Breakfast Links: What’s it like to see your old house torn down?
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The life and death of North Bradford Street
As Baltimore tears down hundreds of vacant and blighted houses on the city's east side in an effort to reinvigorate the area, current and former residents of North Bradford Street reflect on their experiences. (Steve Hendrix / The Post, David Alpert / GGWash)
DC resolves poor housing conditions in Ward 8
DC has reached an agreement with Sanford Capital, the developer responsible for the Terrace Manor Apartments in Ward 8, to replace smoke detectors, address rodent problems, and other violations. The city sued Sanford Capital in October for negligence, the second suit against the company. (Rachel Sadon / DCist)
Want to vote in Virginia? Prove it
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship before voting in state elections. The bill, if it makes it through the Senate, is likely to be vetoed by Governor Terry McAuliffe. (Graham Moomaw / Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Prince George’s gets a new planning director
M. Andee Green has been appointed as Prince George’s new planning director. While her background includes leading the county's law office and working for many years as a lawyer specializing in land use law, some are concerned that she has no professional experience as a planner. (Johnathon Clinkscales / Andrews Gazette, Bradley Heard / Prince George’s Urbanist)
Bed bugs get cozy at Barry Farm elementary school
Bed bugs and rodents continue to occupy an elementary school in DC's Barry Farm neighborhood despite an ongoing extermination process. Parents expressed their concern about the health and safety of their children as the school remains open. ( Christina Sturdivant / DCist)
A stateside Guinness brewery coming to Baltimore County
Guinness plans to open a brewery and tourist center in southern Baltimore County at a defunct bottling facility. The brewery would test American-style beers and could bring as many as 70 new jobs to the area. (Natalie Sherman / The Baltimore Sun)