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CMs call for Gray resignation

Councilmembers Catania, Cheh, and Bowser have called on Vincent Gray to resign, questioning whether he can govern amid revelations of improper campaign spending. Mendelson, who would become mayor if Gray resigned, had said calls for resignation are “premature.” (Post, Examiner)  

Keep it simple

The Silver Line will give Metro yet another chance to rename stations, and WMATA wants its board to avoid adding hospitals, universities, and corporate names to sations. (Examiner)  

Number of cracks grow

Metro has seen a big increase in cracked rails over the last several years.  While extreme temperature swings cause some cracks, underground cracks, where temperatures vary little, likely come from water and age. (Examiner)  

Sidewalk or trees

A new sidewalk along Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase would require the removal of 53 trees unless an adjacent country club agrees to give up land for the sidewalk. (Gazette)  

DCU inches toward stadium

Now that DC United has new investors, a new stadium at Buzzard Point seems more likely.  Could it help develop the area much like the Verizon Center helped develop its neighborhood? (Post)  

Wheaton Costco ban his snag

Northern Montgomery councilmember Craig Rice has reconsidered his support for a bill that would stop the large gas station at the Wheaton Costco. Residents near the gas station say it will harm people’s health. (Post)  

BRT creep in California

A planned BRT line in the East Bay gets dumbed down a second time.  First Berkeley refused to participate at one end, now the other end in San Leandro will have only two blocks of bus-only lane. (Contra Costa Times, Ben Ross)  (Tip: Ben Ross)  

And…

The new ANC boundaries are out. (via Ward3DC) … Jack Evans wants libraries opened longer and seven days a week. (DCist) … College Park extends and suspends rent stabilization to give more time to work out differences with opponents.  (Patch)