Breakfast Links: Gray back in DC business
Vincent Gray chairs health committee
Vincent Gray will make his return to the DC Council as the chairman for the Committee on Health. With 11 total committees, only Robert White and Trayon White will be left without a committee to lead. (DCist)
Cab company can’t compete
Barwood Cab Company, Montgomery County's largest cab service, filed for bankruptcy this week, citing increased competition from Uber and Lyft. Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner says an outdated business model is to blame. (WAMU)
Maryland risks lawsuit to plan stadium
Maryland's Board of Public Works canceled a lease for office space, housing, and retail in midtown Baltimore, despite threats of a $70 million lawsuit from the developer. Governor Hogan has proposed a new stadium in place of the mixed-use project. (Post)
ANC commissioner finds justice
Ward 6B ANC commissioner Denise Krepp has finally secured data on conviction rates in DC, after requesting the data from the Department of Justice for over a year, and even filing a lawsuit in May. Krepp says the data is a starting point to address the problem of violent crime. (DCist)
Homeless gone but not forgotten
On Tuesday, an overnight vigil remembered the homeless men and women of DC who died this past year while living on the streets. Of the 35 who passed, 17 were in possession of housing vouchers, but had not been able to secure housing. (Post)
No new escalator for Huntington
Metro spent nearly $1 million on a new escalator outside the Huntington Metro Station, but it didn't pass county safety inspections because Virginia law requires a canopy to keep people from slipping when it rains or snows. (Covering the Corridor)
DC police commit to inclusivity
DC police's interim chief, Peter Newsham, says DC is committed to fair, unbiased policing, regardless of what's happening at the federal level. Now the division that serves underserved groups will report directly to his office for faster response. (Post)
Uber halts self-driving cars
Days after premiering its self-driving car program in San Francisco, Uber has temporarily stopped operations. The ride-hailing company failed to secure the proper DMV permits and there were several reports of cars running afoul of driving laws. (SFist)
Don’t drink and drive
Through New Year's Day, holiday revelers throughout the DC region can get a free ride home through SoberRide. Riders can call between 10 pm and 6 am for a free ride up to $30. (DCist)
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