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Scoop: Actor Jon Bernthal buys $3.75M house in D.C.

"The Punisher" and "His & Hers" star is planting roots around his hometown.

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Hollywood hotshot Jon Bernthal recently dropped $3.75 million on a home in Chevy Chase, D.C., real estate sources tell Axios — a sign &quot;The Punisher&quot; is planting roots back home.Why it matters: In a town where senators count as celebrity sightings, &quot;The Bear&quot; and &quot;Walking Dead&quot; star showing up at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wizards games" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/WashWizards/status/2013376385692123593" data-vars-content-id="2295a3de-c2ba-4f2e-9250-797a8bff49f7" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Actor Jon Bernthal buys $3.75M house in D.C." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/WashWizards/status/2013376385692123593" target="_blank">Wizards games</a> and beloved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="red-sauce joints" data-vars-click-url="https://www.popville.com/2026/01/dcs-own-spotted-jon-bernthal-filomena/" data-vars-content-id="2295a3de-c2ba-4f2e-9250-797a8bff49f7" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Actor Jon Bernthal buys $3.75M house in D.C." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.popville.com/2026/01/dcs-own-spotted-jon-bernthal-filomena/" target="_blank">red-sauce joints</a> qualifies as actual star power.

Exclusive: D.C.'s snowstorm failures lead resident to run for mayor

Rini Sampath blasts the top candidates for mayor as political insiders

A D.C. resident fed up with the city&#x27;s snow response is running for mayor.Why it matters: Rini Sampath, 31, is entering the growing field as a political outsider, telling Axios she will focus on government efficiency.

Jesse Jackson's D.C. legacy

Jesse Jackson became the city's top statehood advocate in the 1990s

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jesse Jackson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" data-vars-content-id="b1dd9a96-8568-4f90-a3f2-f61a2e5d6fda" data-vars-headline="Jesse Jackson&#x27;s D.C. legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" target="_self">Jesse Jackson</a> once considered running for D.C. mayor, before becoming the city&#x27;s first shadow senator in the 1990s, lending the statehood cause a national spotlight.Why it matters: Jackson, who died on Tuesday at 84, leaves a local legacy of activism.

Peak bloom may hit later due to our brutal winter

Plus: New saplings arrive at the Tidal Basin.

Peak <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cherry blossom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/02/22/cherry-trees-plum-trees-dc" data-vars-content-id="1fb62a16-0fe9-4c55-b09f-fc3c6b06ea11" data-vars-headline="Peak bloom may hit later due to our brutal winter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/02/22/cherry-trees-plum-trees-dc" target="_self">cherry blossom</a> bloom could arrive later than recent years thanks to D.C.&#x27;s record-breaking cold.Why it matters: It&#x27;s been a brutal winter — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snowcrete" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/28/snow-emergency-extended-as-snowcrete-slows-dc-cleanup" data-vars-content-id="1fb62a16-0fe9-4c55-b09f-fc3c6b06ea11" data-vars-headline="Peak bloom may hit later due to our brutal winter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/28/snow-emergency-extended-as-snowcrete-slows-dc-cleanup" target="_self">snowcrete</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sewage spill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/02/13/sewage-spill-potomac-river-safety-fishing-swimming-future" data-vars-content-id="1fb62a16-0fe9-4c55-b09f-fc3c6b06ea11" data-vars-headline="Peak bloom may hit later due to our brutal winter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/02/13/sewage-spill-potomac-river-safety-fishing-swimming-future" target="_self">sewage spill</a> — and the District could use some floral joy ASAP.

Fairfax "Quad God" goes for Winter Olympic gold

His hometown crowds at GMU and his Reston rink are throwing watch parties, along with others.

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If you&#x27;ve been watching the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winter Olympics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/winter-olympics-schedule-watch-opening-ceremony" data-vars-content-id="e022b689-77c4-4fa6-8b60-6e306ca06d41" data-vars-headline="Fairfax &quot;Quad God&quot; goes for Winter Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/winter-olympics-schedule-watch-opening-ceremony" target="_self">Winter Olympics</a>, you already know the &quot;Quad God.&quot; And yes — the star soaring over the ice is one of ours.Why it matters: Ilia Malinin goes for individual gold Friday in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="men&#x27;s free skate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/fsk/ss/m/singles-----------/fnl-/000100--/result" data-vars-content-id="e022b689-77c4-4fa6-8b60-6e306ca06d41" data-vars-headline="Fairfax &quot;Quad God&quot; goes for Winter Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/fsk/ss/m/singles-----------/fnl-/000100--/result" target="_blank">men&#x27;s free skate</a>, airing at 1pm ET.

Trump-stacked panel questions column design on Commanders stadium

The column-heavy design of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Washington Commanders stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" data-vars-content-id="b2b83039-26fa-42c1-8453-54a83532365b" data-vars-headline="Trump-stacked panel questions column design on Commanders stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" target="_self">Washington Commanders stadium</a> isn&#x27;t classical enough for some on the National Capital Planning Commission.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NCPC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/07/trump-allies-classical-design-new-commanders-stadium" data-vars-content-id="b2b83039-26fa-42c1-8453-54a83532365b" data-vars-headline="Trump-stacked panel questions column design on Commanders stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/07/trump-allies-classical-design-new-commanders-stadium" target="_self">NCPC</a> is a federal commission stacked with allies of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/11/trump-deputies-take-over-powerful-dc-planning-commission" data-vars-content-id="b2b83039-26fa-42c1-8453-54a83532365b" data-vars-headline="Trump-stacked panel questions column design on Commanders stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/11/trump-deputies-take-over-powerful-dc-planning-commission" target="_self">President Trump</a> — they have the power to make-or-break the stadium.

D.C. mayor is revved for Trump's IndyCar city street race this summer

Bowser says it'll "rev up the economic engine" of the city.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="3c51e496-fe25-4bd4-8279-cbd56b4f5264" data-vars-headline="D.C. mayor is revved for Trump&#x27;s IndyCar city street race this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> signed an executive order Friday to bring an IndyCar street race to downtown D.C. this summer — and Mayor Bowser is fully on board.Why it matters: The city could have balked at fast-tracking an unprecedented, high-profile race course near the National Mall. Instead, Bowser is embracing it as an economic victory.

The public loves the Commanders stadium design

One reader who responded to our poll has ideas for that transparent roof.

The new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Commanders stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" data-vars-content-id="9ff0715d-d18a-42e8-bb0f-ae23fbd65c21" data-vars-headline="The public loves the Commanders stadium design" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" target="_self">Commanders stadium</a> renderings have D.C. chattering, but the real test will come before a design commission with line-by-line say over the project.What we&#x27;re hearing: In our (admittedly unscientific) survey of Axios D.C. readers, 75% of you said you love the design.

POLL: Do you like the Commanders' new stadium design?

Think it's intriguing? Awful? Awesome? Take our poll.

We wanna hear your takes on the design for the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Commanders stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" data-vars-content-id="477b377f-c536-4240-ac1a-27d7124162d1" data-vars-headline="POLL: Do you like the Commanders&#x27; new stadium design?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/15/commanders-stadium-renderings" target="_self">Commanders stadium</a>.Why it matters: Architects HKS went with a classical look, in line with D.C.&#x27;s monuments and RFK Stadium&#x27;s iconic curves.<ul><li>Tell us what you think in our poll below — there&#x27;s space to leave your comments, too.</li></ul>

What architecture experts like — and don't — about Commanders' stadium designs

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Washington Commanders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/13/washington-commanders-stadium-architect-hks" data-vars-content-id="6ebe4606-62fc-482a-b6a9-e97be35cda47" data-vars-headline="What architecture experts like — and don&#x27;t — about Commanders&#x27; stadium designs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/13/washington-commanders-stadium-architect-hks" target="_self">Washington Commanders</a> just released renderings of their future stadium at the RFK site — and the exterior, ringed by a white colonnade, appears to satisfy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump allies&#x27; request for classical features" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/07/trump-allies-classical-design-new-commanders-stadium" data-vars-content-id="6ebe4606-62fc-482a-b6a9-e97be35cda47" data-vars-headline="What architecture experts like — and don&#x27;t — about Commanders&#x27; stadium designs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/07/trump-allies-classical-design-new-commanders-stadium" target="_self">Trump allies&#x27; request for classical features</a>.Why it matters: The first look from architect HKS says a lot about the $3.7 billion project, and how it could integrate — or not — into D.C.&#x27;s skyline for decades to come.

Why some say Trump should overhaul Langston golf course, not East Potomac

Langston's proximity to the forthcoming RFK redevelopment is only one reason.

President Trump may be obsessing over the wrong D.C. golf course.Why it matters: Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have designs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-golf-dc-renovation-0536865a?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqc-p2Hxj__3jCWtAN40WNkSbLnbnB8JXZvg2fYiDKWkP_OWbmhysHWkYj1cn1U%3D&amp;gaa_ts=695ec5d1&amp;gaa_sig=_Zhxf2HaR2XDNsvA7T7LbMN7MEnxXtzdtpL-g_Ds8w3caUE7hiCJ6Pvsm8_GJhWEPEHpbikCRVRZrQvYU9_N4A%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="df84245f-0c49-46c6-a64e-b6c58110a8bf" data-vars-headline="Why some say Trump should overhaul Langston golf course, not East Potomac" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-golf-dc-renovation-0536865a?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqc-p2Hxj__3jCWtAN40WNkSbLnbnB8JXZvg2fYiDKWkP_OWbmhysHWkYj1cn1U%3D&amp;gaa_ts=695ec5d1&amp;gaa_sig=_Zhxf2HaR2XDNsvA7T7LbMN7MEnxXtzdtpL-g_Ds8w3caUE7hiCJ6Pvsm8_GJhWEPEHpbikCRVRZrQvYU9_N4A%3D%3D" target="_blank">have designs</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renovating East Potomac Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/08/east-potomac-golf-course-trump-takeover-williams-connolly" data-vars-content-id="df84245f-0c49-46c6-a64e-b6c58110a8bf" data-vars-headline="Why some say Trump should overhaul Langston golf course, not East Potomac" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/01/08/east-potomac-golf-course-trump-takeover-williams-connolly" target="_self">renovating East Potomac Park</a>, hauling dirt to the links by the river and yanking its lease.

Scoop: Golf nonprofit hired Williams & Connolly to fight Trump takeover of public courses

Locals, meanwhile, are split over a Trump-grade.

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Last fall, after trucks carrying dirt from President Trump&#x27;s East Wing demolition began <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unloading" data-vars-click-url="https://newrepublic.com/post/202174/trump-white-house-destruction-ballroom-golf-course" data-vars-content-id="2966ab5d-2d7e-4f22-b239-2da1c8a8970e" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Golf nonprofit hired Williams &amp; Connolly to fight Trump takeover of public courses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newrepublic.com/post/202174/trump-white-house-destruction-ballroom-golf-course" target="_blank">unloading</a> at East Potomac Park, the golf course&#x27;s management took a big swing of its own. What I&#x27;m hearing: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Links Trust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/whats-happening-now" data-vars-content-id="2966ab5d-2d7e-4f22-b239-2da1c8a8970e" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Golf nonprofit hired Williams &amp; Connolly to fight Trump takeover of public courses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/whats-happening-now" target="_blank">National Links Trust</a> retained Williams &amp; Connolly to help fend off a Trump takeover of Washington&#x27;s historic public golf courses, sources familiar with the matter (who were not authorized to speak on the record) tell Axios.

Trump allies want classical design at new Commanders stadium

And they have a say over the project's final look.

Trump allies want the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Commanders stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/04/28/washington-commanders-stadium-rfk-bowser-deal" data-vars-content-id="9abe9d9a-8b99-4f5e-858f-494a74e09c4b" data-vars-headline="Trump allies want classical design at new Commanders stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/04/28/washington-commanders-stadium-rfk-bowser-deal" target="_self">Commanders stadium</a> to include classical architecture.Why it matters: The stadium is expected to flex cutting-edge design and tech, with a dome for a future Super Bowl and year-round events. How much can it really look like the Colosseum?

How Trump could get his name attached to new Commanders stadium

City Hall might be powerless to block it.

Getting your name on the new Commanders stadium would be as close as you get to having it on the Capitol. Which may be why President Trump <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wants it" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him" data-vars-content-id="ade1de01-fe98-4bbb-8f82-9aea537c0fc4" data-vars-headline="How Trump could get his name attached to new Commanders stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him" target="_blank">wants it</a> so much.Why it matters: City Hall sources tell me they hate the idea but know they might be powerless to block it.

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The public loves the Commanders stadium design

POLL: Do you like the Commanders' new stadium design?