D.C. begins testing reflective pavement at five heat-island sites
DDOT launched a five-site pilot of three reflective pavement products, with daytime closures during application and an evaluation report planned by the end of 2026.
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D.C. Pepco shutoff protection ended July 28. What customers should know
The District’s temporary protection for some residential Pepco customers expired July 28. Shutoffs still require notice, and payment plans and utility assistance remain available to eligible households.
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D.C. Police Report Rise in Dangerous-Weapon Assaults as Homicides, Robberies Decline
Preliminary MPD data through July 31 show dangerous-weapon assaults up 44%, while D.C. homicides and robberies fell from the comparable 2025 period.
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Library of Congress announces 2026 National Book Festival lineup for Aug. 22 in Washington
The Library of Congress has released the author lineup for the 2026 National Book Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Washington Convention Center.
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Great American Farmers Market opens in Washington as part of America 250 celebrations
The Great American Farmers Market opened Aug. 3 across from the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Southwest Washington, bringing more than 80 vendors to the city during National Farmers Market Week.
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D.C. Council gives final approval to ticket-resale regulations
The D.C. Council announced July 16 that it gave final approval to the RESALE Act, a District measure regulating ticket sales and capping ticket-resale prices.
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National Guard deployment in Washington expected to continue through Trump presidency
A National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., is expected to continue through President Donald Trump’s term, according to Associated Press reporting published July 16, 2026.
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Mubadala Citi DC Open completes 2026 tournament in Washington
The 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open concluded Aug. 2 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, completing the WTA 500 event’s Washington run.
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DC launches centralized office to coordinate school safety
Washington, DC, has launched a centralized School Safety Office to coordinate safety supports, behavioral-health resources and guidance across public, charter, private and parochial schools.
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Bowser declines to sign D.C. Council budget, citing projected $837 million fiscal cliff
Mayor Muriel Bowser declined to sign the D.C. Council’s FY2027 budget on July 28, while allowing the plan to proceed without a veto.
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Transportation Department scraps approved Union Station expansion plan, shifts to public-private partnership
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it is abandoning a previously approved expansion approach for Washington Union Station and directing $24 million toward developing a public-private partnership.
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Washington DC Gas Edges Up to $4.24; Diesel Climbs to $5.61
AAA’s Aug. 1 check puts Washington, DC regular gas at $4.243 and diesel at $5.612, with diesel posting the sharper daily increase.
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D.C. Attorney General Urges Regulators to Reject Washington Gas Pipeline Plan
The D.C. Public Service Commission is weighing whether to retain, modify or reject Washington Gas’s pipeline-replacement plan after a July 27-28 evidentiary hearing. The dispute could affect future gas bills, neighborhood construction and the District’s long-term gas planning.
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Court Ruling Limits Federal Power to Cancel Minnesota Grants
A federal judge ruled agencies cannot use a grant-termination clause to cancel awarded grants solely because later priorities changed, but Minnesota programs already cut are not automatically restored.
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Bowser Returns Washington, DC FY2027 Budget Unsigned as Council Protects Spending
Mayor Muriel Bowser returned Washington, DC’s FY2027 budget unsigned on July 28, but the package is still expected to undergo congressional review and take effect October 1 while the District faces longer-term revenue and reserve pressures.
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Washington DC Gas Prices Rise to $4.24 as Diesel Reaches $5.57
AAA’s July 28 Washington, DC price check puts regular gas at $4.24 and diesel at $5.57, with both fuels higher than the prior day and week.
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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.