08 Apr 2026

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Hill Buzz, April 8, 2026

Loveful Hands frame two National Guardsmen at Eastern Market Metro. Photo by Maria Helena Carey.

Oh goodness, is this a Hill Buzz not at the end of the week? Alert the authorities! What is going on?

Hey, Loveful Hands is officially unveiled at Eastern Market Metro. What do you think? Do you love it? I think it’s sweet but the thumbs look too big? WUSA

Looks like the Hopscotch Bridge won’t be replaced anytime soon, as the Trump administration has decided to steer away from a big project to expand Union Station in the first place, so instead of replacing the aging bridge, we’ll have to settle for repairs. Washington Business Journal

Want to take a walk around the RFK Campus and learn more about initial concepts on April 18 or 23? Then click here to sign up and go to OurRFK for more info.

Metro is shooting a public awareness campaign and you can be a part of it! Click here for more information.

Incidentally, water wet, gas more expensive since the Iran War began. See why we need Metro? DC News Now investigates.

Glum about FLUM? The 51st writes about the proposed Future Land Use map that has different groups up in arms about it.

The race for our next mayor is getting heated. There will be a sustainability forum on April 22 which should be of interest to many. Click here to learn more and register.

Speaking of elections, Washington City Paper examines Brooke Pinto’s donors’ list, which is a lot more right of center than perhaps many of us would enjoy. If you recall, when she was first running for Ward 2 Councilmember, Pinto’s parents were tied to the Mar-a-Lago crowd. (Pete Tucker)

And back to the Mayoral race, The Progressive wonders whether we’ll be getting some Mamdani flavor here at home in Janeese Lewis George.

Council Chair Phil Mendelson’s staff forgot that you have to pay for your own copies when you’re running for re-election. WCP

ICYMI, DC Water was recently cleaning out the pipes. That’s why your water smells funny. (The 51st)

And WTOP takes a closer look at stadium renderings, which show parking structures almost as tall as the beautiful stadium– meaning that you’ll be seeing concrete more than the lovely structure from all around.

Rat birth control? I just hope they remember to take it at the same time every day. NBC-4

The Metro hair toucher, who is also a former J6er and an unpleasant little man is currently being held without bail after harassing and stalking local journalist Amanda Moore. WUSA-9


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