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Tree removals at East Potomac golf course raise alarms

The Interior Department says the tree work is "routine maintenance." But park advocates are on high alert.

Politics

Crews are cutting down trees in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="East Potomac Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/30/trump-east-potomac-golf-course" data-vars-content-id="379b72e0-7a77-4791-931a-4c0356a62032" data-vars-headline="Tree removals at East Potomac golf course raise alarms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/30/trump-east-potomac-golf-course" target="_self">East Potomac Park</a>, putting park advocates on high alert over what comes next.Why it matters: Golfers, bikers and birders are watching like hawks for signs the Trump administration will begin work on its planned overhaul of the municipal golf course on Sept. 1, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the president has said" data-vars-click-url="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116829203090822692" data-vars-content-id="379b72e0-7a77-4791-931a-4c0356a62032" data-vars-headline="Tree removals at East Potomac golf course raise alarms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116829203090822692" target="_blank">the president has said</a>.<ul><li>But with that start date days away, the public still hasn&#x27;t seen a final plan or price tag.</li></ul>

RFK site looms larger as D.C. construction slows

The proposal aims to build out the site with 6,000 housing units.

Development

Sometime in the next few decades, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RFK Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/30/dc-unveils-sweeping-master-plan-for-commanders-stadium-and-rfk-campus" data-vars-content-id="c8b929cf-d9dc-401e-8029-5e77fa0865e2" data-vars-headline="RFK site looms larger as D.C. construction slows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/30/dc-unveils-sweeping-master-plan-for-commanders-stadium-and-rfk-campus" target="_self">RFK Stadium</a> site will look as tall as downtown or Navy Yard.<ul><li>That&#x27;s the goal, at least, after Mayor Muriel Bowser this week proposed designating the 190-acre site for &quot;high-density&quot; commercial and residential development.</li></ul>Why it matters: The city is effectively sketching out a new chunk of D.C. while the construction market <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="is slowing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bisnow.com/news/washington-dc/construction-development/dc-construction-starts-down-for-third-year-in-a-row-133995" data-vars-content-id="c8b929cf-d9dc-401e-8029-5e77fa0865e2" data-vars-headline="RFK site looms larger as D.C. construction slows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bisnow.com/news/washington-dc/construction-development/dc-construction-starts-down-for-third-year-in-a-row-133995" target="_blank">is slowing</a>, making the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="190-acre RFK campus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/29/what-the-new-rfk-stadium-neighborhood-will-look-like" data-vars-content-id="c8b929cf-d9dc-401e-8029-5e77fa0865e2" data-vars-headline="RFK site looms larger as D.C. construction slows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/29/what-the-new-rfk-stadium-neighborhood-will-look-like" target="_self">190-acre RFK campus</a> even more consequential.

Ted's Bulletin owner has big plans for former Woodmont Grill

Owner Steve Salis tells Axios how he plans to turn the longtime Bethesda institution into Ted's biggest bet yet.

Food and Drink

Goodbye, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Woodmont Grill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/10/30/woodmont-grill-hillstone-closed-bethesda-why" data-vars-content-id="acd45398-9e6c-4102-95c4-85fa91b4dd9a" data-vars-headline="Ted&#x27;s Bulletin owner has big plans for former Woodmont Grill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/10/30/woodmont-grill-hillstone-closed-bethesda-why" target="_self">Woodmont Grill</a>. Hello, Ted&#x27;s Bulletin.<ul><li>Restaurateur Steve Salis bought the prime Bethesda property that Hillstone Group vacated last year in a $7 million deal — and plans to turn it into a splashy Ted&#x27;s flagship.</li></ul>

Fireworks, sharks, cage fights: It's 12-year-old Boy Summer in D.C.

Fireworks, sharks, cage fighting, and so many planes.

News

Summer 2026 is almost over — and it wasn&#x27;t Hot Girl Summer or Brat Summer or even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rabid Beaver Summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/08/07/beaver-attack-rabies-cunningham-park" data-vars-content-id="d4315706-3aa8-411d-aa2c-b9729c9af4c1" data-vars-headline="Fireworks, sharks, cage fights: It&#x27;s 12-year-old Boy Summer in D.C." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/08/07/beaver-attack-rabies-cunningham-park" target="_self">Rabid Beaver Summer</a>.<ul><li>Nope, we&#x27;re calling it now: This was 12-year-old Boy Summer in D.C.</li></ul>

Your D.C. Weekend: Femme Art Fair, Yoga Fest and more

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FEMME&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://femmeartfair.com/" data-vars-content-id="c9ee6b33-ff1e-4573-b3ec-cdde1ec2faec" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. Weekend: Femme Art Fair, Yoga Fest and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://femmeartfair.com/" target="_blank">FEMME&#x27;s</a> mission is to center women in the arts, and they&#x27;ll be holding a four-day fair in D.C., starting Thursday.Why it matters: See 100+ artists&#x27; work, with panels, exhibits and film.

Soupergirl founder Sara Polon launches D.C. one-woman show

The D.C. entrepreneur turns hard life events into a funny, dark one-woman show.

Culture

The founder of the D.C. brand <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Soupergirl " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2023/05/24/soupergirl-raising-a-series-a-extension" data-vars-content-id="2c2b3ad3-40db-48aa-bb62-902f07e76063" data-vars-headline="Soupergirl founder Sara Polon launches D.C. one-woman show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2023/05/24/soupergirl-raising-a-series-a-extension" target="_self">Soupergirl </a>is launching a one-woman show about the worst year-and-a-half of her life.Why it matters: You likely know Sara Polon for, well, soup, but “<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="I Regret Nothing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.iregretnothingshow.com/" data-vars-content-id="2c2b3ad3-40db-48aa-bb62-902f07e76063" data-vars-headline="Soupergirl founder Sara Polon launches D.C. one-woman show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.iregretnothingshow.com/" target="_blank">I Regret Nothing</a>” will reveal a new side of the entrepreneur when it premieres next month.

Your D.C. weekend: National Book Festival, plus fair fun

Yes, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grand Prix" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/29/freedom-250-grand-prix-road-closures-security" data-vars-content-id="ecbbdf2e-5ccd-49a0-b910-bc810dd8a2aa" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. weekend: National Book Festival, plus fair fun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/29/freedom-250-grand-prix-road-closures-security" target="_self">Grand Prix</a> is happening this weekend, but there’s also another big event hitting downtown D.C.: The Library of Congress’ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Book Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/07/national-book-festival-2026-lineup" data-vars-content-id="ecbbdf2e-5ccd-49a0-b910-bc810dd8a2aa" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. weekend: National Book Festival, plus fair fun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/07/07/national-book-festival-2026-lineup" target="_self">National Book Festival</a> on Saturday.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a chance to see tons of big-name writers and celebs all in one day and all in your backyard.

Summerween hits D.C. with parties and pumpkin spice

Nothing is spookier than a PSL in this heat.

If there’s one thing we know about D.C., it’s that we go hard for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/09/11/fall-foliage-guide-dc-maryland-virginia" data-vars-content-id="e0ad026b-848e-4bf0-bae9-f8248bc413e6" data-vars-headline="Summerween hits D.C. with parties and pumpkin spice" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/09/11/fall-foliage-guide-dc-maryland-virginia" target="_self">fall</a> … perhaps too hard.Why it matters: Something wicked this way comes. Yes, we’re referring to Summerween.

Inside the D.C. supper club introducing young adults to art galleries

A new art-centric dinner series is bringing young Washingtonians together while also introducing them to the local gallery scene.The big picture: This comes as more people are looking for ways to beat <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="loneliness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/02/26/loneliness-crisis-why-explained" data-vars-content-id="364e5f45-cd01-40c8-8e41-36e8967da608" data-vars-headline="Inside the D.C. supper club introducing young adults to art galleries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/02/26/loneliness-crisis-why-explained" target="_self">loneliness</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="connect IRL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/05/06/dating-apps-burnout-singles-events" data-vars-content-id="364e5f45-cd01-40c8-8e41-36e8967da608" data-vars-headline="Inside the D.C. supper club introducing young adults to art galleries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/05/06/dating-apps-burnout-singles-events" target="_self">connect IRL</a>.

Your D.C. Weekend: Panda Fest makes its debut

Panda Fest is bringing nearly 100 Asian food vendors and panda-themed fun to Pennsylvania Avenue.

Panda Fest is bringing nearly 100 Asian food vendors and panda-themed fun to Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday and Sunday for its D.C. debut.Why it matters: In panda-crazy D.C., another bear bash is always welcome — and this nationally touring <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-dc-2026-tickets-1989030708392?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-vars-content-id="3187f6a7-e8a4-4a70-9bfd-f0837f83c873" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. Weekend: Panda Fest makes its debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panda-fest-dc-2026-tickets-1989030708392?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">festival</a> brings together food, culture and family-friendly activities.

The Wharf gets new boats for group cruises — no captain required

Sea Suite Cruises has added 10-person electric boats to its fleet, giving D.C. another way to picnic and party on the water.

There&#x27;s a new way to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="get out on the water" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/07/16/boat-rentals-dc" data-vars-content-id="f7dbaeb4-44f6-4a42-89d5-2dd4fb3f74a6" data-vars-headline="The Wharf gets new boats for group cruises — no captain required" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/07/16/boat-rentals-dc" target="_self">get out on the water</a> this summer — no captain needed.Why it matters: Sea Suite Cruises, the local boat company behind D.C.&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tiki boats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/02/09/new-dc-boat-charter-booze-cruise-whitlows-on-water" data-vars-content-id="f7dbaeb4-44f6-4a42-89d5-2dd4fb3f74a6" data-vars-headline="The Wharf gets new boats for group cruises — no captain required" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/02/09/new-dc-boat-charter-booze-cruise-whitlows-on-water" target="_self">tiki boats</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="taco floats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/02/taco-party-boat-cantina-cruises-georgetown-navy-yard" data-vars-content-id="f7dbaeb4-44f6-4a42-89d5-2dd4fb3f74a6" data-vars-headline="The Wharf gets new boats for group cruises — no captain required" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/02/taco-party-boat-cantina-cruises-georgetown-navy-yard" target="_self">taco floats</a> and more, has expanded its fleet with 10 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric Duffy boats" data-vars-click-url="https://seasuitecruises.com/washington-dc/electric-duffy-boat-rentals/" data-vars-content-id="f7dbaeb4-44f6-4a42-89d5-2dd4fb3f74a6" data-vars-headline="The Wharf gets new boats for group cruises — no captain required" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://seasuitecruises.com/washington-dc/electric-duffy-boat-rentals/" target="_blank">electric Duffy boats</a> that individuals can rent at the Wharf and captain themselves (no license necessary).

Your D.C. weekend: DockDogs, Sneaker Con and a beer festival

The Wharf is debuting the first &quot;nationally sanctioned&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DockDogs competition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wharfdc.com/dockdogs/" data-vars-content-id="7caa0cf6-0430-4a37-b681-a6dc1bd1b48d" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. weekend: DockDogs, Sneaker Con and a beer festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wharfdc.com/dockdogs/" target="_blank">DockDogs competition</a> this week.Why it matters: Sip your beer and watch these athletic pups stride and jump into the District Pier pool as if it were the canine Olympics.

What's new in Washington shopping: Stores open now and coming soon

If you&#x27;re having a shoppy summer, there are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new storefronts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/24/pottery-east-fork-georgetown-store" data-vars-content-id="8edf3206-a0f0-409d-9e83-bc5ade729a02" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new in Washington shopping: Stores open now and coming soon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/24/pottery-east-fork-georgetown-store" target="_self">new storefronts</a> to check out in Washington — with more on the way.Why it matters: You&#x27;re doing your part to support the local economy, obviously.

Your D.C. Weekend: County fairs, plus "Dancing With the Stars"

It&#x27;s still summer, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="county fair season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/31/things-to-do-summer-fairs-festivals-dc-md-va" data-vars-content-id="d69b37e3-bc29-4b14-af8d-249e463fd41b" data-vars-headline="Your D.C. Weekend: County fairs, plus &quot;Dancing With the Stars&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/07/31/things-to-do-summer-fairs-festivals-dc-md-va" target="_self">county fair season</a> is officially underway in the D.C. region.Why it matters: Corn dogs and funnel cake. Need we say more?

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Your D.C. Weekend: Femme Art Fair, Yoga Fest and more

Soupergirl founder Sara Polon launches D.C. one-woman show

Your D.C. weekend: National Book Festival, plus fair fun

Summerween hits D.C. with parties and pumpkin spice

Inside the D.C. supper club introducing young adults to art galleries