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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.
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.
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.
Two D.C. housing bills remain pending after Mayor Bowser proposed changes to eviction procedures, rental access, affordable-housing aid and TOPA rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington, DC – The Council approved its FY27 budget on a second vote, restored key services, and funded semi-open primaries for 2028.
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.
The D.C. Council approved a nearly $22 billion budget that restores child care, housing vouchers and paid family leave using one-time money.
Washington, DC – Constitution Avenue closures and WMATA bus detours around the National Archives festival could slow downtown trips through June 8.
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.
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.
A pending D.C. bill from Mayor Bowser and U.S. Attorney Pirro would target repeat protection-order violations and child witnesses.
