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- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 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!
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 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!!!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
- Reposted by Washingtonian Problemslast 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?
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 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:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsTwo 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.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsA 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:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsRenata 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:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsLove the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes! (Tunes courtesy of my kids) #bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWithout extension, the 90-day emergency legislation that went into effect on July 7 expired earlier this month.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsA 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
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 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:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsFederal 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
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- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThere 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.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsRussell 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.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsGreat 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
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsCrews 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!
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsHeads up, riders! This weekend, trains will single track between Ballston-MU and East Falls Church. To learn more, visit: wmata.com/weekend
- Reposted by Washingtonian Problems"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?
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsSome 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:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsDC 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
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsA federal court in Washington, D.C. has blocked President Donald Trump's plan to expand an expedited deportation process to immigrants who have been in the country longer than two years.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe U.S. DOGE Service uploaded a copy of Americans’ social security data to a digital cloud, risking the security of critical personal information for more than 300 million people, a whistleblower in the agency alleged.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMetro offers discounted rates for low-income residents, but few riders are using the program. Here’s who is eligible and how to enroll. 51st.news/metro-offers...
- Spotted in Columbia Heights
- Interesting update from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsJUST IN: President Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, after a Trump ally accused Cook of making false statements on a mortgage application. The president's authority to remove a Fed governor may be challenged in court.
- One of our community members sent us this text thread between them and their Uber delivery biker. This took place in NE yesterday. #staysafedc
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMore than 10,000 D.C. renters rely on housing choice vouchers. A new lawsuit shows how landlords are still finding ways to shut them out. Contributor Suzie Amanuel reports on voucher discrimination in the District:
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsBREAKING: Kennedy Center cuts dance programming team as other top producers depart. My latest with @janaykingsberry.bsky.social. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsPresident Trump said he plans to visit Thursday night with law enforcement and members of the national guard that he has ordered to patrol Washington, D.C.
- According to a post on Reddit, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle t-boned a car in Capitol Hill this morning. Firefighters reportedly used the jaws of life to free the driver, who DC Fire & EMS said sustained only minor injuries.
- DC’s School Without Walls is the only high school in the city to crack the top 100 in U.S. News’ national best high schools ranking.
- DC, are you enjoying the chill in the air?
- Spotted near 7th Street NW
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsIt's Chuck Brown Day from 2 to 7 at quiet little Ft. Dupont Park. Low-flying helicopters started buzzing the neighborhood at 2:23. This video captured by me, from in front of our home just now. 🤬 #harrassment @alexkoma.bsky.social @washprobs.bsky.social
- Spotted in Union Market
- One of our community members messaged us to report that federal agents were spotted on Georgetown University’s campus.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMore than 100 people were seen protesting Wednesday at a checkpoint manned by federal agents on 14th Street NW.
- Reposted by Washingtonian Problems@washprobs.bsky.social 1600 Pennsylvania Ave last night. Lyrics “Show us the list, show us the list! Show us the list, you pedophile motherf*cker! Trump is a punkass b*tch. Trump is a punkass b*tch. Trump is…. a punkass b*tch.” 🎶
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe Life of a Showgirl
- Hey DC, let’s push back against the negative narrative about our city. Share why you love our beautiful home and help show the world the real DC. #TheRealDC
- We received this message and video from one of our community members. This took place today on Florida and 13th NE.
- Hey DC! We're teaming up with BOOMBOX Boxing Club this Saturday, August 9 at 11:30 am for a Wellness Probs class 🥊 Boxing, beats, post-class treats. Ticket includes gear and a free plus-one. There’s only a few tickets left. We hope to see you there!
- Reposted by Washingtonian Problems“I see friends and heroes leaving,” says White House reporter Dan Diamond, who wasn’t eligible for the buyout, “but then I open the paper every morning, and there are still great stories and scoops.”
- What’s one DC thing you absolutely must do in your lifetime?
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsStress, isolation, and uncertainty appear to have caused the brain to age quicker for those who lived through the crisis. www.wired.com/story/the-pa...
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsKaiser stops gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWe’re minutes away from trump giving private tours of Area 51 in the hopes of distracting from Epstein.
- Apparently, these are popping up in Capitol Hill…
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsExclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
- “Steak ‘n Egg, the iconic upper Northwest greasy spoon patronized by American University students after last call, neighborhood regulars, politicians, and Hollywood celebrities alike since 1993, is officially on the market (4700 Wisconsin Avenue NW).”
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsStorms are back on the table today ⛈️ — mainly 4–8 p.m. Areas south of D.C. face the highest risk for damaging winds & flash flooding. A few storms could pack 60+ mph gusts. Stay weather-aware. Full update at 👉 cwg.live
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe Trump administration’s dramatic reorganization of the State Department was engineered primarily by a handful of political appointees that were chosen for their “fidelity” to the president and willingness to “break stuff” on his behalf.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsCongress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe USDA has set a deadline of July 30 for states to hand over the sensitive data of tens of millions of people who applied for federal food assistance, while a lawsuit is trying to stop the collection.
- What a wild plane ride this would be 😂😂😂
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsPlease see the following safety and security update from the Metro Transit Police Department.
- Spotted on U Street 🫠
- Spotted on the Blue Line 💀
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- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsSam Razjooyan has racked up over $6.4M in fines since 2018, and now the D.C. Department of Buildings is cracking down. Here’s what we know about the city’s latest move against the notorious slumlord.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsTGIF! Before you log off, consult our guide to the military parade this weekend. It'll save you a headache as you head out on your weekend activities. 51st.news/dc-military-...
- Spotted on 395…
- Just a reminder, if you see these DOGE signs around town, to remove them as they are fake and covering the real parking sign. This was removed yesterday at 6th and M Street NE by some locals.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsI am infuriated by the National Park Service proceeding with closing Dupont Circle Park ahead of this weekend's World Pride celebrations. See my full statement 👇🏾
- FYI: Trump wants to eliminate the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) in his budget proposal. Many DC students rely on that to help offset the price of college. It’s been in place since 1999 when Congress passed the District of Columbia College Access Act: t.co/T1GQTN3jO0
- Spotted at 14th and W
- This came from page 18 of the document. Swipe or the questions…
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsBreaking News: An appeals court temporarily preserved many of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, freezing a court order to halt the taxes.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsD.C.’s mayor and police chief said security precautions and preparations are top of mind before several World Pride events.
- Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsBreaking news: The Navy’s former second-highest-ranking officer was convicted of bribery and other counts Monday, becoming the senior-most member of the U.S. military ever convicted of committing a federal crime while on active duty.
