D.C. Housing Bills Could Speed Some Evictions and Alter TOPA
Two D.C. housing bills remain pending after Mayor Bowser proposed changes to eviction procedures, rental access, affordable-housing aid and TOPA rights.
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DC BZA hearing July 22: fast-food special exception at 3831 Georgia Ave NW
DC Office of Zoning held a virtual BZA hearing July 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Application 21462 at 3831 Georgia Ave NW—here’s how testimony works.
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Washington DC robotaxi bill after July 13 hearing: 200-vehicle cap and VMT fee
Washington DC – After a July 13 hearing on the autonomous vehicle/robotaxi bill, DDOT and residents debated caps, a VMT fee, and workforce transition rules.
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Mayor Bowser bills target illegal short-term stays, modernize DC housing court
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced two DC Council bills—26-758 and 26-757—setting new eviction hearing timelines and rules for short-term guests who overstay.
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D.C. National Guard deployment extended to Jan. 20, 2029—role, costs, legal fight
The Pentagon confirmed the National Guard mission will run through Jan. 20, 2029. Here’s what troops do, the cost estimates, and why D.C. says it’s still in court.
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DC PLUG undergrounding: Nebraska Ave NW westbound lanes closed July 7–Aug. 7
Washington DC – DDOT says DC PLUG work will close two westbound lanes on Nebraska Ave NW (Nevada Ave to Connecticut Ave) for about a month, July 7–Aug. 7.
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USTR’s July 7–9 forced-labor Section 301 hearings: duties & textile mechanism
USTR held July 7–9 hearings on proposed Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies—tariffs plus a textile mechanism. What comes next?
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Washington DC Council’s second emergency vote on Budget Support Act: key changes
On July 10, 2026, the DC Council completed its second emergency vote on the Budget Support Act. Here’s what changed and what to watch as FY2027 starts.
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WMATA Metrobus detours for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall (July 4)
WMATA Metrobus detours for the Great American State Fair run June 23 (10 p.m.) to July 12 (11:59 p.m.). July 4 brings more bus reroutes near the Mall.
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Nebraska Ave NW lane closures for DC PLUG Feeder 467 begin July 7
DDOT says Nebraska Ave NW (Nevada Ave NW to Connecticut Ave NW) will have 24-hour, two-lane closures starting July 7 through Aug. 7 for DC PLUG Feeder 467.
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Washington, DC RESALE Act: resale price cap, all-in rules, and July 7 steps
Washington, DC’s Council approved the RESALE Act July 3, capping live-entertainment resale at 120% all-in and requiring DLCP licensing for 50+ ticket sellers.
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Extreme Heat Alert extended in DC: cooling tips through July 7
Washington DC — Mayor Muriel Bowser activated an Extreme Heat Alert July 1–5, extended to July 6 at 8 a.m. Then, a Heat Alert runs to July 7.
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D.C. Council approves FY27 budget on second vote, funds semi-open primaries
Washington, DC – The Council approved its FY27 budget on a second vote, restored key services, and funded semi-open primaries for 2028.
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D.C. draft RFK campus plan calls for 5,500 to 6,500 homes and parks
D.C. has released a draft RFK Campus plan for 180 acres of housing, parks and river access, and public comments run through Aug. 14.
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D.C. Council budget restores housing vouchers, child care
The D.C. Council approved a nearly $22 billion budget that restores child care, housing vouchers and paid family leave using one-time money.
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DC commuters face Constitution Ave closures for National Archives festival
Washington, DC – Constitution Avenue closures and WMATA bus detours around the National Archives festival could slow downtown trips through June 8.
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Washington, DC commuters face parade road closures and holiday service changes on May 25
Downtown DC drivers should expect parade closures on May 25, while trash pickup, DMV locations, DCPS schools, and parking enforcement are affected by Memorial Day.
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Piney Branch Parkway closes May 12 for DC Water tunnel work in northwest DC
A section of Piney Branch Parkway in northwest DC is set to close May 12 for up to 27 days while DC Water prepares tunnel work tied to sewer overflow control.
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D.C. bill would toughen domestic-violence penalties
A pending D.C. bill from Mayor Bowser and U.S. Attorney Pirro would target repeat protection-order violations and child witnesses.
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Washington DC Faces New Lawsuits Over the Potomac Spill as Repair Pressure Builds
Washington DC – Federal and Maryland lawsuits over the Potomac Interceptor collapse sharpen pressure on DC Water, with river access, monitoring, and repair costs now under scrutiny.
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DC curfew returns after expiration, and the Council is moving on a permanent version
Washington DC – The juvenile curfew expired, then returned under emergency order. Here is what changed, which neighborhoods are affected, and what comes next.
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DC’s FY27 budget brings about $469M in cuts as Bowser warns of tighter finances
Washington DC – Bowser’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, with about $469 million in cuts and a sharper debate ahead over schools, safety, housing, and services.
