More than two weeks after disclosing a cybersecurity incident, DCHA has confirmed that a limited amount of sensitive data was compromised in the cyberattack that disrupted its systems last month. Contributor Suzie Amanuel has the story:

Mosquitoes are one of summer's most persistent miseries. In Capitol Hill, a group of neighbors have banded together to fight back. Here's how you can join them in your own backyard:

Virginia regulators said a Dominion power line project that would run through a neighborhood and next to school property can move forward despite objections.

New: D.C. is pressing ahead with plans to spend $9.6M renovating the Rock Creek Tennis Center: but there's no telling how that money will be spent or who will spend it. The drama over the aging center is heating up once more as the Mubadala DC Open comes to town this month: wamu.org/story/26/07/...

The white supremacist group, Patriot Front, was seen marching through Capitol Hill this morning.

Yesterday, a message appeared on DCHA computers claiming attackers accessed sensitive information and threatened to release it within 72 hours, according to a screenshot shared with us. The allegations have not been independently verified, but DCHA is working to restore operations. Full story:

In D.C., third-party power customers paid 70 percent more than regular Pepco rates, costing households millions. Low-income customers faced even higher losses. Here’s what Mayor Bowser is proposing and what mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie plan to do:

D.C. paid $1M for a team of contractors to manually watch for fire inside the Marion Barry Building—intended as a stopgap while the city spent $529,835 repairing the building’s faulty alert system. But taxpayers continued to foot the growing bill for nearly a year while repairs dragged on.

✨ COMING SOON this month! ✨ 💻 New Metro website (May 17) 📲 Upgraded Metro Pulse app (May 31) We updated both based on customer feedback to simplify trip planning and improve your experience. Get a preview, see new features, and learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...

Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty

FEC data reveals Brooke Pinto’s donors have given more than $2.3M to Republicans, with at least $30K going to Trump’s campaigns. “Brooke Pinto’s Q4 FEC report reads like a who’s who of Republican insiders.” —Roger Limoges, campaign spokesperson for CM Robert White. Mitch Ryals has the story:

Mayoral hopeful Vincent Orange Sr. appeared in court Thursday to represent his son on felony charges. Vincent Orange Jr. was arrested for counterfeit tags when officers found an illegal handgun and a “double ended black staff sword” in his Jeep. More here:

UPDATE: @mayorbowser.dc.gov is not particularly happy with CFO Glen Lee. In a letter, she questions his decision to not include revenue from the council's decoupling bill, which Bowser says will complicate her formulation of the budget. Bowser also says D.C. taxpayers need clarity.

Ski DC ⛷️ @washprobs.bsky.social @capitalweather.bsky.social

The Trump administration received at least 21 ideas to revitalize Dulles Airport. All would keep Saarinen's iconic terminal but most would turn it into a ceremonial space with a new departures terminal elsewhere on airport grounds. More: byerussell.substack.com/p/21-ideas-t...

What a wild ride! Glad everyone is okay!

The company behind Sphere in Las Vegas, unveiled plans for what it says will be the world’s first “mini-Sphere” venue off the Potomac River in Maryland, a 6,000-seat immersive experience that would open in 2030.

What’s your favorite film or television show that’s set in DC?

Yesterday, one of our community members caught the last bit of RFK Stadium being knocked down.

Happy New Year, DC!!!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

last call for el rey in navy yard, apparently forever. staff said they close tonight for good. *may* open later this spring with a new menu and/or whole new concept. someone check on u street location...

What DC era do you miss the most?

The D.C. OIG says DOES Director Unique Morris–Hughes violated spending rules by approving tens of thousands for go-go bands, DJs, speakers, and acrobats for staff events. Read the full story—missing hotel vouchers, a Real Housewives cameo, and inconsistent statements—here:

Two D.C. hemp retailers were shut down Thursday, even though they say their products are under the federal THC limit. Store owners tell contributor LJ Dawson they’ve been getting mixed signals from the District—raising questions about the city’s authority to regulate hemp.

A new lawsuit alleges Camden Development’s “hugging culture” is to blame for one employee’s sexual assault. The man initiated the alleged assault by first asking for a hug. More on the ongoing case:

Renata Naylor reported “rampant sex discrimination” by her boss at DOES. She says agency leaders failed to address her complaints and fired her soon after. Now she’s suing the District. Full story:

Love the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes! (Tunes courtesy of my kids) #bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social

Without extension, the 90-day emergency legislation that went into effect on July 7 expired earlier this month.

A tidbit: The D.C. Council will be holding a public roundtable on the summer juvenile curfew on October 30 at 10:30 a.m. This comes after a push to extend the curfew into the fall faltered in the council earlier this month over concerns the public had not weighed in.

Updated photo of the East Wing being destroyed

The DC Auditor’s analysis shows the city’s sports and convention authority miscalculated the excess cash it’s supposed to transfer back to the District. Events DC disagrees. Full story:

Federal prosecutors intend to use records from MGM to support their criminal bribery cases against Trayon White. The casino handed over 767 pages regarding gaming, credit, and loyalty rewards in response to a subpoena. More here:

New National Mall ice sculpture just dropped. Democracy melting in front of the Capitol 🧊

Trump woke up this morning like

Noooo! Shouk closed 😭 #washingtondc @washprobs.bsky.social @popville.bsky.social

There was a significant change just made to D.C.’s criminal justice system, but D.C. residents had no say in it at all. President Trump’s reinstatement of capital punishment is certain to run into obstacles here, @maustermule.bsky.social writes — namely the city’s residents.

Russell Vought's sadistic threat to kill projects in blue states will blow back on GOP. One getting defunded is reportedly a huge hydrogen project in the northwest that would also serve Montana. Its GOP governor has hailed it as a big job creator. Oops. New piece: newrepublic.com/article/2012...

Hey DC, which local businesses are doing government shutdown specials?

Looks around at the state of the U.S.

Great for outdoor plans, bad for drought: Rain prospects look bleak for the foreseeable future. After the chance of a few showers today into early Tuesday, rain chances in the DC area are slim for almost 2 weeks according to most models. More details: cwg.live

Spotted on The Mall this morning 💀

Spotted in Adams Morgan

Crews have been hard at work deconstructing RFK Stadium section by section, bit by bit.

Hey DC, which restaurants have you been ordering from that could really use some extra love right now with everything our city’s been facing?

Big congrats to DMV native Tramell Tillman, who won his first Emmy last night for Supporting Actor in Severance!

Heads up, riders! This weekend, trains will single track between Ballston-MU and East Falls Church.   To learn more, visit: wmata.com/weekend

"He was accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and greeted with boos from the crowd gathered on the street."

Hey DC, how are you finding joy these days?

Some traffic stops in D.C. are turning into a deportation pipeline. This video investigation, published in partnership with @evidentmedia.org and @bellingcat.com shows just how MPD is collaborating with ICE:

DC people: did someone drive into Rock Creek last night? It sure looked like they had multiple tow trucks trying to pull something out. All I can find is a report of a car accident on RCP around 5:45, no details