Tagged: Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure
Rachel Treisman, Scott Detrow | Aug 10, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
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Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knowsHolly J. Morris | Aug 7, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Ripple effects: Three people have Reflecting Pool charges dropped after Hearn requestRachel Treisman | Aug 3, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC
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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blameNPR Staff | Jul 31, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC
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People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?Rachel Treisman | Jul 22, 2026, 3:41 PM UTC
How well do you know your Reflecting Pool news? Because the quiz will test you
This week, the beleaguered body of water faced new woes. Plus soccer, gambling and U.K. politics!
Holly J. Morris | Jun 26, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project.
The Associated Press | Jun 26, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines
President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."
Scott Simon | Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
Rachel Treisman | Jun 19, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC