Breakfast links: Metro isn’t alone in transit woes
NYC and DC are in the same boat when it comes to transit problems
New York City's MTA is looking more like WMATA these days with an increasing number of track problems and rush hour disruptions. Some argue that, like WMATA, MTA's woes come from prioritizing expansion over maintenance and repairs. (Martine Powers / Post)
It takes a lot of work to keep DC’s fountains running
Summer is busy season for the National Park Service as it works to keep the District's 60-plus fountains and pools running amidst a massive maintenance backlog and the difficulty of working with pipes that are over a century old. (Steve Hendrix / Post)
Are new dorms in a Dupont mansion worth the price?
New luxury apartments coming to a Dupont mansion are basically dorms with ornate communal spaces, intended for young, affluent urban professionals. But are the amenities worth a price that's much higher than the city's average? (Roxanne Roberts / Post)
One of the country’s first planned communities is ready to refresh its downtown
When one of the oldest planned communities in the US, Columbia, Maryland, was built 50 years ago, its downtown was thought of as a place to work and not to live. Work has recently begun to align the downtown with modern preferences, and a series of projects will add more residential units. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
Dupont Underground wants to grow, but needs more money first
Dupont Underground, the art organization located in the old Dupont Circle streetcar tunnels, says it needs more funds to expand and fulfill its mission of bringing various groups in the District together. (Rachel Chason / Post)
There are plenty of residential units in the pipeline for Rosslyn
Over 2,500 residential units are slated to arrive in the Rosslyn over the next few years. Here's a rundown of all the projects from those that just got approval to those that are about to start leasing. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Did Metro handle harassment claims properly?
Metro's inspector general is investigating how the agency handled claims that the director of MetroAccess sexually and racially harassed a former employee. They're also looking into whether the allegations had any impact on the employee's termination months later. (Steve Hendrix / Post)
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