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Taxi Commission meeting gets rowdy

A Taxicab Commission meeting turned into chaos after hundreds of taxi drivers began yelling at Chairman Linton. Drivers’ frustrations turned to anger as Linton tried to control the testimonies. (DCist)  

A chicken fight

A hotly-contested issue among Arlington County residents is whether to allow urban hen-raising in backyards. Currently, 15 properties qualify, but the County Board could extend that right. (ArlNow)  

Drivers misuse Dulles Access Highway

Drivers who use the Dulles Access Highway to avoid paying on the Dulles Toll Road will soon be ticketed. Could a name change or added tolls to the Dulles Access Highway fend off backtracking drivers? (Post)  

Shutdown hurt low-wage workers most

Low-wage federal contract workers such as security guards and food-service workers face financial hardships as they were not part of Congress’ deal to give back pay to federal employees after the shutdown. (Post)  

Do subsidies steer supermarkets?

Tommy Wells hopes to expand a supermarket tax credit to cover Ward 6. Is the recent supermarket influx near H Street and Capitol Riverfront due to subsidies or the emerging market? (City Paper)  

Saving one abandoned building at a time

Cities with high vacancy rates struggle to rehab thousands of abandoned properties, but microdevelopers in Buffalo are saving houses from demolition one property at a time. (Switchboard)  

More Red Line delays frustrate riders

Riders on Metro’s Red Line experienced major rush hour delays Wednesday morning due to a dangling cable at Woodley Park. A surge of recent incidents suggest Red Line improvements are critical. (Post)  

Walmart plans for Oxon Hill

Walmart changed the site design and added parking for a proposed Oxon Hill store in Prince George’s County. Residents are concerned that increased traffic will present safety issues for children in nearby schools. (Gazette)  

And…

Taxi drivers serving National Airport may face new permit fees. (Post) … MedStar Washington Hospital Center cut 300 jobs. (WBJ) … A rare tavern liquor license is available in Georgetown after the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board cancelled another. (WTOP)