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After the snow

The snow yesterday led to a slow commute. Many governments and school systems, especially Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, came under fire for opening on time and underestimating the storm’s severity. (Post)  

Trails clear

Some walking and biking trails got more love than in past years. Montgomery Parks plowed the Capital Crescent Trail for the first time, and the Northern Virginia Parks Authority plowed the W&OD. (BethesdaNow, @rpuentes)  

Not so fast

Mayor Gray inked several development deals during his last days in office, including picking developers for St. Elizabeths and the Grimke School on U Street. Muriel Bowser is taking a hard look to decide whether to reverse course. (City Paper)  

Stadium stipulations

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson reports that the city and Akridge are still “very far apart” on a price for a key piece of land for the DC United stadium. The District has until September to acquire the land. (WBJ)  

DC Council leans left

The new DC Council is younger and more liberal than the last. One bill introduced on the first day of the session would cut councilmembers’ power to block city contracts. (Post)  

Affordable housing shortchanged?

Montgomery County could fall short of its goal for affordable housing in 2016. County Executive Leggett said that the county faces a $200 million budget gap. (Post)  

Prince George’s fights for hospital

Prince George’s is forging ahead on plans to build a new county hospital, despite governor-elect Hogan’s lack of commitment to the project. County officials hope the hospital will bring development to Largo. (Post)  

Justice delayed for cyclist

Why has a bishop who killed a Baltimore County cyclist not yet been charged? One attorney believes it’s because of Bishop Heather Cook’s socioeconomic status and prominence in the community. (Baltimore Brew)  

HSR leaves the station

California finally broke ground on its high-speed rail line in downtown Fresno. The debate over the project continues, however, as it faces a $68 billion price tag and numerous hurdles to overcome. (The Sacramento Bee)  

And…

Bob McDonnell will serve two years in prison for corruption. (DCist) … Annoyed about Uber surge pricing? Think back to DC’s old taxi zone system. (CityLab, Thad) … How to take the politics out of snow plowing. (Wonkblog) … Kirby Delauter. (FNP)