# City Life: Washington, D.C.

Updated Fri Nov 6, 4:50 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of arch](/washington/stories/9d3f8b9daa.md): A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from starting construction of an arch, according to the Committee of 100 on the Federal City. (NBC4 Washington, 2026-11-06 11:15 EST)
- [Military aircraft to fly over Armed Forces Retirement Home](/washington/stories/cfe22a7594.md): 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. (PoPville, 2026-11-06 09:25 EST)
- [Christina Henderson’s bid to switch parties kicks off a messy debate among D.C. Democrats](/washington/stories/2575ba00f2.md): Filling the at-large seat vacated early by Robert White just got even more complicated. (The 51st, 2026-11-05 10:03 EST)
- [D.C. artists hope for a new era under Janeese Lewis George](/washington/stories/4fce8ec7de.md): The mayor-elect has made big promises about D.C.’s arts and culture scene. (The 51st, 2026-11-05 12:37 EST)
- [A New Coalition Addresses Increasing Domestic Violence in the District’s Queer Community](/washington/stories/82e774a233.md): Show Me Love DC, a partnership between the Wanda Alston Foundation and LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, makes therapy financially accessible to LGBTQIA survivors. (Washington City Paper, 2026-11-05 11:35 EST)
- [Washington Spirit to face Portland Thorns in NWSL playoffs](/washington/stories/fb69e04bf9.md): The Washington Spirit will play the Portland Thorns in the NWSL playoff quarterfinals, WAMU 88.5 reported. (WAMU 88.5, 2026-11-06 15:02 EST)
- [A look back at the memories made in DC's old RFK Stadium](/washington/stories/ce426c7d72.md): 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 (7News WJLA, 2026-11-05 13:31 EST)
- [Get Out There: Dementia Stories DC x Verbal Gymnastics – ‘Every Life Has a Story’](/washington/stories/35086c17cd.md): 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. (WAMU 88.5, 2026-11-05 15:08 EST)
- [Sweet City Rides – Classic Convertibles](/washington/stories/ed29a7d6dd.md): Send your sightings (PoPville, 2026-11-05 15:05 EST)
- [13 ways to build a better D.C. this week](/washington/stories/1a731574f7.md): Make a voting plan, advocate for the arts, testify at the Wilson Building, and more opportunities to plug into local volunteering and political organizing. (The 51st, 2026-11-03 07:00 EST)