Fort Davis Rec Center Turns Into $27.5 Million Hard-Hat Zone in Ward 7
New photos show crews mobilizing at the Fort Davis site as D.C. begins work on a 28,960 sq ft community center and park upgrades in Ward 7. The build will double the current facility’s footprint and add an indoor gym, elevated track, kitchen and more.
Fort Totten Shake-Up: 70 New Affordable Units Replace Aging Complex
One Hawaii in Fort Totten reopened as a 70‑unit affordable building after a Wesley Housing redevelopment. The project mixes tax credits, bonds and city subsidies; some former tenants plan to return.
Mortgage Rates Sink To Four-Week Low, But Buyers Still Feel The Squeeze
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows the 30‑year fixed rate fell to 6.30% as of April 16, 2026 — a four‑week low that eases some pressure but leaves affordability strained.
D.C. Developer Accused Of Forging Dad’s Name On $17M Loan Smacked With Nearly $30M Judgment
A federal judge found developer Chris Donatelli forged his father’s signature on a $17M loan tied to Columbia Heights' Highland Park and ordered him to pay nearly $30M.
KHP Capital Emerges As Buyer Of Hotel Harrington In D.C.
KHP Capital has emerged as the buyer of Hotel Harrington, the century-old downtown D.C. hotel that closed in late 2023. The deal marks a new chapter for the prominent site off the National Mall.
Bethesda Investor Sidelined as Judge Hands Troubled Portfolio to Court-Appointed Trustee
A judge has named a trustee to manage properties tied to Bethesda investor Peter Stuart as creditors accuse him of diverting funds; a D.C. parcel is central to the fight.
James Leads AG Revolt Over Hidden Rental Junk Fees Hitting New Yorkers
New York AG Letitia James led 27 attorneys general in a letter urging the FTC to require total‑price rental listings and crack down on deceptive fees.
Archbald Erupts Over AI Data Center Megaplex Plan
A packed Valley View High School meeting in Archbald has become the latest front in a nationwide fight over AI data‑center projects, with locals, lawmakers and developers clashing over water, power and zoning.












