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District Links: Group apologizes for errors on pro-McDuffie flier amid union criticism; $1B in…

Chris Kain May 18, 2026
The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors apologized Saturday for circulating door hangers earlier in the day that stated incorrectly that its mayoral pick — former at-large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie — had received endorsements…

District Links: House panel set to vote on bill to block any DC congestion charge; Trump taps West…

Chris Kain May 15, 2026
The GOP-run House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is slated to take up legislation on Wednesday that would ban DC from enacting or enforcing a congestion charge.

District Links: Trump administration posts rendering for ‘championship-quality’ course…

Chris Kain May 14, 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this morning unveiled the first official rendering of Fazio Design's concept for a renovated East Potomac golf course, posting on social media that it would offer the region's residents "championship-quality…

District Links: Metro eyes transit improvements for RFK campus; researchers highlight post-pandemic…

Chris Kain May 13, 2026
Metro officials yesterday laid out a plan to handle post-event crowds at the new Washington Commanders stadium that would rely on improvements to the Stadium-Armory Station, a new "Gold Line" Bus Rapid Transit route to and from Union…

District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter…

Chris Kain May 12, 2026
New statistics released this afternoon by the DC government show a 4.4% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in the District over the past year, fueled by a 15.8% jump in homelessness among families.

District Links: PSC rejects request for suspension of Pepco’s rate increase; House committee…

Chris Kain May 11, 2026
The DC Public Service Commission late last week turned down a request for an immediate rate suspension and refunds as regulators reexamine Pepco's second Multiyear Rate Plan in response to an adverse DC Court of Appeals decision earlier…

District Links: Council sets hearing on nominees to vacancy-laden zoning board; NCPC seeks more info…

Chris Kain May 8, 2026
The DC Council has scheduled a public hearing later this month on the mayor's three recent nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of Zoning Adjustment — which hasn't been able to meet since March due to a lack of quorum, with pending…

District Links: DC tourism sees slight rise despite fewer international visitors; McDuffie draws…

Chris Kain May 7, 2026
DC officials yesterday announced a slight uptick in domestic visitors in 2025 but a modest decline in international visitors, who tend to stay longer and spend more while in town.

District Links: Council OKs extended youth curfew bill with a 2028 sunset; MPD chief says 13 face…

Chris Kain May 6, 2026
The DC Council yesterday gave final approval to permanent legislation authorizing extended youth curfew zones, but did so only after passing two amendments opposed by the bill's primary supporters.

District Links: Pinto pulls emergency bill on youth curfew ahead of vote on permanent law; GOP bill…

Chris Kain May 5, 2026
The DC Council is slated to take a final vote this afternoon on permanent legislation to authorize extended youth curfew zones, but it won't be considering an emergency version that would have enabled implementation this spring and summer.…

District Links: Bowser looks to expand DHS truancy pilot amid council skepticism; judge criticizes…

Chris Kain May 4, 2026
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Human Services today announced a 71% reduction in truancy among students participating in a pilot program that her administration is seeking to expand.

District Links: Council set to vote on youth curfew with new amendments; MPD probe reportedly…

Chris Kain May 2, 2026
The DC Council is slated to revisit the issue of an expanded youth curfew at Tuesday's legislative meeting, with a final vote on permanent legislation and a rescheduled vote on emergency legislation to enable use of youth curfew zones in…

District Links: House Oversight Committee demands records from MPD investigation on crime data;…

Chris Kain Apr 30, 2026
The GOP-controlled House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is demanding all records from the Metropolitan Police Department's internal investigation into claims of manipulated crime data.

District Links: Report card gives DC an A-minus on the state of its tree canopy; Bowser seeks…

Chris Kain Apr 29, 2026
A newly issued report card on the state of DC's trees offers an overall grade of A-minus — the same as last year — but warns that the city has been losing ground on its goal of reaching a 40% canopy by 2032 despite agressive tree-planting…

District Links: New report cites 5.7% drop in DC jobs over past year; OCF investigating claims…

Chris Kain Apr 28, 2026
A new report on DC's economic and revenue trends shows a 5.7% drop in jobs over the last year and an increase in the office vacancy rate to 18.3%.

District Links: Bowser resubmits PSC nominations fought by environmentalists; group rejects calls to…

Chris Kain Apr 27, 2026
Mayor Muriel Bowser last week withdrew — and then resubmitted — two controversial nominations for the Public Service Commission that would have otherwise been deemed disapproved at month's end.

District Links: Bowser, Pirro unveil legislation to address rise in domestic violence; Allen bill…

Chris Kain Apr 24, 2026
With domestic violence accounting for a growing share of homicides and assaults with a dangerous weapon in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro today announced new legislation to enhance protections for…

District Links: Moody’s pulls negative outlook it added last year to DC debt rating; House…

Chris Kain Apr 23, 2026
Moody's Ratings this week removed its negative outlook on DC's debt rating while noting "the District's very strong fiscal governance and prudent budget management."

District Links: Council votes to advance permanent bill on youth curfew but delays emergency action;…

Chris Kain Apr 22, 2026
The DC Council voted yesterday to advance a modified version of the expanded youth curfew as permanent legislation, but members also put off a vote on emergency legislation that would enable the measure to take effect immediately.

District Links: White House submits nominations for four DC Superior Court vacancies; DC Water faces…

Chris Kain Apr 21, 2026
President Donald Trump last week submitted four new nominations for vacancies on the DC Superior Court.
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District Links: House committee set to vote on bill to limit DC’s ability to alter local taxes; Commanders stadium…

Jul 17, 2026 6
The GOP chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform yesterday introduced legislation to block DC leaders from imposing or increasing any tax or fee — or amending the District's…

jonetta rose barras: Elissa Silverman returns to the DC Council 

Jul 17, 2026 94
It could be, as some people have suggested, that Elissa Silverman's arrival back to the John A. Wilson Building as an at-large councilmember is karma's work. She might claim otherwise, saying that…

District Links: DC Council votes 13-0 to cap resale prices for concert, theater tickets; AI-boosted delivery robots…

Jul 15, 2026 23
The DC Council yesterday voted 13-0 to approve legislation to regulate the resale of tickets for concerts and theatrical performances — with a 10% cap on the permissible markup from face value.

District Links: Mendelson pulls his bill to revise RCV process for at-large seats; council to consider $300M for Audi…

Jul 14, 2026 22
The DC Council won't act today on two election-related bills that have spawned controversy in recent days, including emergency legislation that would have adjusted how ranked choice voting results…
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