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Special delivery at L’Enfant

A healthy baby boy was born on the L’Enfant Metro platform yesterday morning which caused no service disruptions. The mother also received a $100 SmarTrip card from Richard Sarles. (Atlantic Cities, WAMU)  

Memorials scrubbed

The controversial “drum major” quote has been removed from the MLK memorial, and cleanup of the green paint at the Lincoln Memorial is nearly complete. (WAMU, Post)  

Colleges vie for St. Elizabeths spot

The District is seeking an academic anchor for the planned 500,000 square foot Innovation Hub at St. Elizabeths East. A dozen colleges have expressed interest with a decision due next summer. (City Paper)  

Fairfax looks at all-studio proposal

Fairfax could see some 100% studio apartment buildings if the Board of Supervisors passes a zoning amendment. 80% of the sub-500 square foot units would be restricted as affordable housing. (WBJ)  

More mandatory breathalyzers in VA

With a new drunk-driving law on the books, the number of Virginia drivers ordered to have ignition interlock devices is up 75%. One-third of the state’s traffic deaths last year were alcohol-related. (WAMU)  

Pepco appeals rate decision

As usual, Maryland’s Public Service Commission granted Pepco only a portion of its requested rate increase, but this time the utility will appeal. The approved increase would add $2.41 to an average monthly bill. (Gazette)  

Another pedestrian bridge gone

The overhead walkway at 20th Street S. will be demolished in the next two weeks. Vornado is picking up the tab, and the county is hoping for a more active streetscape, which will include a new pocket park. (ArlNow)  

And…

Aaron Wiener gets some answers on why DC picked MRP/Ellis for 965 Florida Ave. (City Paper) … One neighborhood group’s efforts to stop DC’s streetcar fails. (WBJ) … USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx wants Congress to maintain Metro funding. (WAMU)