The District Report
Last Updated: March 19, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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- 🚨 Alert! Pigeon in Petworth station 🚨
- Ummm who do I contact to fix this?
- Apologies to the guy on the CaBi going down the Porter St NW hill around 7 PM
- Bye bye wheatpastes seen by Gallaudet
- Shocked by DC
- Polymarket (haha) opens up bar (hahahaha) in DC, will be named the Situation Room (ahahahaHAHAHAHA)
- my DC visit, as told in sandwiches..
- The new DC 2050 Future Land Use Map from the Office of Planning that coincidentally looks a lot like the current map. The office of planning also projects that DC will see 100,000 new households by 2050.
- Metro etiquette reminder
- Hope Everyone’s day is as Beautiful as the sunrise today
WTOP
- Montgomery Co. adds $500K to boost security at nonprofits, houses of worship
- Community safety advocates say DC bill could bring biggest changes to 911 call center in decades
- Safeway says so long to their Hechinger Mall location
- What to look for on your trees after a storm
- Man who coordinated series of 7 robberies of Chinatown Walgreens sentenced to over 10 years
- House panel gives green light to bill to eliminate DC traffic cameras
- The heart health steps now recommended you take in your 20s and 30s
- Bill bans those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol from serving on Maryland boards
- Lingering question at heart of Fairfax Co. casino debate — Does Tysons need it?
- Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: “I was in disbelief”
- Man charged in series of apparently random shootings at cars traveling on Md. highways
- With commercial passenger flights nearing, council to consider renaming Manassas Regional Airport
- A ‘credit card company’ calls about fraud — but they’re the scammer
- FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
- Annapolis minister becomes social media sensation
DC News Now
- Seasonable Thursday, 60s for the first day of spring Friday
- Residents ask questions and express concerns to DC water after Potomac River sewage spill repairs
- City of Greenbelt installs new stop sign cameras to improve safety
- DC police investigating assault after receiving calls for shooting
- Fairfax County casino proposal faces local backlash as bill heads to governor for decision; follows last-minute try for 'temporary' casino
- DC police offering reward in Hill East shooting investigation, searching for persons of interest
- Suspect in Prince George's County 'Beltway shooting spree' charged with attempted murder
- House committee advances bill to ban DC traffic cameras, restrictions on right turns
- Why do we fart? UMD study looks to answer that question
- H&M 'Peeping Tom' wanted, Montgomery County police say
Arlington Now
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 18, 2026
- Listing of the Day: 1530 Key Blvd #324
- Local restaurateur buying out Westover Taco to launch N. Va.’s first women’s sports bar
- Arlington soccer teams aim to repeat last year’s postseason success
- National Landing’s cherry blossom event series ‘Pink in the Park’ returns Saturday
- EagleBank is relocating in Ballston amid redevelopment plans
- Small Business Focus: Does AI keep you up at night?
- New boba and matcha spot opens at Crystal City’s Water Park
- Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: March 18, 2026
- ACPD: Robber uses stolen power tool and pepper spray to threaten victim
- New fraud hotline and conflict-of-interest policy coming to APS this spring
- Treasurer shifts toward short-term investments as Arlington budget picture worsens
- Morning Notes for March 18, 2026
- ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 17, 2026
- JUST IN: Virginia lifts remaining Potomac River recreational water advisory after sewage spill
The Washington Informer
- The Democratic At-Large D.C. Council Race: A Quest to Leverage Experience
- ‘We Will Fight Until Hell Freezes Over’: Urban League, Allies Roll Out Democracy Guide Ahead of 250th Anniversary
- Even a Top Housing Official Turns to Wedding Registry for Home Down Payment as Prices Squeeze Buyers
- KIPP DC’s New CEO, Shannon Hodge, Stands Up for School Choice
- Déjà Win for Zwe Spacetime, Returning to Scripps National Spelling Bee
- As AI Usage Increases, Ethical Implementation Remains Crucial
- Kiki Shepard, Longtime ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies at 74
- 3-19-2026 Informer Edition
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Wrong Targets
- EDITORIAL: Americans to Pay the Cost of War, With Fewer Dollars to Pay Bills
The DC Line
- District Links: House panel set to vote on bill to halt DC’s automated traffic enforcement; focus shifts to cleanup at site of sewer spill; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Who can create a new path for DC’s congressional delegate?
- District Links: DC joins lawsuit against HUD changes to fair housing enforcement; Kennedy Center board votes for 2-year closure to renovate; and more
- District Links: Mayoral front-runners square off at forum; DC creates waitlist for child care subsidies; Grenell departs Kennedy Center post; and more
- District Links: Bowser looks to amend DC’s 2018 law restricting short-term rentals; AG Schwalb announces new STEER Act lawsuits, judgments; and more
- District Links: National report touts DC as a leader in transforming high schools; DC Council sues Bowser over access to budget request docs; and more
- Matthew Baharmast: Identity is DC’s most neglected infrastructure
- District Links: Bowser decries congestion pricing while releasing long-shelved study; group warns of bacteria levels in stream near spill; and more
- District Links: DC Water faces new class action lawsuit over Potomac sewage spill; DC Bar files disciplinary case against DOJ’s Ed Martin; and more
- District Links: DC vows to continue Ticketmaster case as part of multistate coalition; route unveiled for IndyCar race on National Mall; and more
- District Links: DC Court of Appeals orders further review of Pepco’s multiyear rate plan; MPD assistant chief placed on leave; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Livin’ la Vida Conundrum in DC
- District Links: Park Service predicts end of March or start of April for peak bloom; NCPC plans April vote on White House ballroom project; and more
- District Links: CFO says tax season for 2025 will proceed under local code; council adopts bills on MPD transparency when working with feds; and more
- T. Michelle Colson: Young DC natives face unique challenges accessing workforce opportunities in their home city. We can change that.
- District Links: Bowser pushes contracting reform with two new bills; Commanders reach $1M settlement with DC to resolve 2022 lawsuit; and more
- District Links: CFO’s latest revenue estimates fuel dispute with Bowser, Mendelson; DC lifts advisory against recreation in Potomac River; and more
- District Links: Bowser hails first-ever congressionally approved boost to DCTAG grants for students; Books From Birth celebrates 10 years; and more
- jonetta rose barras: Can DC afford public financing of its local election campaigns?
- District Links: Feds look to sell part of USDA’s headquarters in Southwest DC; judge allows White House ballroom project to proceed for now; and more
Popville
- Beans & Bánh Mì “That chaotic wholesome vibe of breaking bread with friends” available at Henceforth, on H Street, NE
- Meanwhile at the Marina
- About the almost 100 Gunshots Fired Saturday Night in Hill East
- Another Street Sweeping Lament
- MPD seeks suspect in daytime shooting Sunday, March 1st in Columbia Heights.
- Curiosities continue at the Hotel Harrington (Sold to the The Georgetown Company in February)
- Donsak Thai Opening a Second Location Soon!!
- The Situation Room by Polymarket is opening, allegedly, this Friday in Washington, D.C. “Imagine a sports bar… but just for situation monitoring…”
- DC Fresh Finds for March 18, 2026
- Update: All Clear. “C Street blocked from Constitution to 3rd outside the Federal District Court.”
- “Popular Gym Closing.”
- Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – Old Timer
- KVIC Restaurant Bar, “Tavern with seating for 100 and a Total Occupancy Load of 250”, coming to Petworth!
- Random Reader Rant and/or Revel
- “Legislation to Install Rodent-Resistant Trash Containers Through Capital Projects”
- “More people should know about Second Address!”
- Mayor Bowser shares some new renderings (and a cool detail) of the RFK Plaza and Stadium. Also, “Invites Residents to Help Develop Master Plan for the RFK Campus at Upcoming Community Engagement Events”
- Tough Times on the D94: “They had to call an ambulance for him 4 stops later.”
- Your Chance to Try Out “9 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants” coming to town before they open.
- JUST IN: TREE DOWN
HillRag
Greater Greater Washington
- Central Maryland could have world-class transit. We just need better priorities
- Breakfast links: First big private sale progresses for DC federal building
- Eight big-picture lessons from the DC Streetcar
- Do Something #113: Good news and less good news
- Events: Be part of planning DC’s future
- Breakfast links: DC, Maryland among plaintiffs in HUD lawsuit
- Click here for more Purple Line pictures
- RFK market organizers wonder what’s next
- Breakfast links: Casino bill passes Virginia General Assembly
- National links: Articulated buses beat double deckers
Washingtonian
- Tulsi Gabbard’s “No War With Iran” Shirts Might Backfire Today, VOA Employees Ordered Back to Work, Maryland Gives the World a Trombone Emoji
- We Ordered a Ton of Takeout From Wonder. Here’s What We Recommend.
- Our 16 Favorite Hangover-Curing Foods Around DC
- The Broken Sewer Line That Filled the Potomac River With Poop Has Been Repaired. What Happens Next?
- Kennedy Center Board Votes to Let Trump Do What He Wants, Fairfax Casino Drama Ramps Up, Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Changes
- John Thompson III on a Basketball Season’s Memorable Ending
- These DC-Area Teams Will Be Competing in March Madness This Year. Here’s When and How to Watch.
- 26 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
- Number Go Up: Check Out Our Gallery of DC-Area Gas Prices
- 7 Luxury Home Sales in the Washington Area—and Who Bought and Sold Them
730DC daily newsletter
The 51st
- Florals and freeing D.C.: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
- With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
- Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
- Wilson Building Bulletin: The politics of congestion
- Opinion: D.C.’s lax utility oversight is costing customers
- Where is your money going? We asked dozens of D.C. residents.
- 18 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Why support billionaire-free news TODAY?
- Spring into action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
- A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills
- Wilson Building Bulletin: Moves toward transparency for federal agents
- 12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
- Ward 7 residents remain hopeful despite a tight budget season
- Go ahead and file your taxes, says D.C. CFO amidst confusing fight over tax law