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Is DC’s economy losing steam?

A new report from DC’s Chief Financial Officer finds that job growth in the District has slowed in recent months. The number of District jobs is down .4% since hitting a peak in October 2012. (City Paper)  

Housing prices rising, but slower

Housing prices across Washington are lagging behind other US cities. Nonetheless, prices across DC rose 6.5% since May 2012. (WBJ)  

New developments for Florida Avenue

A favorite flea market from Brooklyn is coming to DC in September; the market will operate out of a vacant lot on Florida Avenue.  (DCist) … Down the street from the new market, DC selected MRP-Ellis over expected favorite JBG to develop residential and retail at 965 Florida Ave. (City Paper)  

App sends transit complaints to Congress

A new app allows people to easily contact representatives when transit is slow, delayed or dilapidated.  (Streetsblog)  

Purple Line to displace 100

According to new Maryland Transit Administration estimates, the Purple Line may displace 100 households and businesses across Prince George’s County during its 5-year construction period. (Gazette)  

Montgomery County maps food resources

To help identify food scarce areas, a new initiative in Montgomery County uses mapping to track food facilities like grocery stores, community gardens, farmers markets, and food banks. (Montgomery Gazette)  

And…

Medical marijuana finally goes on sale in DC. (DCist) … DC’s libraries will be open on Sundays starting in October. (DCist) … Surveillance blimps are coming to local skies in 2014. (Gizmodo) … Taxi riders are enthusiastic about credit card readers. (Post)