The Reflecting Pool Is Drawing Crowds of Gawkers
On Thursday afternoon, a week into the ruckus over an algae bloom that began choking the pool soon after its renovation, the water was lagoon-green.
Ben BraschJun 18, 2026News
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Ben BraschJun 18, 2026
NOTUS Scraps ‘The Star’ Rebrand, Ends Trademark Dispute
The Washington Star Will Keep The Name
Emma UberJun 18, 2026
Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center
A federal judge last month ordered President Trump's name removed from the venue's facade.
Emma UberJun 12, 2026
Heavy Nostalgia at Heavy Metal Parking Lot’s 40th Anniversary
A Judas Priest concert at the old Capital Centre. Youthful debauchery in the parking lot. 40 years later, a sold out screening celebrates an unintentional cult film classic.
Elana GordonJun 8, 2026
Man Who Plotted with Au Pair to Kill Wife, Stranger Sentenced to Life in Prison
Brendan Banfield was found guilty earlier this year of plotting with the family’s au pair to stab his wife and shoot a stranger he’d planned to frame for murder.
Emma UberJun 5, 2026
News Site NOTUS Blocked from Rebranding as The Star for Now
NOTUS was sued by the owner of The Washington Star for trademark infringement.
Emma UberJun 2, 2026
Is Everyone Dropping Out of Trump’s Great American State Fair Concerts?
Vanilla Ice is still in.
Michael SchafferMay 29, 2026
Trump’s Name Must be Removed from Kennedy Center, Judge Orders
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the Kennedy Center’s board acted unlawfully by renaming the center without congressional approval.
Emma UberMay 29, 2026
The Washington Star Is Suing The Star In a Very Confusing Media Battle
The plaintiffs say Washington is a one-star town.
Emma UberMay 28, 2026
As D.C. Weighs Budget Cuts, Families Fear Loss of Youth Mental Health Support
Under the proposed budget, D.C.'s sole mental health crisis team for kids would be shuttered — part of a broader slate of cuts that would also phase out the city’s contracts with a network of community-based organizations providing clinicians to D.C. schools.
Emma UberMay 27, 2026
Poll: Even After Everything, Washingtonians Are Optimistic
More than 50 percent of respondents to a City Cast poll said they were hopeful about the city’s future.
Michael SchafferMay 22, 2026
At Malcolm X Park, The Fountain’s Repairs Bring Joy – and Politics
The $16 million park renovation is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to repair defunct D.C. fountains ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Emma UberMay 20, 2026Free · 5 days a week
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