Breakfast links: Restaurants, cafes, and bars - oh my!
DC’s nightlife has grown in leaps and bounds
Since 2008, DC has grown by about 100,000 residents, a surge accompanied by an increase in bars, clubs, and restaurants, from 800 to close to 1,300. Places that cater to African Americans and LGBTQ+ audiences have seen their numbers drop. (Kate Rabinowitz / DC Policy Center)
Homelessness in DC, as seen in 10 graphs
Despite marked progress in combating homelessness, DC still ranks far worse than the national average, especially with regard to homeless families. Issues such as a high housing wage, the hourly pay required to afford a two bedroom, are contributing to the crisis. (Sydney Covitz / Street Sense)
Five years after the derecho, power companies reflect on lessons learned
Five years after a powerful derecho hit the DC region, causing massive power outages and damage, power companies look back at improvements made after the storm, such as faster reporting and emphasis on power restoration for critical buildings. (Michelle Bach / WTOP)
DDOT wants to know about DC’s most dangerous intersections
DC's Department of Transportation is collecting data on the most dangerous intersections around DC to share with the public and hopefully reduce accidents. The department's new initiative will collect and post data on crashes that resulted in injuries on its website. (Michelle Quander / WUSA)
Is Shaw really a posterchild for gentrification?
What draws young professionals to DC, and to Shaw? Academics like Derek Hyra have posited numerous theories, but the forces at work are complex, and Hyra's work along with some of the critique that has followed show it's not easy to define gentrification. (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
Can a new bill take money out of DC politics? It aims to
The Fair Elections Act, proposed to the DC City Council, would create a public elections fund to cut corporate and big-dollar donations to political campaign. The bill was the subject of a 7-hour hearing yesterday with proponents arguing it would increase the competitiveness of less prominent candidates while only costing the city $5 million a year. (Rachel Chason / Post)
An Apple store for Carnegie Library moves forward
The DC Historical Society will move on July 7, after the Historical Preservation Review Board approved plans for an Apple store in the organization's current home at the Carnegie Library. The proposal has been subject to criticism, but will ultimately move ahead this fall. (John Kelly / Post)
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