The District Report
Last Updated: May 20, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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- 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…
- Union Market: O-Ku tax fraud or extra fees not unexplained?
- Road closures: 'Special event' shuts down DC streets during rush hour
- PSA: Please wear deodrant when going out
- Now that is balls hot outside, where will the National Guards troops be?
- 7News spoke with the man who hid with his children in the corner of the Navy Yard Chipotle when a fight broke out last Saturday: "My son said on the way home, 'Papa, I can’t unsee that'"
- Luxury Apartments That Are Worth Paying For?
- Nationals ban individual who displayed white nationalist sign at game
WTOP
- Montgomery College helps students get a jump on their 4-year degrees
- Police want the public’s help finding a potential child stalker in a Pink Panther costume
- Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill
- Mets continue outfield youth movement, call up Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse
- Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns
- Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda
- Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps, schools closed
- Isolated storms, showers hit parts of DC area amid record-breaking heat
- At Maryland’s newest state park, a story of Black resilience
- Plane makes emergency landing on Ocean City beach
- ‘I’m not going to end up on the news’: Why a Md. man was let out of prison after 1987 murder conviction
- What to know about adding to your garden during the drought
- Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace
- Heat stroke risk heightened during early-season period of high temps
- DC theater artists celebrate milestones at Helen Hayes Awards
Arlington Now
- 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
- Arlington leaders still analyzing local impact of new ‘Faith in Housing’ legislation
- Arlington firefighters rescue dog from storm drain
- Donate with us to local charity for families of fallen heroes
- Arlington Pride block party is canceled, replaced with LGBTQ+ movie screening
- Should you remodel, rebuild, or move? What Arlington homeowners should consider
- APS plans more limited access to iPads, promises more public engagement
- Student struck by pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School
- Arlington tree boosters aim to refresh mission, branch out in advocacy
- Morning Notes for May 19, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 18, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 5934 16th Street N.
- Superintendent seeks $250M to refurbish and expand TJ, Swanson middle schools
DC News Now
- Fredericksburg police continue search for person who approached young child in pink animal costume
- Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes retail cannabis, prescription drug bills
- Stifling heat continues, storms likely on Wednesday
- DC police release photos of suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle fight; $6K reward for information
- Roads closed for water main break in Bethesda
- 1 dead after motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash in Braddock
- Residents divided over Buc-ee's travel center plan in Stafford County
- Leesburg man faces murder charges after 8-month-old baby strangled to death
- Seventh person charged in Washington County house fire after 3 people found dead
- Tanker truck hauling diesel fuel overturns on I-70 in Frederick County, driver dies
The 51st
- 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?
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
HillRag
The DC Line
- 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
- District Links: New report cites 5.7% drop in DC jobs over past year; OCF investigating claims against Lewis George mayoral campaign; and more
Washingtonian
- 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
- Tenleytown Welcomes a Nostalgic New Hot Dog Joint
- A Nantucket-Inspired Wedding on the Water
- Sure, Let’s Build a Helipad at the White House While We’re at It; Feds Pledge to Prosecute DC Parents for Teen Takeovers; Someone Threw a Beer Keg Through Georgetown Cupcake’s Window
Popville
- 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
- Yo!! Bistro Metzger, Steak Frites Dinner Service, Opened at Steak n’ Egg!!
- Continuing Coverage of Conflicting Parking Signs Cont.
- Los Hermanos Building For Sale in Columbia Heights But Fear Not
- In Less Pleasant Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Updates – Trash Troubles
- About that Big Fire Department Response in Petworth Last Night
- Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Trash Panda in North Cleveland Park!
- More Action at Moga Doner House Too!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Heads Up: NCR Flyover: Nationals Park at 6:36pm!!
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – A Corgi!
- Missed Connection – Nick from PLANTA Cocina
- “What the Helen of Troy is This?” Why It’s The “Safe E-Cargo Bike” in Action!
- “Seeking witness to car crash”
- Chopsmith Closed in NoMa
Greater Greater Washington
- 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
- Photo Friday: Channel your geometry teacher
- National links: Washington passes scissor stair reform
- Breakfast links: Park opens at last at Skyland Town Center
The Washington Informer
- 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
- Black Business Owners Are Important To Our Community
- Promising Practices in Early Learning for Black Boys
- O Museum Awards Honoring Rosa Parks Presented to Four Accomplished Individuals
- Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, May 18-20
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The Georgetowner
- Georgetown Getting a Gold Line to the RFK Site?
- In Country: Beverly Spring Classic for Hunter/Jumpers this weekend
- Our Interviews with D.C. 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
- Step into the Studios at Jackson Art Center
- From Open Studios to Gatsby Nights: Weekend Picks Around Georgetown