balcony.”
- Today* in Corgis** Around Town
- Hey-O! Happy 25th Anniversary to The Diner!!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Good Stuff Eatery Update: Next Concept opening March 16th!!
- Missed Connection – Lyft driver and jeweler from Chicago
- Signs of the Times in the Race for DC’s Next Mayor…
- “Washington Commanders, will pay $1,000,000 to resolve allegations that under the team’s former ownership, including Dan Snyder, it violated DC consumer protection law”
- “Department of Health Lifts Potomac River Recreational Advisory for Washington, DC” but “Potomac Conservancy Issues Public Statement After DC Water Fails to Respond to Community Letter”
- “Sorso Prosecco Bar is almost here.”
The DC Line
- T. Michelle Colson: Young DC natives face unique challenges accessing workforce opportunities in their home city. We can change that.
- District Links: CFO’s latest revenue estimates fuel dispute with Bowser, Mendelson; DC lifts advisory against recreation in Potomac River; and more
- District Links: Bowser hails first-ever congressionally approved boost to DCTAG grants for students; Books From Birth celebrates 10 years; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Can DC afford public financing of its local election campaigns?
- District Links: Feds look to sell part of USDA’s headquarters in Southwest DC; judge allows White House ballroom project to proceed for now; and more
- District Links: Council to consider access to MPD body cam footage in use of force incidents involving feds; DC CFO reviewing AG’s opinion; and more
- District Links: Congressional disapproval came too late to repeal DC tax law, AG Schwalb says; UDC aims to boost teacher training; and more
- District Links: Allen introduces bill to speed up Pepco solar approvals as utility costs rise; EPA to lead federal response on sewer spill; and more
- District Links: DC breaks ground on community center amid flurry of modernization projects in Ward 8; Trump agrees to aid in spill cleanup; and more
- District Links: Bowser seeks federal aid for cleanup, repair work after Potomac sewage spill; federal panel OKs White House ballroom project; and more
- District Links: Bowser proposes 2.55% boost to school funding formula amid fiscal challenges; bill would redo Housing Production Trust Fund; and more
- District Links: Council eyes revisions to Schools First budget approach; Trump faults regional leaders’ response to Potomac sewage spill; and more
- District Links: DC warns against Potomac River contact amid calls for stronger response to sewage overflows; Trayon White trial rescheduled; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Heavy doses of fiscal fantasy in DC politics
- District Links: Senate votes 49-47 to void DC’s tax decoupling bill; Doni Crawford files to run in special election for at-large seat; and more
- District Links: DPW deploys seasonal workers to address missed trash pickups; Senate slated to vote this afternoon on disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: Bowser admin lays out ‘hard’ choices for FY 2027 amid rising costs, fiscal limitations; DC unemployment rate hits 6.7%; and more
- District Links: Senate Dems blast $1.65 million daily cost of National Guard deployment in DC; Lewis George outlines child care plan; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Breaking federal tax breaks for DC residents and businesses
- District Links: Council votes to step up battle with mayor over access to agency budget requests; House backs disapproval resolution; and more
Washingtonian
- March Is the Worst Month
- It’s Lookalike Contest Weekend in Washington
- Trump’s War on Law Firms Fizzles Out; His War in Iran, However, Is Still Going; DC Lifts Potomac Water Advisory
- This Wedding’s “Indulgent” Dinner Included Butter-Poached Lobster Over Gnocchi With Truffle Cream and Black Caviar
- 13 Great Italian Spots From Our 100 Very Best Restaurants List
- The Athletic Just Hired Six Former Post Sports Journalists. What Does That Mean for DC Sports Coverage?
- Journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam Donates $10,000 to Laid-Off Washington Post Reporters
- 27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- José Andrés Will Replace the Bazaar at the Waldorf Astoria With a Steakhouse
- Sorry, DC’s Mosquitos Probably Survived the Snowcrete
HillRag
Greater Greater Washington
- How DC’s permitting system holds us back
- Breakfast links: Amazon pays premium for GW’s Loudoun County land
- How the J. Edgar Hoover Building changed Pennsylvania Avenue
- Events: Our next Planners of Color Happy Hour is March 12
- Breakfast links: Electric bus goal fades for Montgomery County Public Schools
- On DC Streetcar’s tenth anniversary, remember the good times with this delightfully kooky video
- National links: Municipal zoning, greenlit by the Supreme Court a century ago, looks outdated
- Photo Friday: The road to spring
- Breakfast links: WMATA to offer more college, university pricing options
- Do Something #111: Ways to spend your time and your money
The Washington Informer
- With Beleaguered Ward 8 Hospital in the Backdrop, Community Members Organize for Solutions, Alternatives
- Opera Meets the Community: WNO Previews ‘Treemonisha’ and ‘The Crucible’
- Amid Fletcher-Johnson Redevelopment, Community Members Remember the Good Times
- Maryland Political Updates: Hakeem Jeffries Talks Redistricting; Moore’s Housing Agenda Moves Forward
- U.S. Casualties Mount as D.C. Tightens Security Following Iran Strikes
- Women’s History Month: Estate Planning as an Act of Self-Care
- Live Boldly – March 2026 Message From Department of Aging and Community Living
- DC Water Updates Community in Forum Regarding Potomac Interceptor Collapse
- Black Voters Demand Results and Protection as 2026 Elections Approach
- TILGHMAN: Why Safe Passage Is Personal — and Why It’s About All of Our Children
WTOP
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for March 3
- Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia
- Courthouse safety behind a budget request in Montgomery County
- Northern Virginia’s slowdown weighs on state economy, amid federal workforce shifts
- Morning ice gives way to rain, fog and slick conditions across DC area
- Exploring the Library of Congress’ National Screening Room: A vast collection of free online films
- Students at Southeast charter school outperformed 75% of DC on citywide math test
- Police in DC region increase patrols after US military strikes in Iran
- Washington Gas provides update after large explosion near Beltsville senior facility
- 2 more sections of Potomac Interceptor rated at high risk after massive sewage spill
- Washington Commanders to pay DC $1M to resolve lawsuit over abusive workplace culture
- Heavier wintry mix entering DC region overnight
- DC high schooler gets surprise scholarship to follow aerospace engineering dreams at GW
- Iranian Americans in the DC region split over US and Israeli strikes on Iran
- Party boat company reveals Potomac River plans for spring
730DC daily newsletter
The Georgetowner
- Attacks on Iran Cause Protests, Celebrations in D.C.
- Music and Dance Offer New Hope in Dementia Care
- BuzzWorthy: Ladies Who Lunch and Launch
- February 2026 Real Estate Sales
- Tech Tip: The Hidden Bottleneck Killing Your Q1 Productivity
- Gainsborough Portraits in New York at the Frick
- Artswatch: KenCen Upheaval, Air & Space Museum Marks 50 Years
- Weekend Roundup: Kicking Off Women’s History Month With Inspiration and Impact
- Business Ins & Outs: RM Balance, Dayglow; Crumbs & Whiskers, Allbirds
- Norah O’Donnell’s Untold Stories of Trailblazing Women
The 51st
- Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after sewage spill
- What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill?
- One year later, seven fired federal workers share where they are now
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Opinion: The SAVE Act would disenfranchise incarcerated residents
- New bill would require more transparency on federal agents operating in D.C.
- Chocolate City Experience: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- D.C. residents saw Pepco bills skyrocket this winter
- Congress didn’t actually repeal D.C. tax bill, says attorney general
- Two years since DCist was shut down
- Wilson Building Bulletin: To fight (Congress) or not to fight, that is the question
- After the massive sewage spill into the Potomac, a shitload of questions remain
- Q&A: Richard A. Freeman Jr. on building a national dance career and his D.C. roots
- 13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Love is trash: Your weekly Civics Roundup