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Snow approaches

The federal government leads a list of closings in anticipation of a major snow storm expected to hit the area. (Post)  

Uncertainty for CaBi vendor

Bixi, the Canadian company that builds the bikes and stations for Capital Bikeshare, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has $50 million in debt and it’s unclear how the bankruptcy could affect CaBi. (Montreal Gazette)  

The Holocaust and Purple Line

Holocaust survivor groups want to stop Maryland funds  from going to one of the companies bidding on the Purple Line. Its majority owner received money to transport 76,000 Jews and others to Nazi death camps. (Post)  

Can San Francisco be affordable?

Housing prices in San Francisco are skyrocketing but could it be curbed? Prescriptions include expanding rent-controlled and public housing units while also aggressively increasing supply by easing zoning. (Atlantic Cities)  

A busier DCA

Reagan National Airport has already experienced a record number of passengers but could get an estimated 2 million additional passengers per year due to increased service to bigger cities. (WTOP)  

Bowser says no to 16th St. bus lane

Muriel Bowser spoke out against dedicated bus lanes on 16th St. NW saying they are really not an option. But since buses carry half of all traffic on the street, maybe it’s worth consideration? (SALM, Geoff H.)  (Tip: Geoff H.)  

Car-free in Greenbelt?

A comprehensive listing of the public transportation options in Greenbelt shows that it is possible to live car-free there. The combination of Metrobuses, Prince George’s TheBus and shuttle services go a long way in connecting Greenbelt. (Greenbelt Live, Susan Harris)  (Tip: Susan Harris)  

Less federal office space in DC

Federal government tenants are expected to continue shrinking their footprint in DC as they move to less expensive suburban locations and encourage their employees to telework. (Post)  

And…

DC Public schools will change the way it evaluates principals. (Post) … Bao Bao, the National Zoo’s newest panda, makes her debut. (City Paper) … Virginia may do away with its $64 annual tax on hybrid electric vehicles. (Patch)  

And more…

The Southeast Neighborhood Library will be closed until mid-February. (DCist) … Could the Intelsat building in Van Ness get landmark status? (WBJ) … Sand Box John gives a sneak peek of the Silver Line.  (Tip: Sand Box John)