Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Hey DC, what 5 things in our city are absolutely worth the money? 831
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026More than two weeks after disclosing a cybersecurity incident, DCHA has confirmed that a limited amount of sensitive data was compromised in the cyberattack that disrupted its systems last month. Contributor Suzie Amanuel has the story:washingtoncitypaper.comDCHA Confirms That Sensitive Data Was Compromised in CyberattackAs the investigation continues, DCHA will offer free credit monitoring and identity theft assistance to impacted customers. 022
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 51st @51st.news · 20/07/2026Mosquitoes are one of summer's most persistent miseries. In Capitol Hill, a group of neighbors have banded together to fight back. Here's how you can join them in your own backyard:51st.newsResidents are going to war with DC mosquitoesHundreds of people in Capitol Hill have banded together to take on summer's most persistent pest 0197
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsNBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 21/07/2026Virginia regulators said a Dominion power line project that would run through a neighborhood and next to school property can move forward despite objections.nbcwashington.comVirginia regulators move ahead with controversial Loudoun power line projectNews4 was sent a copy of a ruling by Virginia state regulators saying they are denying a request to hit pause on a controversial high voltage transmission line that’s planned to run right through a Lo... 022
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsAlex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · 06/07/2026New: D.C. is pressing ahead with plans to spend $9.6M renovating the Rock Creek Tennis Center: but there's no telling how that money will be spent or who will spend it. The drama over the aging center is heating up once more as the Mubadala DC Open comes to town this month: wamu.org/story/26/07/...wamu.orgD.C. budgets more money to overhaul Rock Creek Tennis Center. But who will manage it?The council now plans to send $9.6 million to make repairs at the center, home to the Mubadala DC Open tennis tournament, but the plans have drawn pushback from neighbors and even the city's likely ne... 061
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026The white supremacist group, Patriot Front, was seen marching through Capitol Hill this morning. 236611321
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Yesterday, a message appeared on DCHA computers claiming attackers accessed sensitive information and threatened to release it within 72 hours, according to a screenshot shared with us. The allegations have not been independently verified, but DCHA is working to restore operations. Full story:washingtoncitypaper.comDCHA Cyberattack Message Reveals Claims of Encrypted Systems, Data TheftA message reviewed by City Paper claims attackers accessed sensitive information and threatened to release it within 72 hours. 033
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026In D.C., third-party power customers paid 70 percent more than regular Pepco rates, costing households millions. Low-income customers faced even higher losses. Here’s what Mayor Bowser is proposing and what mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie plan to do:buff.lyD.C. Third-Party Power Customers Paid 70 Percent More Than Pepco Rates, Costing Households MillionsLow-income customers faced higher losses, while commercial users saved about $193 million, Department of Energy and Environment data shows. 0219
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026D.C. paid $1M for a team of contractors to manually watch for fire inside the Marion Barry Building—intended as a stopgap while the city spent $529,835 repairing the building’s faulty alert system. But taxpayers continued to foot the growing bill for nearly a year while repairs dragged on.buff.lyD.C. Spent $1 Million Hiring Humans to Yell ‘Fire!’ in Government OfficeTaxpayers paid $1,539,835 for a human fire watch and alert system repairs as the work dragged on for a year in the Marion Barry Building. 054
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMetro @wmata.com · 11/05/2026✨ COMING SOON this month! ✨ 💻 New Metro website (May 17) 📲 Upgraded Metro Pulse app (May 31) We updated both based on customer feedback to simplify trip planning and improve your experience. Get a preview, see new features, and learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M... 2376
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsPolitico @politico.com · 11/05/2026Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guiltydlvr.itMan charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guiltyThe suspect's lawyers asked to disqualify at least two top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him. 83412
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026FEC data reveals Brooke Pinto’s donors have given more than $2.3M to Republicans, with at least $30K going to Trump’s campaigns. “Brooke Pinto’s Q4 FEC report reads like a who’s who of Republican insiders.” —Roger Limoges, campaign spokesperson for CM Robert White. Mitch Ryals has the story:buff.lyRepublican Donors Line Up For Brooke PintoPinto’s campaign for congressional delegate has received nearly $170,000 from donors with histories of contributing to Donald Trump and other Republicans. 22820
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Mayoral hopeful Vincent Orange Sr. appeared in court Thursday to represent his son on felony charges. Vincent Orange Jr. was arrested for counterfeit tags when officers found an illegal handgun and a “double ended black staff sword” in his Jeep. More here:washingtoncitypaper.comMayoral Candidate Vincent Orange’s Son Arrested, Found With Illegal Handgun and SwordVincent Orange Sr. was in court on Thursday to represent his son, Vincent Orange Jr., on felony charges. 042
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 27/02/2026UPDATE: @mayorbowser.dc.gov is not particularly happy with CFO Glen Lee. In a letter, she questions his decision to not include revenue from the council's decoupling bill, which Bowser says will complicate her formulation of the budget. Bowser also says D.C. taxpayers need clarity. 2105
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 25/01/2026Ski DC ⛷️ @washprobs.bsky.social @capitalweather.bsky.social 1193
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsAirport Architecture @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com · 22/01/2026The 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... 7122
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 20/01/2026What a wild ride! Glad everyone is okay! 0160
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/01/2026The 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. washingtonpost.comA 6,000-seat immersive ‘mini-Sphere’ venue is planned for D.C. regionThe 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. 9398
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026What’s your favorite film or television show that’s set in DC? 880
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Yesterday, one of our community members caught the last bit of RFK Stadium being knocked down. 1268
Reposted by Washingtonian Problemstim_in_dc @timdc.bsky.social · 01/01/2026last 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... 082
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025The 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:buff.lyDOES Director Violated Several Spending Regulations for Staff Events With Go-Go Bands, DJs, and Acrobats, Inspector General FindsUnique Morris-Hughes approved $69,000 in questionable expenses while certificates for Las Vegas hotel accommodations remain unaccounted for, the OIG found. 034
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Two 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.washingtoncitypaper.comD.C. Hemp Businesses Face Sudden Crackdown Under Controversial RegulationThe Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration shuttered two hemp retailers Thursday, raising questions about the city’s authority. 022
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025A 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:buff.lyProperty Management Company’s Workplace Hugging Policy To Blame for Sexual Assault in a Locked Suite, Lawsuit AllegesCamden Development says its “hug life” policy is not to blame for one of its employees sexually assaulting another. 011
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Renata 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:buff.lyDepartment of Employment Services Manager Fired After She Alleged Sexual Discrimination and RetaliationRenata Naylor accused Daniel King of persistent sexual harassment and discrimination. She was fired soon after. 023
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 30/10/2025Love the new-ish Columbia are NW protected bike lanes! (Tunes courtesy of my kids) #bikedc @washprobs.bsky.social 2422
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsNBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 21/10/2025Without extension, the 90-day emergency legislation that went into effect on July 7 expired earlier this month.nbcwashington.comBowser urges DC Council to reinstate youth curfew from this summerD.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... 031
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 21/10/2025A 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. 3125
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Updated photo of the East Wing being destroyed 3229
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025The 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:buff.lyEvents DC Owes the District Government $68.7 Million, DC Auditor SaysThe 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. 046
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsWashington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Federal 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:buff.lyTrayon White’s Gambling Activity Could Be Used as Evidence in Bribery CaseFederal prosecutors announced they intend to use records from MGM Resorts International in their case against the Ward 8 councilmember. 032
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025New National Mall ice sculpture just dropped. Democracy melting in front of the Capitol 🧊 02914
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsEdward Russell @byerussell.com · 03/10/2025Noooo! Shouk closed 😭 #washingtondc @washprobs.bsky.social @popville.bsky.social 161
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 51st @51st.news · 03/10/2025There 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.51st.newsCapital 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. 27938
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Russell 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...newrepublic.comGOPer Quietly Admits Trump Cuts to Blue States Will Hurt MAGA VotersTrump and his lieutenants are taking sadistic glee in slashing projects in blue states. Guess they’ve forgotten that their supporters live in them, too. 401068405
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Hey DC, which local businesses are doing government shutdown specials? 3103
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsCapital Weather @capitalweather.com · 29/09/2025Great 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 3299
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsNBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 17/09/2025Crews have been hard at work deconstructing RFK Stadium section by section, bit by bit.nbcwashington.comWhat DC residents can expect as RFK Stadium site transformsThe D.C. Council will take its final vote Wednesday to approve the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District and build a new stadium on the site of the old RFK Stadium. If you’ve dr... 011
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Hey DC, which restaurants have you been ordering from that could really use some extra love right now with everything our city’s been facing? 0175
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Big congrats to DMV native Tramell Tillman, who won his first Emmy last night for Supporting Actor in Severance! 0313
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsMetro @wmata.com · 11/09/2025Heads up, riders! This weekend, trains will single track between Ballston-MU and East Falls Church. To learn more, visit: wmata.com/weekend 0155
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsAndrew Beaujon @abeaujon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025"He was accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and greeted with boos from the crowd gathered on the street."washingtonian.comDonald Trump Dines at Joe’s Seafood Next to the White House - WashingtonianArmed with Secret Service, President Donald Trump headed one block from the White House to Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab to prove how safe DC is following his federal law enforcement take... 2498
Washingtonian Problems @washprobs.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Hey DC, how are you finding joy these days? 1082
Reposted by Washingtonian ProblemsThe 51st @51st.news · 09/09/2025Some 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:51st.newsWATCH: MPD collaborates with ICED.C. used to limit police collaboration with immigration enforcement. This video investigation shows how much that's changed. 45449
