Breakfast links: Metro workers walk out Thursday, show up Friday
Tensions between WMATA and its labor union continue
On Thursday, Metro workers walked out of a WMATA board meeting in protest of new budget proposal that would bring wages down. There were reports of a pending “sick out” by workers today, but Metro is running normally. (Martin DiCaro / WAMU, Dana Hedgepeth / Post)
Paul Wiedefeld’s no good, very bad week
At Thursday's WMATA board meeting, GM Paul Wiedefeld defended Metro's progress with safety improvements and maintenance, which came after a massive Red Line disruption that morning. (Faiz Siddiqui, Robert McCartney / Post)
In a few weeks, there may be no more homes for sale
Seven neighborhoods in DC, including Mount Pleasant, LeDroit Park, and Brightwood, are very close to having zero homes for sale. That drives up prices and frustrates potential buyers. In a balanced market, there should be around six months' worth of homes on the market. (UrbanTurf Staff / Urban Turf)
A Chinese garden is coming to the National Arboretum
Near the National Arboretum, you'll one day be able to visit the National China Garden, which Chinese officials hope will become to China-US relations what the Tidal Basin's cherry trees are to those between the US and Japan. Construction may start this summer. (Adrian Higgins / Post)
It’s a mad, mad world: Universal Madness streetwear sees a rebirth
Universal Madness, DC's most famous streetwear brand, shuttered in 2010 after more than 25 years in business. But now it's back, and under the tutelage of Chloe Chada’ Van, the daughter of company founder Eddie Van. For now, fans can get new wares at a handful of pop-up shops and tables. (John Muller / City Paper)
Opiod addiction hits local restaurants and bars
The restaurant industry has long been haunted by addiction: cocaine, heroin, alcohol. And, now, opioids, Local restaurateurs, workers, medical professionals, and advocates are making strides to curb drug and alcohol addiction by establishing clearer policies and support programs. (Laura Hayes / City Paper)