The District Report
Last Updated: May 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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- ‘Big and great things:' DC high school celebrates every senior's acceptance to college
- Capital Storm
- Why would anyone do this?
- HSI at meridian hill park
- 2 dogs found in Columbia Heights
- Wading/Swimming in Malcolm X Park Fountain(s)
- Ribbon Cut at Meridian Hill Park!
- Moped Fraud!
- Frequent DC visitor here. Can someone explain the hype around Andy's Pizza?
- F*** You
WTOP
- Judge dismisses charges against school official accused of ignoring warnings of gun before shooting
- Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom
- Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for May 21
- Cold front brings clouds, showers Thursday ahead of Memorial Day weekend
- Key Bridge work to be awarded in separate contracts, in effort to keep costs down
- Things to do in the DC area: Memorial Day events, Strawberry Jubilee Fest … and more!
- Memorial Day Parade brings long list of road closures to DC
- A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?
- Police in Md. warn unsafe driving will not go unchecked Memorial Day weekend
- DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
- IndyCar driver stops by WTOP to talk about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
- 17-year-old charged with 6 counts of sexual battery in Woodbridge scooter assaults
- Gives me goose bumps every time’: Thousands pack Annapolis to watch the Blue Angels
- How are blue crabs doing in the Chesapeake Bay? New population estimates are out
Arlington Now
- Some advice from an expert: how to buy a new condominium?
- County manager proposes $4.3B capital plan, seeks five bond referendums
- Paid sick leave expands to all Virginia workers with support from Sen. Favola
- W-L girls win track-and-field title, Wakefield boys place second
- Morning Notes for May 21, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 20, 2026
- 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
Popville
- Now Back to Fountain News: Outside Union Station
- In Much More Serious Missing Reports: “Let’s help Barry find Greedy!”
- “Someone stole the big spider”
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – Iguana on the Green Line, repeat, Iguana on the Green Line!
- Deluxe Bar coming next to CherCher on 14th Street
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- 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
The Georgetowner
- The Nationals’ Newest Rookie Has Four Paws
- ‘Orpheus’ Concert, Embassy Art at Bloomberg Center
- 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
DC News Now
- Hagerstown man identified as tanker truck driver in deadly I-70 crash
- Spanberger signs bill expanding paid sick leave to all Virginia workers
- Longest-serving DC Public Schools chancellor stepping down
- Crash on Route 355 causes closures in Montgomery County
- All animals safe after fire destroys barn in Fairfax County
- Cooler with scattered showers Thursday
- Months after massive Potomac sewage spill, lingering odor and shoreline concerns frustrate residents near Glen Echo
- DC Water CEO faces questions on Capitol Hill over Potomac Interceptor collapse
- Bowie officer found guilty of attempted murder in 2024 shooting
- Metro to crack down on high bus fare evasion, union raises driver safety concerns
Washingtonian
- Did Congress Approve Trump’s Arch 100 Years Ago? Plus: Troubled Sewer Pipe Remains Troubled, and Richard Gere Was Spotted.
- 7 Features Buyers Are Prioritizing in This Housing Market
- A DC Native Visits the Last Armand’s Pizzeria in the DC Area
- 6 Dreamy Outdoor Dining Space Ideas That Will Elevate Your Home
- Explore Shenandoah National Park and a Crystal Cavern on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC
- 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
730DC daily newsletter
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
HillRag
The Washington Informer
- Preserving Woodlawn Cemetery: ‘An Integral Part of the 250 Years of American History’
- 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
- Ebola Returns: Recent Outbreaks in DRC, Uganda Considered Global Health Emergency
- Local Health Care Tech Helps Abolish $12M in Medical Debt for D.C. Residents
- In the Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify
- Jazz Legends Celebrate Miles Davis at Blues Alley
- 5-21-2026
- Pepco and the Arbor Day Foundation Deliver Energy Efficiency and Savings for Customers with Free Trees
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 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?