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MoCo minimum wage increase?

A bill written by Councilman Marc Elrich proposes to raise the county’s minimum wage. The bill resembles a similar bill that recently made it to Mayor Gray’s desk in the District.  (WAMU)  

Minimum wage around the world

As a debate on raising the minimum wage simmers across the DC region, what’s life like as a minimum wage worker around the world? (Atlantic Cities)  

Gentrification in Congress Heights?

Is the Congress Heights neighborhood experiencing early signs of gentrification? It may be a ways away, though incomes and property values could be on the rise. (City Paper)  

Count on the Mt. Vernon Trail

Counters along the Mt Vernon trail are collecting data on the commuting patterns of bikers along the trail. The National Park Service hopes to soon find someone to analyze the data, but don’t have anyone now. (Post)  

New park in Arlington

A former dog-park in Clarendon has been expanded to serve Arlington residents, as well as their pets. The updated park will feature public art, a garden, picnic areas, and solar power. (ArlNow)  

Ocean City gets rid of parking meters

The Ocean City Council has decided to remove parking meters put up earlier this summer. More than 1,600 signatures collected convinced Council to tackle this issue via an emergency vote. (WAMU)  

Grant turns highway to boulevard

A highway that cuts through several city neighborhoods in downtown Rochester, NY, will be filled in, thanks to a federal grant. It will be replaced by a boulevard, as well as a prime development lot. (Democrat and Chronicle, Mike R.)