The District Report
Last Updated: June 21, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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- "What was that bang?" FIREWORKS, STOP ASKING.
- TINY FORK
- Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
- Caught the Metro Pride train running during Capital Pride today 🚇🌈
- Dupont circle is closed. Now where will all the single people meet?
- Trump has deployed the military to stop people from touching the Reflecting Pool
- Juneteenth fun
- 1983 Pride Parade newsreel
- The Reflecting Pool algae bloom completely ignored basic ecological principles, and was entirely predictable
- UPDATE: Kitty Found
WTOP
- Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
- Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who passed through Dulles and DC clinic
- Virginia giraffe calves, missing since 2025, found safe
- Final defendant sentenced in near $32M counterfeit coupon scheme run from Virginia Beach home
- More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana bound for England seized at Port of Baltimore
- Pedestrian dies after early morning crash on GW Parkway
- Drowning deaths among young children rise as pediatricians urge stronger water safety measures
- Spanberger signs bills to boost contraception access in Virginia
- Woman dies after late-night Capitol Heights shooting
- National Mall becomes World Cup watch party for Team USA fans
- Maryland delegate, union leader involved in fight at Montgomery Co. early voting site
- ‘There’s a lot yet to do’ on domestic violence in DC, US attorney says
- 5 killed in 5 crashes over 48 hours in Fairfax County
- Juneteenth event highlights discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at Bowie church
- Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region
DC News Now
- Man shot, killed inside vehicle in Southeast DC, investigation underway
- Summer arrives early on Father's Day and it will feel summerlike
- 1 dead, 3 arrested after Northwest DC police chase ends in crash
- Thousands celebrate Capital Pride block party, parade
- MCSO condemns recent transfer of person to ICE custody after backlash from Council President
- Measles case confirmed in Maryland National Capital Region resident
- Armed carjacking, police pursuit in Fairfax County ends with crash in Maryland
- Multiple injured in early morning shooting near BWI in Hanover, police say
- 1 killed in Capitol Heights shooting, police investigating
- Crews drain water from Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae, paint issues
Washingtonian
- Kennedy Center Still Refusing to Book Performances, Despite Court Order
- PHOTOS: Yes, the Blue Paint Is Peeling Off the Reflecting Pool
- Is Janeese Lewis George Really the “Zohran Mamdani of DC”?
- First Look: The New Museum Hidden Under the Lincoln Memorial
- There’s a Norovirus Outbreak in Shenandoah National Park, Apparently
- 9 Exciting Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July Around DC
- 15 Pride Parties in DC This Weekend
- Algae Continues to Vex Trump Administration, Knicks to Visit White House, Food-Delivery Robots Roam Arlington
- Kayak Through Spooky Shipwrecks on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC
- Why We Should All Be Paying Attention to the Potomac River
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 19, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 986 N. Powhatan Street
- Passing yacht rescues kayaker thrown into Potomac during unexpected storm
- Yorktown softball, lacrosse teams end seasons in state tournaments
- Poll: The best sandwich shop in Arlington
- Task force on Arlington governance changes faces delays, may not meet until 2027
- Falls Church eyes fewer voting sites, but would need permission from Richmond
- Arlington’s hotel occupancy rate, revenue increase slightly year-over-year
- Morning Notes for June 19, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 18, 2026
- County Board rejects historic status at Melwood site, allowing affordable housing to proceed
- Better Sports Club awards banquet celebrates Arlington students, coaches
- Owner of shuttered Days Inn gets three more years to redevelop or sell
- Altitude wine bar opens in Crystal City with listening lounge, air travel-inspired decor
- Condominiums in Arlington Today: Understanding a 20 Year Evolution
Popville
- ToriSumi Yakitori popping up Sundays at PopFizz – Sounds Awesome!!
- Meanwhile at the Reflecting Pool – LOOK at that GREEN – Now Going into the Sewer…
- Great Garden Hauls Vol. Two and Three – Garlic and Squash Blossoms!
- Missed Connection – “vegan?? guy reading zen meditation book”
- “DC’s First Black Woman-Owned Brewery Opens in Shaw on Juneteenth” TODAY!!
- You May Now GO to Buffalo Wild Wings GO!!
- “a turtle mom laying eggs alongside the Cap Crescent Trail”!!
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: June 19, 2026
- Café Tulum coming to Grace Street
- Check Out the May 2026 House and Condo Sales from around Washington, DC
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – “Officer, I’d like to report a murder”
- Asheville-based East Fork Pottery coming to Georgetown this Fall!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Listing of the Day: 3602 16th Street NW, Unit 4
- “Smithsonian Solstice – this weekend! Smithsonian museums on the National Mall will stay open late until 11PM on Friday and Saturday, and the celebration will continue into Sunday with daytime family-friendly programming.”
- Sweet City Ride – “domestic Nissan Z”
- “Metro service information for Juneteenth holiday and Pride weekend, June 19-21”
- Missed Connection – Eastern Market, Saturday morning. $8.58
- Madam’s Organ hosting “An IRISH WAKE for Fired & otherwise Disrespected Former” Washington Post Employees Tonight
- Koi Pond Catastrophe
The DC Line
- jonetta rose barras: Where is the power center of the new/old political era?
- District Links: McDuffie concedes mayoral race to Lewis George; Silverman set for council return; old machines contributed to election waits; and more
- District Links: Lewis George holds large lead in mayoral primary as White dominates in delegate race; Bowser picks interim DCPS chancellor; and more
- District Links: DC residents head to polls for primary without several longtime incumbents; House panel scrutinizes DC tax bill foreclosures; and more
- District Links: Lewis George campaign vows to appeal $16,000 fine over coordination with labor groups; DC primary season enters final hours; and more
- Dan Kornfield: DC’s next mayor should expand 911 mental health responders
- District Links: Mayoral candidates blast Trump’s threat of a takeover if Lewis George wins; judge denies Kennedy Center request for a stay; and more
- jonetta rose barras: The DC Council’s election year budget panders and jeopardizes
- District Links: Feds sell Old Post Office Building to leaseholder; WaPo poll finds majority of DC voters think city is on the wrong track; and more
- District Links: DC breaks ground on new stand-alone library in Congress Heights; council gives unanimous initial OK to budget legislation; and more
- District Links: Council advances Mendelson’s draft FY 2027 budget; ethics board censures Ward 8’s Trayon White over disclosure forms; and more
- District Links: Mendelson unveils FY 2027 budget plan reversing some of the mayor’s proposed cuts; early voting begins for June 16 elections; and more
- Charter school parents: DC Council must not shortchange almost half of public school students
- 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
Greater Greater Washington
- After the streetcar, 4 principles for H & Benning’s transit future
- MoCo Executive race could be a nail-biter again
- Friedson: Why I’m running for MoCo Executive
- Will Jawando: for housing reform before he was against it
- Breakfast links: McDuffie concedes to Lewis George in DC mayoral race
- Will the next MoCo executive and council build affordable housing in Chevy Chase?
- Breakfast links: Lewis George holds big lead for DC Mayor, but most races not called
- Three things DC’s new mayor and council need to know about eviction
- Do Something #123: Go vote
- Breakfast links: It’s election day in DC
730DC daily newsletter
The Washington Informer
- With Mayoral Victory Certain, Lewis George Lays Out Next Steps
- Cellphone Ban Frustrates Parents, Students, Teachers at This Va. High School
- Harvard State of the Nation’s Housing Report: Federal Fair Housing Retreat Worsens an Already Troubled Market
- Ward 7 to Lead Local Juneteenth Celebration in Lockstep With Other U.S. Cities
- ‘Born From Resistance’: At the Intersection of Pride and Juneteenth, Black LGBTQ+ Voices Center Liberation
- More Than a Coach: Rodger McCoy’s Legacy Lives on Father’s Day and Beyond
- RILEY: Preserved By Purpose — Withdrawals from the Bank of Frank
- Janeese Lewis George, Robert White Dominate in Initial Tabulation of First Ranked-Choice Voting Election
- Nationals Honor Negro Leagues Through Giveaways and a Panel Discussion
- Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations Burden Communities From Africa to Europe
The 51st
- What Juneteenth means to D.C. artists and cultural organizers
- Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
- The five best places to get jollof rice in D.C., from a Ghanaian-American food blogger
- Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
- Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
- Janeese Lewis George poised for victory in the mayoral race
- 14 things to do around D.C. over Juneteenth weekend
- How to mark Juneteenth around D.C.
- Noncitizens can vote in D.C.'s local election, but many are afraid
- Opinion: Washington needs a mayor ready to meet this moment
- Opinion: For affordable bills, we need to put people first, not Pepco
- How D.C.'s political campaigns are (and aren't) using AI
- Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
- Trail Rangers bike the extra mile to tend to D.C.'s trail system
- Skateboarders say they’re being pushed out of D.C.’s most iconic spots