The District Report
Last Updated: February 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM
38°F, Rain And Snow
r/washingtondc
- I passed this car in January somewhere in DC. Is there an explanation?
- One thing that always re-energize my appreciation for the Metro is when people from other cities come to DC to use the system and immediately say great stuff about it.
- Thank You: Howard ER
- Huge tree fell down on 11th SE
- Sweater with a subway lines pattern
- Chances for snow day this Monday?
- Snow Predictions
- Trump approves D.C. emergency declaration in response to Potomac sewage spill
- Mosquitoes are in DC.
- Nothing in this car
HillRag
Arlington Now
- NOW: Snow starting to mix with rain as winter storm gets underway
- WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Arlington
- DOJ swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Northern Virginia office
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 20, 2026
- Heavy snowfall possible Sunday night, as Arlington County and VDOT monitor forecast
- W-L wrestler with ‘unconventional’ style wins region tournament 3-0
- Driver who deliberately struck cyclist near Long Bridge Park will likely avoid jail time
- APS warns of phishing emails pretending to come from school system
- Poll: The best dermatologist in Arlington
- Beyer praises Supreme Court decision on tariffs
- Arlington has issued 15 citations for failing to clear snow after winter storm
- Teen suspect accused of shooting into parked vehicle near Courthouse
- Arlington legislators’ bills on oversight, affordable housing and more enter home stretch
- Morning Notes for February 20, 2026
- UPDATED: Va. Dems pass redistricting map, despite ruling blocking referendum
WTOP
- Romi Levy’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Virginia over No. 8 Louisville 74-72
- ‘This one will trickle down’: Va. lawmaker pushes for water testing in Potomac River sewage spill
- Utility crews start restoring gas service to nearby homes following Centreville house explosion
- ‘My brother is my superhero’: Fairfax Co. student starts baseball clinic for athletes with disabilities
- DC region prepares as wintry mix shifts to snow Sunday night into Monday
- How much snow could the DC region see Sunday?
- Trump approves disaster assistance to DC to help with sewage spill into Potomac River
- Spanberger signs bill that could give Democrats more seats in Congress
- ‘The worst possible nightmare you’ve ever had’: 2-year-old, 3 adults dead in apparent murder-suicide in Woodbridge
- Major events to impact DC traffic starting Sunday
- Centreville residents are still waiting for answers on natural gas explosion
- Potential measles exposure reported in downtown Bethesda
- With ‘nothing up his sleeve,’ illusionist takes Bethesda audience on a magic carpet ride
- CIAA tournament brings ‘homecoming’ vibe back to Baltimore
- Virginia Sen. Kaine, top tariff foe, says SCOTUS decision is win for consumers
DC News Now
- Snow tonight ends Monday morning
- Man dies in Southeast DC shooting, police investigating
- Man arrested after stabbing, killing roommate during dispute in Columbia: Police
- TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declares State of Preparedness ahead of winter storm
- Gas to be restored to 40 Centreville homes after explosion
- Kennedy Center ice rink vandalized, investigation underway
- Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill
- 4 dead, including 2-year-old after apparent murder-suicide stabbing in Woodbridge
- DMV Download | Celebrating Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and more
Popville
- Heads Up: Compass Coffee App “will be shutting down on Monday”
- Snow Patrol Update: “The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight” Plows Hit the Streets with Salt at Noon
- Meanwhile on Connecticut Ave
- Meanwhile on Nebraska Ave
- OK about that storm, “NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia”
- Big Tree Down Before the Storm
- “FEMA announced federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse”
- 2026 Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!!
- Missed Connection – Swings Coffee (14th & G), 8:30–9 AM Wed, February 18th
- “Snowstorm trash woes continue…four full weeks”
- Speaking of excrement aka mega sewage spill into the Potomac River, “DC Water Reaches Collapsed Pipe Section; Damage Assessment Underway”
- OK where were we? Ah yes Trump photos stuck in piles of dog excrement, that’s right
- “Trump admin is threatening to remove the 15th Street protected bike lanes”
- “Warby Parker Opens 7th Store in D.C.’s Penn Quarter (Saturday, 2/21)”
- If you see a big police/fire presence with street closures this afternoon: “Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long”
- In non closing coffee news: Genika Cafe Coming Soon to former eyesore at 9th and O Street, NW!!
- DC open house list for this weekend: Feb 20, 2026
- Fundraiser: “For the death of Kenny and the recovery of his girlfriend” struck by a trash truck on an e-bike in Petworth
- “Vehicles had various out-of-state plates.”
- “A woman crashed on an electric bike around 8:10ish last night and was lying unconscious in the middle of the road”
The DC Line
- District Links: DC breaks ground on community center amid flurry of modernization projects in Ward 8; Trump agrees to aid in spill cleanup; and more
- District Links: Bowser seeks federal aid for cleanup, repair work after Potomac sewage spill; federal panel OKs White House ballroom project; and more
- District Links: Bowser proposes 2.55% boost to school funding formula amid fiscal challenges; bill would redo Housing Production Trust Fund; and more
- District Links: Council eyes revisions to Schools First budget approach; Trump faults regional leaders’ response to Potomac sewage spill; and more
- District Links: DC warns against Potomac River contact amid calls for stronger response to sewage overflows; Trayon White trial rescheduled; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Heavy doses of fiscal fantasy in DC politics
- District Links: Senate votes 49-47 to void DC’s tax decoupling bill; Doni Crawford files to run in special election for at-large seat; and more
- District Links: DPW deploys seasonal workers to address missed trash pickups; Senate slated to vote this afternoon on disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: Bowser admin lays out ‘hard’ choices for FY 2027 amid rising costs, fiscal limitations; DC unemployment rate hits 6.7%; and more
- District Links: Senate Dems blast $1.65 million daily cost of National Guard deployment in DC; Lewis George outlines child care plan; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Breaking federal tax breaks for DC residents and businesses
- District Links: Council votes to step up battle with mayor over access to agency budget requests; House backs disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: Washington Post cuts a third of its staff though widespread layoffs; Senate panel advances disapproval resolution; and more
- District Links: DC leaders warn of disruption if Congress upends local tax code with disapproval resolution; Kennedy Center plans spur worry; and more
- District Links: DC continues to clear ‘snowcrete’ amid post-storm criticism; Kennedy Center will close 2 years for renovations, Trump says; and more
- District Links: Congress poised to consider disapproval of DC’s law to ‘decouple’ from federal tax changes; Trump pushes IndyCar race in DC; and more
- District Links: Bowser cuts ribbon on all-affordable, net-zero apartment building in Truxton Circle; family’s lawsuit demands 911 records; and more
- District Links: Councilmembers say heavy ice hampered cleanup by damaging city’s small plows; new estimate puts DC population at 691,310; and more
- District Links: Norton confirms her retirement after 18 terms as DC delegate; Evans looks to return to DC Council as chair; and more
- District Links: Norton draws praise for legacy as ‘true warrior’ after her campaign files termination report; Orange launches mayoral bid; and more
The Washington Informer
- Emmet Cohen and Janelle Gill Named DCJF 2026 Artists-in-Residence
- The U Street Corridor: Past Glory, Present-Day Questions
- Washington National Opera Brings Treemonisha Center Stage
- Onyx Impact’s $500,000 Campaign for the Future of Black News
- The $50,000 Barrier Facing D.C. Car Buyers
- Prince Perp Walk? Andrew Arrested in Epstein Bombshell
- DUMAS: The Slow Strangulation of Black Business Opportunity
- Predatory Lenders Target Americans Struggling to Pay High Rent
- Maryland’s Van Hollen Leads Democrats Planning State of the Union Boycott
- Ben Crump’s Courtroom Doc Earns Emmy Honor
Washingtonian
- The Duck & the Peach Employees Allege Union Activity Was a Factor in Recent Firings
- The Time I Rescued Jesse Jackson From a Blizzard
- Melting Ice Appears to Release More Bacteria Into the Potomac River After Last Month’s Sewage Spill
- This DC Wedding Was Inspired by the Couple’s Favorite Natural-Wine Bars
- Trump Orders the Truth About Aliens to Be Out There, It Really Seems Like We’re About to Go to War in Iran, and a “Rizzbot” Walked Around the Wharf
- Celebrities, Chefs, and Entrepreneurs: Photos of the Best Parties Around DC
- This DC Film Festival Celebrates Home Videos
- Black-and-White Kitchens to Inspire: Inside 6 Open Houses This Weekend
- Dance, Run, Party: 6 Ways to Help the DC-Area Community
- Immigration Authorities Are Cracking Down on DC Restaurants Again
Greater Greater Washington
- National links: Where you live, not just personal choice, affects daily walking
- Photo Friday: Snow free zone
- Breakfast links: DC Council weighs replacing Housing Production Trust Fund
- GGWash endorses Andrew Friedson for MoCo executive
- GGWash endorses Janeese Lewis George for DC mayor
- Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #35
- Breakfast links: Transit funding could stall in Virginia legislature
- GGWash’s process for our 2026 primary endorsements
- Bikeshare Beat: Snow slams the brakes on Capital Bikeshare ridership in January
- Breakfast links: Restrictions on data centers advance in Montgomery County
730DC daily newsletter
- Let’s hear it for late bloomers
- Gone fishing? Fishing gone ⚠️🐟
- Our local and national treasure
- A match made in DC
- Running for the train, not for office
- You know who doesn't skip leg day?
- MAGA to DC: Drop Dead
- Can you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of breakups past
- The big deal with the New Deal murals
- Priced out of justice
The 51st
- Wilson Building Bulletin: To fight (Congress) or not to fight, that is the question
- After the massive sewage spill into the Potomac, a shitload of questions remain
- Q&A: Richard A. Freeman Jr. on building a national dance career and his D.C. roots
- 13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Love is trash: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Wilson Building Bulletin: A cold dose of reality on D.C.’s budget
- Republicans just f*cked D.C.’s tax-filing season. City leaders could fight back.
- After 75 years, hand dance is still bringing Washingtonians together
- How these D.C. natives are fighting to preserve the city's Black culture
- Excerpts from Proof of Life, a new book highlighting D.C.'s culture
- PHOTOS: When did you first realize the District had changed?
- Ask A D.C. Native: Is D.C. still Chocolate City?
- 16 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Dive deep into Chocolate City: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- Opinion: Fear shouldn't make our policy decisions
The Georgetowner
- Viyas Sundaram Touts ‘Experiences’ at GMS Coffee & Community
- Irish Film in Silver Spring
- For Love & Buttercup Gives Comfort to D.C. Children
- Weekend Roundup: D.C. Turns Up the Fun
- Citizens Gather at Newcomer Jinya
- Remembering Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)
- Robert Duvall: To Virginia, He Was ‘Bobby’
- Last Chance: ‘Le Douanier’ Rousseau in Philadelphia
- Campaign Update: Hope Solomon Running for Mayor
- Trump: Federal Government to Step in Regarding Potomac Sewage Spill