Breakfast links: Crystal City’s futuristic past and adaptable future
Crystal City was once the model for a future vision of urban living
When it was built, many considered Crystal City to be the urban community of the future, a place with so many amenities you never needed to leave. Even as style has shifted, Crystal City is finding a way to change and adapt to the diverse needs of its residents. (Washingtonian)
Fears about the future for federal workforce lead to regional hiring slowdown
New job growth in the region is at its lowest level since sequestration hit in 2014, and local economists say it's due to fears over the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts and plans to reduce the federal workforce. (Aaron Gregg / Post)
Will closing one lane slow down drivers on Grant Circle?
Starting yesterday, one of the two lanes on Grant Circle in Petworth is closed. The weeklong closure is part of a study to see if drivers will slow down, hopefully making the circle safer and moving toward Vision Zero goals. (Drew Schneider / Petworth News)
Parking lot to become mixed-use development at Rockville Metro
A parking lot between the Rockville Town Center and Rockville Metro Station could soon become a mixed-use development with luxury housing and retail. The developer initially wanted an anchor office tenant but couldn't find anyone. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
Rockville City Council mulls outdoor smoking ban
If the Rockville City Council has its way this week, smoking in the outdoor sections of the city's bar and restaurants will soon be illegal. Rockville would become the largest jurisdiction in the region to have such a ban. (Bill Turque / Post)
Washington will have its very own Wegmans!
Popular supermarket chain Wegmans is planning to open a location near Tenleytown as a part of the redevelopment of the Fannie Mae headquarters on Wisconsin Avenue. It will likely be smaller than most existing stores. (UrbanTurf)
DC parents’ ire over school lottery scandal remains high
Mayor Bowser and her administration technically didn't do anything illegal when children of families connected to the administration got a leg up in the school lottery, but that hasn't stopped parents from voicing criticism. (Post)
Here’s everything you need to know about Crystal City
Washingtonian ran a series about Crystal City on Friday that offered many insights on the Arlington County neighborhood including the visual appeal of Reagan National Airport, what co-living looks like and a recap of Bike to Work Day. (Washingtonian)