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M Street cycletrack delayed

Cold weather delayed the start of the M Street cycletrack construction. With temperatures needing to be above 40 degrees and more cold weather, delays could push back the 4-6 week project timeline. (The Georgetowner, DCist)  

Fire Department upgraded

The DC Fire Department will hire even more paramedics and purchase new ambulances. This announcement is timed with a report showing the department made improvements but is still lacking. (NBC4, Post)  

CSX trouble in Navy Yard

Eleanor Holmes Norton and Tommy Wells stand with Navy Yard residents to oppose CSX’s plan to widen and deepen the Virginia Avenue Tunnel. Residents fear environmental and safety impacts on the community. (City Paper)  

No federal grant for Greenleaf

The DC Housing Authority is seeking other funding sources to redevelop the 500-unit Greenleaf public housing complex near the Waterfront Metro station after DC was not selected for a $500k federal grant. (City Paper)  

DC area ranks high for college

The DC region ranks as the 3rd best college destination among the nation’s large metro areas, trailing NYC and Boston. The study, which assessed academic and professional opportunities, listed Baltimore in 8th place. (WBJ)  

Thankful for more service

WMATA is adding extra bus service for Thanksgiving weekend on the 5A to Dulles and B30 to BWI. However, there won’t be any extra service on the Yellow or Blue Lines for those flying out of DCA. (Post)  

Car sharing comes to RPP

Zipcar users can now park the cars in RPP zones or at meters for free. Of course, they still have to bring the Zipcar back to its starting place at the end. (d.dish)  

Detroit considers highway removal

Could Detroit follow a national trend and remove its I-375 freeway, or will suburban commuter convenience trump the possibility of stitching together disconnected communities? (Detroit Free Press, Geoff H.)  

And…

The Washington region has 4 of the nation’s 25 “hipster-friendly” zip codes. (Post) … DC’s biggest hotel is set to open in May next to the Convention Center. (Curbed DC) … Where could the new FBI headquarters go? (Post) … An Amtrak train derails in South Carolina. (Herald Star)