"...DC needs a new, modern archives that captures, preserves and shares its powerful story, told through its government, local leaders and ordinary citizens. It needs a place where researchers and residents can go to learn about their city and themselves..." thedcline.org/2025/06/20/j...

Mayor Bowser’s defunding of a new DC Archives ignores the proverb “Until the lion has his own historian, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” thedcline.org/2025/06/20/j...

A very snowy night in Washington DC

Peirce Mill Dam in Rock Creek Park DC ❄️❄️❄️

Commanders released this photo of White House signing. Team officials from the right: Josh Harris, Mitchell Rales, Mark Ein.

🗑️ Trash & Recycling Update! DPW will resume trash, recycling, and food waste collections on a one-day slide schedule beginning tomorrow morning. Some delays may occur due to ice and snow in alleys, but crews are working hard to ensure collections are completed as quickly as possible.

SERVICE UPDATE FOR JAN 7: Metrobus will open under a Severe snow plan again tomorrow and will increase service throughout the day as road conditions improve. There are no anticipated rail impacts. Learn more and plan your trip: wmata.com/about/news/M... #wmata

Snow updates: ❄️ Heaviest snow between 4-10AM 🚗 Snow Emergency declared: Move cars off snow emergency routes or DPW will tow 📚 DC Public Schools CLOSED 💻 DC Gov in-person non-essential services CLOSED 🚮 Trash/recycling collections slide 🍂Leaf collection halted

Congratulations to Judge Milton C Lee as the new Chief Judge of DC’s Superior Court. A native son of DC & tenured with a long history on the bench, I am confident he’ll be a thoughtful, deliberate, and fair leader for the Courts in the District. Honored to join him at today’s Investiture Ceremony.

In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

Colorful sunset in Washington DC today 🌅 @capitalweather.bsky.social

The Council’s investigation of Trayon White didn’t reveal much new but confirmed his links to DYRS and ONSE—agencies where the FBI’s informant sought help winning grants and contracts. Read more here.

Hundreds of thousands of low-income DC residents who depend on the govt for their quality of life will be hurt by changes being considered by DJT & his gang of the unqualified. The foundational funding for the DC Healthy Families comes principally from the federal govt. thedcline.org/2024/12/06/j...

Incredibly, this story has gotten even wilder over the last few days. The Board of Elections says Sobin/Majors, as well as 8 other write-in candidates, can't win their races. Officials seem to have changed how they read the law. Confusion reigns right now: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7546...

A plant shop, museum, and barbecue spot are among the latest sit-down cafes and restaurants in Anacostia — long known as a food desert with only one grocery store and a proliferation of carryouts.

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Council extends budget timeline in hopes of avoiding another late submission; DC wins $5M grant for early childhood system; and more mailchi.mp/f8af1fb506ad...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Council exempts restaurants, bars from ban on cashless retail but opts against delay; AG sues Amazon over delivery access; and more mailchi.mp/178850b19307...

Washington DC wildlife: Merlin with house sparrow prey this afternoon by Constitution Gardens on the Mall. 🪶

Winter nights, Dupont Circle #DC :

On this #GivingNewsDay, your donations can go twice as far with #NewsMatch! Double your impact by donating to one of the 391 news organizations participating in this year's NewsMatch campaign. Find a newsroom to support today: findyournews.org/campaign/new...

The DC Council today met for more than four hours in its “breakfast” meeting (began about 9:30) … a meeting where members thrashed out issues “technically” in public but not aired on its Cable 13 channel for the larger public to follow.

NEW: And this is wild. D.C.'s Air National Guard squadron could wind up as the key final piece in a deal to let the city develop the RFK Stadium site. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Today's District Links newsletter: DC Water issues boil-water advisory for 2,800 customers; nominee vows to rebuild trust in DC's violence prevention programs; and more mailchi.mp/ebf8e230fb6e...

Two arts organizations–Constellation Theatre Company and CulturalDC–are trying to survive, with a historic space hanging in balance.

54 buildings, 600 units, and a pattern of neglect: Tenants accuse a D.C. landlord of exploiting their rights. WCP contributor Suzie Amanuel uncovers a web of deceit—from fake units to falsified documents to unsafe living conditions.

Today's District Links newsletter: MPD chief says cadets will boost visibility during holidays; council limits liability after court ruling on Talbert Street; and more mailchi.mp/86bc4b19d008...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: DC Council OKs funding mechanism for maintenance, improvements at Nationals Park; judge rules against ride-hailing company; and more mailchi.mp/23ae7a919cdd...

Washington DC wildlife: Golden-crowned kinglet this morning on Rodman Street. 🪶

closer-up pics of the stacks development in southwest dc. includes several insular pedestrian walkways and lots of street facing retail. 1st & v sw in buzzard point.

DC apartment residents experiencing safety and security issues in their buildings have an opportunity to tell the Council about it at a Dec. 10 hearing on the OAG's SAFE Act. Details on the bill and how to testify: www.foresthillsconnection.com/home-front/s...

Today's District Links newsletter: Council gives initial OK to Capital One Arena deal; education officials report 1.1% enrollment rise in DC's public schools; and more mailchi.mp/3f55607e2a91...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: DC opens new homeless shelter in converted GWU dorm after lengthy delays; new mural celebrates Marion Barry's legacy; and more mailchi.mp/320a31be3e64...

“We have a lot of constitutional responsibilities. This is one of them. And we need to take it seriously,” Rep. Andrew Clyde told NOTUS. House Republicans might try to strip power from D.C.’s government. www.notus.org/house/trump-...

This afternoon's District Links newsletter: Bowser nominates interim director to head violence prevention agency on permanent basis; GU's longtime president steps down; and more mailchi.mp/f230d788c771...

For 40 years, Mary Levy performed the role of budget whisperer and public education warrior in the District of Columbia. She was in a class all her own. thedcline.org/2024/11/22/j...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Mayor cuts ribbon on first units built in Barry Farm redevelopment; GOP bill on bathroom access would apply to DC government; and more mailchi.mp/edd05e9ea522...

42,000 homes in D.C. have lead pipes. Will D.C. meet the deadline to remove all of them in 10 years?

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia announced Thursday that he would step down from his role months after suffering a stroke, saying he needed to focus more time on his recovery.

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: New educational campaign aims to avoid non-emergency calls to 'overtaxed' 911 center; abrupt HPAP lottery spurs complaints; and more mailchi.mp/c6ca174046db...

The ginkgo trees are coming to life on Swann Street NW in The District:

A last-minute decision to use a lottery to dole out money from D.C.'s decades-old assistance program for first-time homebuyers has prompted confusion and anger; one realtor called the whole thing a "hot mess." Me on HPAP's travails for @51st.news: 51st.news/dc-hpap-lott...

A last-minute lottery system created chaos for first-time D.C. homebuyers using a popular homebuyer assistance program in the city. “It’s been really devastating," said one woman who had to abandon the contract on her dream home after the confusion. https://buff.ly/4fSIzvv

Happy Broadway opening to "Swept Away," which I thoroughly enjoyed during its tryout at Arena Stage last year. Here's my review of that outing for @dclinenews.bsky.social.

NEW: Documents released today show possible changes to Metrorail service that Metro's board will consider: -running every other Silver Line train to New Carrollton instead of Largo -running every other Yellow train to Greenbelt instead of ending them all at Mt. Vernon Square #wmata

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Anacostia's Go-Go Museum celebrates opening with mayoral ribbon-cutting; AG reportedly probing lottery, wagering contract; and more mailchi.mp/a23fbbaa0e78...

Detail from an 1870s stereoview of the Aqueduct Bridge, connecting Georgetown to Virginia. The bridge carried the C&O Canal over the river to Virginia, where it continued down to Alexandria. It leaked constantly. Today a few piers remain in Georgetown and on the Virginia side of the river.

Scoop: The Smithsonian quietly removed the director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum this summer www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Union Station projects get $80M+ in federal grants from Biden administration; bike lane battles reach South Dakota Avenue NE; and more mailchi.mp/8d6e30ee249a...

Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line (@dclinenews.bsky.social) mailchi.mp/820cdc4b1716...