The District Report
Last Updated: May 6, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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r/washingtondc
- Rubble from Trump ballroom dumped at DC golf course has toxic metals, data shows
- Possibly asbestos laden durt dumped in East Potomac Park Haines Point Golf Course?
- "Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy”
- How much are you spending for lunch?
- 🐭at DCA near B14 gate
- Anyone Ever Wondered Want The Inside Of "The Cairo's" Lobby Looks Like?
- This article says DC rents dropped in the last year 4.92%
- Could this be somewhere in Washington D.C.?
- Eastern Market Vendor “Scam”
- Did someone call CPS on these geese? What is going on??(16th St)
WTOP
- Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover
- Fairfax Co. parents call for less laptop, tablet screen time during class
- Warm, windy Tuesday for DC area, ahead of midweek rain
- U.Md. surprises teachers for being awesome on Teacher Appreciation Week
- Multiple high-ranking DC police leaders placed on leave after crime stats probe
- DC nonprofit reels after theft of food tokens worth $7,500
- Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast
- DC Council passes permanent curfew legislation, emergency bill pulled
- Crackdown on street takeovers in Prince George’s — just being there could leave your wallet on empty
- Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller’s home won’t face state charges
- A museum on the US founding can now fit in your pocket
- ‘A positive sign’: Advocates expand Potomac River testing as E. coil levels return to normal after spill
- Virginia Del. Michelle Maldonado to resign May 31
- Texas man wounded after allegedly shooting at Secret Service near Washington Monument
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for May 5
DC News Now
- Rain returns Wednesday morning, turning spotty into the afternoon
- Environmental concerns raised after East Wing debris tests positive for toxins after being dumped at East Potomac Golf Links
- DC firefighters introduce newest K-9 team member
- Council passes permanent bill allowing for the use of extended juvenile curfew zones
- DC police: 13 members on leave, served termination papers as crime reporting investigation wraps
- One evaluated after fire breaks out in Leesburg townhouse
- Outlook for powerline project in Western Maryland in hands of Federal Appeals panel
- Solar panels catch fire on roof of Stafford County home; no injuries reported
- Kayaker who died after Potomac River rescue near Great Falls identified
- Secret Service identifies man shot by officer near Washington Monument
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 5, 2026
- Construction begins at apartment and townhouse redevelopment in Green Valley
- Arlington fifth graders return from trip to sister city in Germany
- Sharpshooters killed 26 deer in this year’s cull, donating 1,500 pounds of venison
- Good News: “I’ve Always Wanted to Try Pilates” season is here!
- Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns next month, relocating to Penrose Square
- How often do buyers back out?
- Arlington Palooza returns this month with dancing, vendors and craft stations
- More congressional hopefuls may address Arlington Democrats at meeting this week
- Rules for clearing snow from businesses’ sidewalks could get revamp in Falls Church
- Morning Notes for May 5, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 4, 2026
- Plan to have AI read names at W-L graduation draws criticism at School Board meeting
- Bicyclist hurt in collision with sprinting deer on W&OD Trail
- The Board Room abruptly closes in Clarendon after eight years of business
Popville
- Serious Crash Involving a Police and a Private Vehicle at New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road, NE – Major Traffic Backups
- As Expected Cantina El Rey Opens on U Street Today!
- While We’re Repairing Parks – Can We Get ‘International Park’ with Newton’s Tree Back Too
- Look Beyond the Fences – A View of Columbus Circle at Union Station
- “wish there were a way to penalize improper parking for rental e-bikes and scooters. Welp, turns out there is”
- “Big tree split overnight”
- “Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy”
- Signs of Spring: Swimming Pools Being Filled!!
- About all the Police at the Taft Bridge and at the Wilson Aquatic Center
- Save $100 on $500 this Mother’s Day with a Silver Mirror gift card
- Yo!! Bistro Metzger, Steak Frites Dinner Service, Signage Up at the Steak n’ Egg!!
- The End Is Nigh for the 7-Eleven at 14th and Quincy!!
- SWEET City Ride – Mercury Park Lane
- Final Farewell from mom n pop antiques – Fin
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- End of a Musical Era (Don’t Worry Madam’s is fine): “The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox”
- Missed Connection – Health for Life dispensary in Bethesda and then on the Red line train
- HUGE NEWS: Bouldering Project opening a second location in Columbia Heights!!
- “Trapped and dying pigeons at Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro”
- Brasserie Catahoula signage up at the old All Purpose space in Navy Yard!!
Washingtonian
- The Hot List: May
- Mount Pleasant Restaurants Lost Their Streateries. Now They’re Banding Together to Bring Them Back.
- How to Submit a Nomination for Our 500 Most Influential List
- Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026
- A Nepali Cocktail Bar Opens at 14th and U This Week
- Gunfight Near the Washington Monument, Judge Warns Administration Not to Get Cute With DC Golf Course, and Trump Says US Is Now in “Mini War” With Iran
- How Crazy Are DC Prices Now?
- Ben’s Chili Bowl Reopens on U Street With a Tribute to “Mom” Virginia Ali
- 27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- The National Mall Is Revamping Its Food Kiosks and Adding 25 Food Carts
HillRag
The Washington Informer
- Lotto Battle: Intralot Minority Partnership Challenges Could Dissolve with New Owner
- Maryland’s New Law Targets ‘Surveillance Pricing’ in Grocery Stores
- Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover Fight Deepens as Command Staff Faces Termination in Crime Data Probe
- Sycamore & Oak Hosts 2026 Health Equity Summit
- Black Women in Food Summit Honors Legacy, Furthers Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
- Defenders Cruise Past Renegades 24-6, Winning Sixth Straight of the Season
- DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
- Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: A Strategy for Dignity, Not Just Crisis
- Three Educators Find Their Common Roots in Head Start
- Washington Informer Special Tribute to Your Mother
The DC Line
- 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
- District Links: Bowser resubmits PSC nominations fought by environmentalists; group rejects calls to drop White House ballroom lawsuit; and more
- District Links: Bowser, Pirro unveil legislation to address rise in domestic violence; Allen bill would enable autonomous vehicles in DC; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 1)
- District Links: Moody’s pulls negative outlook it added last year to DC debt rating; House panel advances bill with myriad DC budget riders; and more
- District Links: Council votes to advance permanent bill on youth curfew but delays emergency action; judge protects 15th Street bike lane; and more
- District Links: White House submits nominations for four DC Superior Court vacancies; DC Water faces new lawsuits over sewage spill; and more
- District Links: AG reaches $9.9M settlement to resolve inquiry into Ticketmaster pricing; court panel allows ballroom construction for now; and more
- District Links: Environmental groups battle Bowser budget proposals; funding bill with DC budget riders clears House subcommittee; and more
- District Links: Bowser extends juvenile curfew; monumental arch gains nod; House appropriations panel looks to include litany of DC riders; and more
- District Links: Mayor says she expects to invoke 15-day emergency to extend curfew zones; Pinto apologizes for posting White’s personal info; and more
- District Links: White calls for Pinto to withdraw from delegate’s race over release of personal info; BZA lacks quorum to function; and more
- District Links: Inspector general report flags operational challenges at 911 call center; ex-AG Racine backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; and more
- District Links: Bowser outlines FY 2027 budget plan with cuts to child care, paid leave programs; Trump administration unveils arch designs; and more
Greater Greater Washington
- To understand how AC and heat pumps work, I built the world’s worst mini-fridge
- Events: Capitol Hill meetup and a wheely good series of biking events
- Breakfast links: Judge warns Trump against overhauling DC golf course
- Prince George’s voters prefer safer streets to speeding cars
- Road pricing in DC will benefit drivers the most
- Breakfast links: Mixed-income apartments under construction in Derwood
- Photo Friday: Get around
- National links: Why good weekend transit service is essential
- Breakfast links: New CaBi stations coming to Mount Vernon Trail, elsewhere in Fairfax County
- Ward 3 has been unwell for a century. More housing is the cure
The 51st
- 9 ways to get involved around D.C. this week
- How to get involved in the D.C. budget process
- Homicides are down in D.C., but domestic killings have increased
- 10 places for kids in D.C. that you can't miss
- Opinion: D.C. must protect venues, fans, and artists from scalpers
- Opinion: Legalizing online gambling will harm D.C.
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- May Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Make Greater D.C. Again? GOP embraces bid to add Arlington and Alexandria to the capital
- Meet the first-timers running for D.C. mayor
- Trump looms large in debate of teen curfew in D.C.
- How to donate, recycle, sell, and toss your unwanted stuff
- Did you miss The 51st’s mayoral debate? You can watch it here
- I’m leaving – but The 51st is growing
- 14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
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The Georgetowner
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- D.C. Vying for Legal Real-Money Online Casinos and Sweeps Casinos Ban
- Douglas Development Pitches Luxury Residential Conversion for 2715 M St. NW
- April Real Estate Sales
- Philippe Lanier Named CEO of EastBanc, Top CRE Player in Georgetown
- Onstage Georgetown: May
- Last Chance: Approve ‘The Minutes,’ Catch a ‘Streetcar’
- This Weekend: Tiny Dogs, Big Festivals & Broadway Laughs
- Business Ins & Outs: Sézane, Bizzeria, Hill House; Take Care