The District Report
Last Updated: August 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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r/washingtondc
- So now I can't even bring a goat onto Metro?!
- HOLY FUCK STOP PREACHING ON THE METRO
- Adorable stray cat needs home
- Some of yall make me want to rip my hair out
- Trump orders contractors to demolish $5M White House helipad for bizarre reason
- If you had infinite money, where in dc would you live?
- Sad Dads Club
- FOUND person alert
- Salamander DC Officially Renamed
- JBG Smith and other developers ordered to pay $356 million in damages over a DC condo building
Washingtonian
- DC Has a New Celebrity. He’s a Goat.
- Pirro Brought Receipts to Reflecting Pool Confrontation, Trump Is Fixated on White House Helipad, and a Goat Named Lil Bob Is the Talk of DC
- Robert Wone’s Estate Says Swann Street Roommates Have Defaulted on Settlement Payments
- Pirro Squeaks Through, DC IndyCar Race Gets Longer, and Sandwich Guy Has Left DC
- Meet DC’s 2026 Leading Defense-Tech Innovators
- 25 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- Where to Cool Off With a Summery Spritz Around DC
- Pirro Gave Up on Other Reflecting Pool Prosecutions, Too
- 4 Great Travel Deals
- Fun Under Age 21: A Guide to 21 Things to Do in Washington
WTOP
- How to help your children reset their sleep schedules for the new school year
- No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
- FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached
- Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians
- Virginia primary sets stage for competitive midterm elections
- Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday
- Judge dismisses Dali owner’s lawsuit against shipbuilder over Key Bridge collapse
- 13-year-old boy was driving stolen car in Germantown crash that killed Virginia man
- Former Olympian David Hearn’s attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
- Flood watch, strong storms possible in DC area Wednesday, along with hot weather
- Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting
- DOJ sues Montgomery County over amended gun restrictions
- WATCH: Panda Bao Li celebrates his 5th birthday, 2nd at DC’s National Zoo
- Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend
- WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for Aug. 5
Popville
- Heads Up: “drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway”
- Sweet City Ride – OLD School Dodge
- Missed Connection – “She has a tattoo of a duck”
- Notes from your Neighbors: “There’s a better way!!”
- “Important Information for Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) Community Members”
- Do you believe in miracles (ish)?!? Duffy’s “ReOpening Soon” with new owners in Hill East!
- Happening Now: “PURPLE LINE TEST RUN”
- Union Station Rising cont. “a new wave of food and beverage and retail tenants coming to Washington Union Station.”
- DC Fresh Finds for August 5, 2026
- “Where are all of the mosquitoes? (Stay vigilant this week!)”
- “Cybercab/Robotaxi Spotted – In a no parking zone, very on-brand.”
- Speaking of Mythical Sightings – A Couple More Last* August Christmas Trees
- POP MART, you know the Labubu sellers, are opening a brick and mortar spot in DC
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- “when the check came we learned that a table behind us had already paid for our drinks.”
- “The Odyssey is at the Barbie Pond”
- Missed Connection – Kalorama Park on Sunday (7/30)
- “DC OAG Title Insurance Restitution – Has anyone received their restitution check yet?”
- “Reflecting Pool Redux: Logan Circle Edition – already browning in neat rectangles…”
- Checking in on the Call Your Mother coming to Adams Morgan
DC News Now
- First locally aquired case of dengue reported in Northern Virginia: VDH
- Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
- Teens rescue family after kayaks capsize on Lake Culpeper
- FAA investigating Trump helicopter safety incident
- Officer, suspect identified after police shoot man in Prince George's County
- Heavy rain is gone, afternoon showers possible
- DC police investigating deadly double shooting in Shaw community
- Man rescued from burning car after I-495 crash in Prince George's County
- Fire rips through DC apartment building, more than 40 people displaced
- Man dead, 7 children hurt after fiery crash on Great Seneca Highway in Germantown
Arlington Now
- Arlington’s 9/11 memorial 5K returns next month, marking 25 years since attacks
- Sloppy Mama’s hosting ‘pickle party’ contest on Langston Blvd this weekend
- Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 5, 2026
- Virginia’s sales tax holiday returns this weekend, bringing back-to-school discounts
- BizTalk: Kimley-Horn opens Rosslyn office, deepening Arlington connections
- De Ferranti, Beyer pivot to general election after strong wins in primary
- ‘Missing Middle’ developer builds new townhomes at site of Bluemont house explosion
- Proposed senior living facility on Langston Blvd earns mixed reviews at meeting
- Morning Notes for August 5, 2026
- BREAKING: Beyer, de Ferranti cruise to victory in primary
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 4, 2026
- NEW: Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area Wednesday morning
- Driver sues Tesla over Crystal City crash, alleging dealership left car in ‘Insane’ mode
- Planned VHC Health facility raises questions for county-owned site on S. Carlin Springs
- Chinese restaurant Xi’an Famous Foods plans to open in Clarendon next week
The Washington Informer
- From Pulpits to Pavements: Faith Leaders Rally Ahead of Midterms
- DRC Struggles With Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak in Country’s History
- New Park Bench Monitors Offer a Pathway to Air Pollution Solutions
- 8-6-2026 Informer Edition
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Welcome Home?
- THE RELIGION CORNER: Baby Boomers, Your Best Years May Still Be Ahead
- VIEWPOINTS
- EDITORIAL: Stand Up Against the Whitewashing of American History, or the Nation Will Float On Like a Ship Without a Sail
- EDITORIAL: A Hearing That Shamed the U.S. Senate
- One Year Later, the Federal Surge Still a Tool of Racist Prosecution
The 51st
- Alex Koma joins The 51st as a Senior Reporter
- D.C.'s war on rats reaches new heights
- We asked for gruesome stories about D.C.’s rats. You delivered.
- MLK Library sleeping ban could lead to arrests and displacement, advocates warn
- Imagining the future of D.C.'s arts and culture scene
- Elliot C. Williams joins The 51st as a Senior Reporter
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- 9 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
- Metro tried to make bus service better. Somehow, ridership and speeds are both down
- Nancy Shia's been photographing D.C.'s resistance for 50 years
- This hospital delivers more babies in D.C. than any other. They’re cutting over a third of their postpartum beds.
- Ask A D.C. Native: How can you tell I'm not from here?
- 15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Opinion: Second chance laws work. I'm proof of it.
- 9 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
Greater Greater Washington
- DC Voices of Care oral history project illustrates urban care networks
- Breakfast links: Capital Bikeshare docks to land in Vienna
- For energy-hogging DC buildings, it’s upgrade or pay
- Breakfast links: Amazon pushes for more Ashburn data centers
- GGWash staff takes on the RFK master plan
- Events: Bridge the gap on the Red Line with a WABA-led group bike ride
- Breakfast links: After Lakeforest Mall demolition, redevelopment plans progress
- Photo Friday: Water Week!
- Breakfast links: Sewage project in Alexandria to protect local waterways
- What’s next for the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center?
730DC daily newsletter
The DC Line
- District Links: New estimates cite $1.4B cost to keep National Guard in DC into 2029; Trump blasts Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool case; and more
- District Links: Budget battle continues as Mendelson faults Bowser for ‘harmful’ criticism of council; Kennedy Center suspends tour program; and more
- District Links: Bowser appointee resigns as chair of utility regulatory body; regional House members challenge Trump’s golf course plans; and more
- Joon Bang: DC spends just 0.3% of its budget on its older residents. It’s time for a Dignity Fund.
- District Links: Local, federal officials outline plans for next month’s Grand Prix race; Trump set to announce plans for Dulles makeover; and more
- District Links: Bowser opts not to sign FY 2027 budget; IG releases report on MPD data; DDOT tries ‘cool pavement’ to tackle heat islands; and more
- District Links: Preservationists decry proposed changes to federal review process; draft IG report cites breakdowns in MPD crime reporting; and more
- District Links: DC reopens Ward 7’s Rosedale Pool after $6.8M expansion; Metro sees ridership drop after reconfiguring bus routes; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Are DC elected officials once again inviting congressional meddling with their actions? Maybe.
- District Links: Senate committee advances 8 judicial nominees for vacancies on DC courts; firefighters ratify new contract; and more
- District Links: House panel advances bill limiting DC taxing authority; auditor cites heavy overtime, leave usage at public safety agencies; and more
- District Links: DC officials blast bill to restrict local taxing authority ahead of key vote; House Dems decry GOP attacks on Smithsonian; and more
- District Links: Judge orders repairs at five buildings in AG’s case against a ‘slumlord empire’; DC sees rise in traffic fatalities in 2026; and more
- District Links: House committee set to vote on bill to limit DC’s ability to alter local taxes; Commanders stadium wins panel’s initial OK; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Elissa Silverman returns to the DC Council
- District Links: NPS finalizes agreement for removal of historic trestle bridge; panel calls for changes to Lafayette Square fence plan; and more
- District Links: DC Council votes 13-0 to cap resale prices for concert, theater tickets; AI-boosted delivery robots debut in Logan Circle; and more
- District Links: Mendelson pulls his bill to revise RCV process for at-large seats; council to consider $300M for Audi Field expansion, roof; and more
- District Links: Bowser says new reform package would encourage investment in DC housing; DC sees near-record tourism for July Fourth; and more
- Kevin Chavous: DC’s win against Ticketmaster should be just the beginning, but a price cap isn’t the answer
The Georgetowner
- How Washington Became a True Sports City
- Mayor Refuses to Sign D.C. Budget
- United in the Hereafter: Walter and Didi Cutler
- Business Ins & Outs: Meermin, Bombas; Green Almond Pantry, 7th Street Burger
- Auction Block: 2 Paintings, a Needlework Picture, a Desk and a Passport
- Mubadala DC Open Runs Through Aug. 2
- Sister Cities International Celebrates 70 Years
- Encountering the New Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Latest Dish: Summer Indulgence
- Outwin Winners, Finalists in Portrait Gallery Show