Photo by Jared Tarbell on Flickr.

Nobody beats the wiz

Mayor Bowser used an excavator and ceremonially began demolishing vacant buildings at St. Elizabeths for the new Wizards practice arena. Taxpayers will be on the hook for about 92% of the total cost. (Post)  

Wi-fi for DC

Building a free wireless network across the District is as essential as running water, according to Wizards owner Ted Leonsis. Many neighborhoods in DC feature wireless hotspots and plans are underway to boost certain areas. (WBJ)  

Federal agencies fight over Metro

The National Transportation Safety Board says it was a mistake to give the Federal Transit Authority over Metro, and oversight should have gone to the Federal Railroad Administration instead. (WAMU)  

No answer to the crowds

A rider complained to federal safety regulators that Metro platforms were overcrowded, and WMATA created a task force to study the issue. So far, there’s no information available about solutions. (WAMU)  

Driving more

Despite years of talk about millennials not buying cars, Americans drove a record number of miles in 2015. Cheap gas was the biggest likely cause. (Post)  

The bus is on fire

After an intercity bus exploded on Sunday, should passengers be concerned about safety on low-budget bus companies? The NTSB says you’re much more likely to die in a car crash than on an intercity bus. (CityLab)  

Transparent taxis

If you’ve ever wondered how your DC taxi fare is calculated, you may soon be able to see. The DC Taxicab Commission plans to install digital meter software that breaks down fares and integrates with a new app. (City Paper)  

Know your domes

The ACC men’s basketball tournament will take place in DC, but an ad featured the wrong dome: London’s St. Paul, not the US Capitol. Even worse, the ACC didn’t even have permission to use the photo. (Post, Twitter)