The District Report
Last Updated: April 18, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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- Low spoons fun things to do in DC
- DC in Infared
- 84 years ago today, a proud Black community in Arlington was burned to the ground, with only two months notice, for the construction of the Pentagon.
- What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center
- DC Dept of Buildings is so broken, it may be irredeemable.
- 50 Years of Metro
- San Mateo in Petworth
- Commuting from DC to NYC once a week for a class - doable?
- Left on red arrow
- Married in DC, not a US citizen, no longer in the States. How do I file for divorce?
WTOP
- Passing the baton: Bowser and DC leaders honor “warrior on the Hill” Eleanor Holmes Norton
- ‘There’s a better life out there’: Experts on the impact of domestic violence on children
- DC police announce four youth curfew zones for weekend
- Why some Virginia voters find redistricting ballot question confusing
- Patients of Dr. Cerina Fairfax mourn her killing
- From 5-star recruit to NFL draft, Fairfax native Tristan Leigh prepares to go pro
- DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
- Several weekend events bring road closures to DC
- WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Brasserie de Blaugies Blonde de Blaugies Golden Ale
- America 250: Nixon’s other legacy — the safeguards we take for granted
- As DC weighs robotaxis, new report looks at how driverless vehicles could reshape jobs and cities
- Divorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax’s recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show
- DC’s Emancipation Day celebrations Sunday mark the long push for enslaved people’s freedom
- Democratic candidates for Montgomery County’s top job make pitches at forum
- Manassas family mourns second brother killed in car crash in under two years
DC News Now
- Wheel thefts on the rise across the DMV leaving cars stripped on crates
- Summer-feel Saturday, cooler with scattered showers Sunday
- 4 new juvenile curfew zones announced for this weekend in DC
- Road closures, delays for DC Emancipation Day Celebration
- Former Duke Ellington teacher sentenced for sexually abusing student while on campus
- BWI removes around 20k bees from airport
- Colorful street mural honors Frederick's first Black educators
- DC police address transparency concerns after man dies near police station
- Officials asking for community help after arson in Montgomery County
- Pollen across DC area means seasonal allergies. Here's how to mitigate its effects
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026
- Neighbors’ Club began connecting women of North Arlington more than a century ago
- Energy committee wants to compare Arlington’s environmental efforts against neighbors
- Westover Taco’s new women’s sports bar hosts grand opening with D.C. teams
- Investigation underway after man found dead in car in Buckingham
- Poll: The best electrician serving Arlington
- Year-over-year county joblessness up nearly 55% in latest monthly data
- Local coach reaches 1000th Arlington youth soccer game after 25 years
- Criminal justice organization spotlights local efforts at annual ‘Liberation Gathering’
- Falls Church park with Civil War history may get upgrades, more programming this year
- Morning Notes for April 17, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 1621 N Quincy Street
- After AIM’s collapse, Arlington-based radio station WERA seeks a second life
- Federal commission approves concept for Trump’s triumphal arch near Memorial Bridge
The DC Line
- 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
- jonetta rose barras: A gang of spoilers in DC’s election includes the council chair
- District Links: Bowser marks milestone in tennis center’s $23M expansion ahead of summer opening; housing draws attention in mayoral race; and more
- District Links: Construction in DC falls to 15-year low; fiscal expert lays out structural problems DC faces amid stalled growth; and more
- District Links: Council accommodates FY 2027 budget delay; ‘teen takeovers’ spur political tensions; operator pledges Cedar Hill progress; and more
- Emmett Johnson: DC’s broken promise to our youngest children
- District Links: Council set to consider April 14 budget submission date; Trump budget plan includes funds for beautification projects in DC; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Will stability win out over any push for change in the DC Council chair race?
- District Links: DC hails literacy boosts from 5-year federal grant; Mendelson draws ethics complaint; panel OKs White House ballroom plans; and more
- District Links: Council OKs 90-day moratorium on electricity shutoffs, postpones vote on curfew zones; FY 2027 budget release delayed; and more
- District Links: Council set to consider juvenile curfew extension, veto override; DC Streetcar makes its final run today; and more
- District Links: Bowser touts ‘Kids Ride Free’ milestones; former DOJ attorneys join call to dismiss federal lawsuit against DC’s AR-15 ban; and more
- District Links: Council set to consider veto override, revisit expanded curfew; Trump admin prepares to empty Energy Department’s current HQ; and more
- District Links: GOP bill on codifying ‘Making DC Safe and Beautiful’ executive order passes with 5 Democrats in support; peak bloom arrives; and more
- District Links: House set to vote on bill to codify Trump’s ‘DC Safe and Beautiful’ order; White seeks consideration of veto override; and more
The Washington Informer
- Jury Rules Live Nation Illegally Dominated Concert and Ticketing Industry
- Young Man Found Hanging From Tree in Northwest, MPD Issues Public Statement Days Later
- Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, April 20-22
- Justin Fairfax’s Death Leaves Questions After Years of Disputed Allegations and Public Fallout
- White House FY 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Nation’s Affordability Crisis
- Local Organizations Address Inequities Through Programming, Partnerships, Community Engagement
- Sowing Sustainability: Nemas Gardens Brings Earth Day Values to Urban Communities
- Fourth Annual Black Women in Food Summit Offers Space to Celebrate, Network, Build
- District Sustainability Award Winners Encourage Extensive Environmental Action
- Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, April 16-19
Popville
- We Could All Use a Smoke After This Week (Month/Year/Decade!!!)
- Tenleytown Metro Canopy is Actually Happening!
- Was a Tesla Robotaxi spotted in DC?
- “What’s going in the space at 14th and RIA across from Shake Shack?”
- Happy 32nd Anniversary to Dupont Market!!
- DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
- Notes from your Neighbors – City Chickens edition
- Your DC Outdoor Movies List for 2026!!
- “Summer construction on Metro’s Red Line will close stations between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights”
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Friends of the White Whale Society Presents – Snowy and a cousin
- Continuing Coverage of the G Street Skeleton cont. – Cherry Blossom Heat
- “Are there other ideas for curbing the infestation without creating health (dog and human) problems?”
- Salon Camila “Out of Business”
- You’ve Heard of Happy Hour but check out the Treasure Hour at Takara 14!
- Thai and Time Again Still Open but For Sale in Woodley Park
- “America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration” opened at United States Botanic Garden!
- Official Note from Costco Regarding Gas Pump Closure/Renovation at Dakota Crossing
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- Signs of the Times – Mount Pleasant
Washingtonian
- Cerina Fairfax’s Murder Fits a Terrifying Pattern
- Kennedy Center Staff Open Up About a Year of Turmoil
- How Much Can Cameras Discourage Drivers Who Speed the Most?
- Magenta Bridesmaids Dresses Were a Highlight of This “Classic ’80s-Inspired Church Wedding”
- Arch Yes, Ballroom No; ICE’s Leader to Step Down; Washington Will Get a New ‘Star’
- 7 Luxury Home Sales in the Washington Area—and Who Bought and Sold Them
- This Impeccably Renovated Row-home is a Seamless Blend of DC Charm and Modern Living
- 9 Creative Spring Markets and Fairs to Shop in the DC Area
- 4 Open Houses Worth Checking Out This Weekend
- Big Day for Trump’s Arch, Sebastian Gorka Is Back, and Someone Left a Golden Toilet in Virginia
Greater Greater Washington
- Photo Friday: Spring break fun and sun
- National links: Outdoor urban escalator in China runs for over half a mile
- Breakfast links: Despite public opposition, Trump appointees move DC arch design forward
- Do Something #117: Thinking thoughts
- How does street naming work in DC?
- Breakfast links: Chevy Chase fountain no longer displays information about its racist namesake
- Our 2026 DC Council Democratic primary endorsements
- Breakfast links: Data center land value balloons in Manassas
- Hill Family Biking just got a bike lane sweeper
- Breakfast links: Here’s how Gov. Moore’s housing bills are doing in the Maryland legislature
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- Meet the candidates running to represent Ward 1
- Meet the D.C. devotees of a very niche arcade game
- Opinion: DCPS is making needed progress on early childhood literacy
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Calling all artists: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Ask A D.C. Native: What traditions have you made in the city?
- Bowser has put out her final budget. Here’s what the big funding fights will be
- D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street
- In D.C.’s mayoral race, everyone wants more housing
- What to do in D.C. on any day of the week
- Supporting The 51st on Local News Day
- Find your action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- 13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Some personnel news
- Opinion: Parks are crucial public spaces. The National Park Service owes us better.
The Georgetowner
- Black Georgetown Foundation Marks 164 Years of D.C. Emancipation
- Patrons Party: Georgetown to the Max at Prospect House
- Miró at the Phillips Collection
- From Sacred to Secular: The Thirteen Explores Monteverdi’s Intimate Side
- ‘Crying in D.C.’ Creates Space for Grief, Style & Sisterhood at Georgetown Event
- Artist Captures Georgetown’s Charm, One Door at a Time
- Weekend Roundup: House Tour, History, Music & More
- Georgetown House Tour 2026 Map & Walking Tour
- Scheele’s Market on the Chopping Block
- Resident-Only Parking: Proposals, Discussions Begin