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January 25, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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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...
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...
January 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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...
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!
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 5:25 AM
What a wild ride! Glad everyone is okay!
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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.
A 6,000-seat immersive ‘mini-Sphere’ venue is planned for D.C. region
The company behind the Las Vegas attraction plans to expand to National Harbor, financed with $200 million in public and private tax incentives and other subsidies.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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?
January 13, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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.
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Yesterday, one of our community members caught the last bit of RFK Stadium being knocked down.
Happy New Year, DC!!!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
January 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Happy New Year, DC!!!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
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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...
January 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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?
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
What DC era do you miss the most?
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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:
DOES Director Violated Several Spending Regulations for Staff Events With Go-Go Bands, DJs, and Acrobats, Inspector General Finds
Unique Morris-Hughes approved $69,000 in questionable expenses while certificates for Las Vegas hotel accommodations remain unaccounted for, the OIG found.
buff.ly
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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:
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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.
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.
D.C. Hemp Businesses Face Sudden Crackdown Under Controversial Regulation
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration shuttered two hemp retailers Thursday, raising questions about the city’s authority.
washingtoncitypaper.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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.
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.
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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:
More on the ongoing case:
Property Management Company’s Workplace Hugging Policy To Blame for Sexual Assault in a Locked Suite, Lawsuit Alleges
Camden Development says its “hug life” policy is not to blame for one of its employees sexually assaulting another.
buff.ly
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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:
More on the ongoing case:
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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:
Now she’s suing the District. Full story:
Department of Employment Services Manager Fired After She Alleged Sexual Discrimination and Retaliation
Renata Naylor accused Daniel King of persistent sexual harassment and discrimination. She was fired soon after.
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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:
Now she’s suing the District. Full story:
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Love the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes!
(Tunes courtesy of my kids)
#bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social
(Tunes courtesy of my kids)
#bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Love the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes!
(Tunes courtesy of my kids)
#bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social
(Tunes courtesy of my kids)
#bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social
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Without extension, the 90-day emergency legislation that went into effect on July 7 expired earlier this month.
Bowser urges DC Council to reinstate youth curfew from this summer
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is solidifying her legislative priorities for the rest of the year — and continuing the crackdown on youth crime is one of them. In a letter to the D.C. Council sent on Tuesda...
nbcwashington.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Without extension, the 90-day emergency legislation that went into effect on July 7 expired earlier this month.
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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.
October 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Updated photo of the East Wing being destroyed
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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:
Events DC Owes the District Government $68.7 Million, DC Auditor Says
The DC Auditor says the city’s sports and convention authority miscalculated the excess cash it’s supposed to transfer to the District at the end every year. Events DC disagrees.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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:
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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:
Trayon White’s Gambling Activity Could Be Used as Evidence in Bribery Case
Federal prosecutors announced they intend to use records from MGM Resorts International in their case against the Ward 8 councilmember.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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 🧊
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New National Mall ice sculpture just dropped. Democracy melting in front of the Capitol 🧊
Trump woke up this morning like
October 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Trump woke up this morning like
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October 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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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.
President Trump’s reinstatement of capital punishment is certain to run into obstacles here, @maustermule.bsky.social writes — namely the city’s residents.
Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.
D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.
51st.news
October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
President Trump’s reinstatement of capital punishment is certain to run into obstacles here, @maustermule.bsky.social writes — namely the city’s residents.
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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...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2012...
GOPer Quietly Admits Trump Cuts to Blue States Will Hurt MAGA Voters
Trump and his lieutenants are taking sadistic glee in slashing projects in blue states. Guess they’ve forgotten that their supporters live in them, too.
newrepublic.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2012...
Hey DC, which local businesses are doing government shutdown specials?
October 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hey DC, which local businesses are doing government shutdown specials?