Breakfast Links: Paul Wiedefeld’s first year in review
Paul keeps going despite a tough first year
Paul Wiedefeld's first year as the General Manager of Metro has been endless stream of bad news. But many local leaders and transit experts say that he's the right man for the job, and it would be terrible for him to leave when Metro needs him most. (Post)
How should DC leaders stand up against the feds?
The GOP-controlled White House and Congress seems poised to meddle with DC more than ever on issues like marijuana and gun control. Should District leaders unite in resistance or try to find a way to work with the new people in charge? (Post)
The number of contractors at Metro grows
Metro is using more and more contractors these days, for everything from maintenance to track inspection. Some union leaders are worried this could be the start of a larger trend towards privatization. (Martine Powers / Post)
Does Howard County want to be a sanctuary?
The Howard County council will vote Monday whether to be a sanctuary county, which means it will protect undocumented immigrants from federal investigations. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman said he would veto the measure if it passed. (Nick Iannelli / WTOP)
Capital city should embrace its role as a college town
There are a lot of colleges in DC, but many of their respective neighborhoods don't have much of a “college town” feel thanks to local politics and poor zoning rules. This also limits affordable housing options for students. (Dan Reed / Washingtonian)
Big changes in store for Shepherd Park?
Shepherd Park in Northwest DC has long been a diverse community with suburban and urban qualities, and with the pending redevelopment of Walter Reed just around the corner, the neighborhood could be on the cusp of greater change. (Zak Salih / Urbanturf)
Low homeownership among millennials could have huge consequences
Homeownership has long been a key to accumulating wealth in the US, but millennials are so far behind their boomer parents on this measure that it could compromise their economic power for decades and threaten upward mobility. (Joel Kotkin / Daily Beast)
New bus options for Loudoun commuters
Two new Loudoun County commuter bus routes will begin Monday, starting at the Dulles South Park-and-Ride. One route will take riders to downtown DC, including the State Department and Ronald Reagan Building, and the other will pass through Southwest DC. (Liz Anderson / WTOP)