The District Report
Last Updated: May 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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r/washingtondc
- Wading/Swimming in Malcolm X Park Fountain(s)
- Ribbon Cut at Meridian Hill Park!
- Frequent DC visitor here. Can someone explain the hype around Andy's Pizza?
- F*** You
- First Mayoral/Delegate polling released by CityCast/TrueDot
- Mall closure
- Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps, schools closed
- New sign, or always been here?
- If you rear-ended me on Reno Rd NW this afternoon and took off…
- Orange line wait still sucks and no one believes me
WTOP
- Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway
- Blinding rainfall muddles afternoon commute in DC area
- Blue Angels take flight over Annapolis ahead of Naval Academy graduation
- Spring brings calls for help with wildlife, including injured bear cub
- Police release photos in search for suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl
- Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, lanes remain closed
- DC schools chancellor leaving for CEO job at instructional nonprofit
- Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps again, schools closed for 2nd day
- Lawmakers seek answers on major sewage spill in Potomac River
- See where Buc-ee’s is planned for construction in Stafford County after key approval
- 2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
- Trump attacks Maryland leaders after mail-in ballot snafu
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for May 20
- Researchers believe they’ve discovered lost remains of Maryland’s second governor from 1651
- DC teacher uses ‘bike bus’ to boost attendance, improve safety
Arlington Now
- Power outage reported in North Arlington after tree falls along Military Road
- Chronic homelessness rises in latest Arlington count, though overall rate holds steady
- Windows smashed, items stolen from 16 vehicles in Potomac Yard
- Clarendon barbecue restaurant’s inventive flavors featured on WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’
- WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington
- Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 20, 2026
- Constellation cafe opens in Crystal City with ‘slow bar’ and grab-and-go items
- Small Biz Focus: PILLAR, an Arlington agency built on an old idea
- Virginia Democrats demand return of Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee
- Morning Poll: How are rising gas prices affecting your life?
- ‘Data walks’ offer window into prosecution and diversion programs in Arlington
- Morning Notes for May 20, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 19, 2026
- Virginia Supreme Court agrees to take up Missing Middle lawsuit
- Arlington theaters take home seven Helen Hayes Awards
The DC Line
- 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
- District Links: Metro eyes transit improvements for RFK campus; researchers highlight post-pandemic growth in reading, math at DC schools; and more
- District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter stays; Reflecting Pool price tag climbs; and more
- District Links: PSC rejects request for suspension of Pepco’s rate increase; House committee subpoenas MPD’s internal crime data report; and more
- District Links: Council sets hearing on nominees to vacancy-laden zoning board; NCPC seeks more info on plans to paint Eisenhower building; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 2)
- Clinique Chapman: The next mayor can get public safety right. Here’s how.
- District Links: DC tourism sees slight rise despite fewer international visitors; McDuffie draws endorsement from ex-mayor Anthony Williams; and more
- 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
The Georgetowner
- Barney Frank (1940-2026): A Hero of Mine
- Memorial Day Weekend Brings Music, Theater & Tradition to D.C.
- Georgetown Getting a Gold Line to the RFK Site?
- In Country: Beverly Spring Classic for Hunter/Jumpers this weekend
- Primary 2026: Interviews with Top Mayoral Candidates
- Georgetown Village Turns 15 and Celebrates Kitty Kelley
- GMS Coffee & Community Spotlights Georgetown’s Cultural Anchors
- CAG Meeting Honors Two of Our Own
- Edwaard Liang’s ‘Cinderella’ Waltzes In
- Gardens Growing Art in the City
DC News Now
- Metro finds fare evasion rates 'unacceptably high' on buses, launching 'enhanced fare enforcement' this month
- Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash with semi-truck in Centreville
- Ballou High School, Cardozo Education closed as HVAC issues continue amid heat
- Memorial Day DC Concert: What to know
- Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue over $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
- NPD seeks to ID people involved in 'alarming' street takeover
- Another round of storms today, cooldown by end of week
- Watch: President Trump delivers Coast Guard Academy commencement speech in Connecticut
- Fredericksburg police seek masked group after 3 assaulted at gunpoint
- Buc-ee's travel center plan in Stafford County approved despite resident pushback
Popville
- Speaking of what was once sweet – More Streetcars For Sale
- Sweet City Ride – Lancia
- “Ward 2: Your tax dollars at work”
- Peek Inside Jon’s Joint (smash burgers) Looking Nearly Ready to Roll on 19th Street!
- Not A Fountain but another Water Feature is Back!
- Bar Nuestro from the owner of Colada Shop coming to Navy Yard!
- Post Office Problems Persist – 14th Street and Cleveland Park editions
- MPD Releases Photos of Suspect who Smashed Georgetown Cupcake’s Window with a Keg, Also Damaged Another Property in April
- DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026
- Speaking of Ice Cream and Adams Morgan, Nectar Ice Cream Parlor is coming next door to the Call Your Mother!!
- Call Your Mother Deli coming to Adams Morgan to Restore Iconic Ben and Jerry’s Cow Mural with a little CYM Twist
- It is officially Time for the Return of Turkeys around Town!!
- “Tous les Jours cafe signage up in Navy Yard!”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Motorkat Celebrating their Three Year Anniversary in Takoma Park with Crab, Naturally!
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – Guinea Pig on the Bus, Repeat, Guinea Pig on the D50!!
- What the Helen of Troy is Going on with this Window Ledge?
- This Afternoon in Driving Dangerously
- Signs of the Times – No Bus
- Check Out The Royal’s Magnificent New Streatery – 2.0
Greater Greater Washington
- Do Something #119: We’re baaaack
- DC’s new mayor and council need to know three things about affordable housing
- Breakfast links: Virginia Supreme Court will review Arlington Missing Middle case
- Documentary highlights the likely demise of Baltimore’s Red Line
- In DC’s single-family zones, legacy of Jim Crow endures
- Breakfast links: Alexandria City Council upholds Braddock Road redesign
- An ode to running in the Washington region
- Events: Meet up in Maryland, support our endorsees, and show up for the Ride of Silence
- Stop Scott Perry’s bad-faith attempts to control DC’s traffic laws
- Breakfast links: Homelessness trends vary across region’s suburbs
The Washington Informer
- Ultra-Processed Foods Driving Rising Rates of Illness Across the U.S., Study Finds
- More Than 145,000 U.S. Citizen Children Hit by ICE Sweeps as D.C. Emerges as Ground Zero
- James Wood Hits First Career Inside-the-Park Grand Slam, Adding Stunning Moment to Already Eventful Nationals Season
- 5-21-2026
- Education and Youth Affairs, As Explored by Some Democratic At-Large Council Candidates
- Amid Pirro’s Announcement, Mural Unveilings Highlight Power of Art and Community
- Building Wealth Beyond the Dollar Sign
- D.C. Traffic Crisis Ranks Among Nation’s Worst
- Darryl Barnes Announces Resignation as Chair of Maryland-National Park and Planning
- Prince George’s County Affordable Housing Roadshow Coming to Landover on June 6
The 51st
- Ask A D.C. Native: How do I advocate for myself in this city?
- 11 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
- Meet the candidates for an At-Large seat on the D.C. Council
- Library holds taking forever? You're not alone.
- Live at 6 p.m. ET: D.C. Delegate to Congress Debate
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Part II: Fact-checking the attacks in the mayoral race
- 14 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- We fact-checked the attacks in the D.C. mayoral race
- Meet the candidates running to be D.C.’s delegate to Congress
- Trump's attempted golf course takeover threatens years of wildlife conservation
- Opinion: Congress should keep its hands off D.C. traffic safety laws
- D.C. spent $67 million cleaning up after January's snowstorm
- Ask A D.C. Native: Why does everyone ask what I do for work?
Washingtonian
- Trump’s Golf Club Guy Is Renovating the Reflecting Pool, There’s New Polling on the Mayoral Race, and We Launched a Tough DC Trivia Game
- What Might Be Next for Muriel Bowser?
- 5 Beloved DC Restaurant Closures We Are Still Mourning
- The Salty Donut Arrives in Georgetown
- Chipotle Brawl Sparks FBI Investigation, Trump Falsely Claims Maryland Could Count Botched Ballots, Nationals Ban White Nationalist
- 7 Luxury Home Sales in the Washington Area—and Who Bought and Sold Them
- 25 Classic Restaurants in the DC Area That Stand the Test of Time
- 27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- Someone Threw a Keg Through the Window at Georgetown Cupcake
- PHOTOS: The Prayer Festival on the National Mall