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Public Safety ·
Man dies after stabbing at Foggy Bottom library
A man died after being stabbed in the West End Library in Foggy Bottom, police said. A search for the attacker is underway.
City Hall ·
Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George begins transition
Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George has begun her transition after winning the mayoral race. NBC4 Washington reported she introduced a transition team.
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Around Town ·
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of arch
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from starting construction of an arch, according to the Committee of 100 on the Federal City.
Public Safety ·
Hegseth approves expanded National Guard patrols in D.C.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on National Guard patrols in D.C. using military vehicles, boats and patrol cars, WTOP reported.
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- 7News WJLAPentagon plans to expand National Guard operations in DC as lawmakers try to push them out
- WTOPHegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
- NBC4 WashingtonPinto pushes for National Guard withdrawal as Hegseth approves boat, military vehicle use
City Hall ·
Jamal Holtz appointed interim at-large councilmember
The D.C. Democratic State Committee appointed Jamal Holtz as interim at-large councilmember to fill Robert White's vacant seat, according to FOX 5 DC.
City Hall ·
Christina Henderson re-registers as independent
Councilmember Christina Henderson has re-registered as an independent, reversing her decision earlier this week to rejoin the Democratic Party, 7News WJLA reported.
Housing & Homelessness ·
D.C. evictions reach 12-year high
The 51st reports evictions in D.C. hit a 12-year high as the safety net shrank and living costs rose.
City Hall ·
D.C. Council asks new Democratic governors to pull back Guard
The D.C. Council will ask newly elected Democratic governors to pull back National Guard soldiers, according to 7News WJLA.
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City Hall ·
Residents raise concerns about National Guard at council hearing
At a D.C. Council hearing, residents voiced concerns about National Guard troops and federal law enforcement activity as lawmakers push to send troops home.
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Elections ·
D.C. 2026 general election results are in
The 51st reports results of D.C.'s 2026 general election are in, with voters choosing a new mayor.
Around Town ·
Military aircraft to fly over Armed Forces Retirement Home
AlertDC reported that the U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover over the Armed Forces Retirement Home in the National Capital Region today, November 6, 2026.
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Politics
Elections ·
Looking Back: An Election for Local Democrats to Remember
The D.C. Council is preparing for a new chapter focused on economic stability and defending home rule following the elections of Robert White as congressional delegate and Janeese Lewis George as mayor.
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City Hall ·
Today is ‘PoPville Day,’ D.C. mayor declares to honor popular blog
Since it was created 20 years ago, the Prince of Petworth blog has become a District institution.
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Safety
Public Safety ·
DC police seek man accused of shooting bystander after taking officer’s gun
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who they said shot a bystander after taking a special police officer’s firearm during a confronta
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Public Safety ·
Driver taken to hospital after SUV crashes into pole in Northeast DC
A driver is in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a pole in Northeast D.C. early Thursday morning.
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Public Safety ·
Police seek suspect in Southwest D.C. business burglary
D.C. police asked the public for help identifying a man accused of burglarizing a Southwest business around 1:14 a.m.
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Public Safety ·
From Bad Brains to Gay Meat, City Paper’s Picks for This Week in D.C.
A Bad Brains exhibition, riot grrrl documentary and talk, Michigander, the Tubs, Gay Meat, Moth’s StorySLAM: Home for the Holidays, a Sanam Sheriff book event, and more.
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Business
Business & Economy ·
Bar Harbin applies for liquor license in Adams Morgan
A liquor license application for Bar Harbin, at the former Meskerem space at 2434 18th Street NW, describes a restaurant with 133 seats.
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Business & Economy ·
Possible Love Is a Searing, Slow-Burning Tale of Inequality That Speaks to Our Current Moment
Director Lee Chang-dong’s novelistic tale of job loss and grief is a gut punch that feels all too relevant in the age of AI.
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City Life
Around Town ·
Christina Henderson’s bid to switch parties kicks off a messy debate among D.C. Democrats
Filling the at-large seat vacated early by Robert White just got even more complicated.
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Culture & Events ·
D.C. artists hope for a new era under Janeese Lewis George
The mayor-elect has made big promises about D.C.’s arts and culture scene.
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Around Town ·
A New Coalition Addresses Increasing Domestic Violence in the District’s Queer Community
Show Me Love DC, a partnership between the Wanda Alston Foundation and LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, makes therapy financially accessible to LGBTQIA survivors.
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Sports ·
Washington Spirit to face Portland Thorns in NWSL playoffs
The Washington Spirit will play the Portland Thorns in the NWSL playoff quarterfinals, WAMU 88.5 reported.
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Sports ·
A look back at the memories made in DC's old RFK Stadium
Washington, D.C. is full of landmarks. Some are historic. Some are political, or cultural.But one that stands tall in the hearts and minds of D.C. sports fans i
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Culture & Events ·
Get Out There: Dementia Stories DC x Verbal Gymnastics – ‘Every Life Has a Story’
This week for Get Out There, we're talking about an event where those afflicted with dementia, as well as their families, caregivers, and advocates can come together for an afternoon of theater, visual arts, and resource sharing.
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From Public Agencies
Announcements published by government agencies themselves.
- Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Friday, November 6, 2026
- Mayor Bowser Marks Start of Hypothermia Season, Urges Residents to Call the Shelter Hotline to Connect Neighbors in Need with Free, Accessible Transportation to Shelter
- Mayor Bowser Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month and 25 Years of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs
From Advocacy Outlets
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