Posts by Liam Sullivan — Contributor
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Breakfast links: New student data shows a racial divide in the region
Black and Latino students are more likely to be disciplined, new data about the region's students show. Lyft launched a scooter-share in DC, and it says bikes are on the way in the future too. Let Metro know what you think about fare raises and parking fees on weekends and holidays. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro likely overspent millions on duplicated supplies
Metro likely spent millions of dollars on duplicated supplies and services due to lack of oversight. Attention commuters: Memorial Bridge begins construction Monday. H Street's transformation continues, with a food hall and lots of housing on the way. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Riders gather again to memorialize a cyclist and demand safer streets
On Wednesday, riders memorialized Arlington cyclist Thomas Hollowell and demanded safer streets. Prince George's and Fairfax counties lead the region in traffic-related deaths. Transportation challenges can make DC kids miss school, so the city is looking into creating a bus program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC could soon add restrictions to Airbnb rentals
The DC Council will vote on a bill that restricts short-term rentals through platforms like AirBnB. More changes to the Potomac Yard Metro stop project anger residents. Meet the Swiss inventor who made today's scooter innovation possible. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Happy PARK(ing) Day!
On Friday, parking spaces around the District will be turned into tiny parks. DC's sanctuary city status has a glaring federal loophole — the Superior Court. Many people now live in formerly industrial areas of cities that still hold toxins from their former use. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Incomes have gone up in DC, but there’s a huge racial gap
While household incomes in DC rose dramatically from 2016 to 2017, there are huge racial gaps in wealth. Why do the Meridian Hill Park fountains never seem to work? One writer investigated. The District makes a ton of money from traffic tickets. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Why public meetings aren’t really representative of the community
Who grabs the mic at public meetings? Mostly white people. DC's artists, especially those who operate DIY and community-oriented spaces, are struggling to find studios. Metro is considering testing cashless bus services on other routes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: This heat map will show which DC neighborhoods get the hottest
This heatmap study of DC shows that lower-income neighborhoods deal with hotter temperatures. A pre-Civil War mystery may have been solved: the transportation revolution could have made people smaller. DC's Attorney General is suing some auto repair and sales companies for polluting the Anacostia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A homeless shelter patio draws ire from Ward 3 residents
Ward 3 residents are fighting changes to a planned homeless shelter. Arlington cemetary will run out of space in about 25 years, so it's expanding by 70 acres. DC Beer Week might be drawing to a close, but you can still check out this cool exhibit about local brewers. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Marginal maintenance for DC’s public housing
Maintenance languishes in DC's public housing. DCPS test scores show progress but the achievement gap remains. City leaders and experts share lessons learned from Amazon HQ2 bidding process. Keep reading…