Breakfast links: Contract negotiations with WMATA’s biggest union fail
WMATA, union talks break over proposed benefit changes
WMATA's biggest union ended contract negotiations with WMATA because WMATA wants to replace its pension fund with a 401(k). Now a federal mediator will decide on the new contract terms. The last contract expired in June 2016. (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)
Arlington to continue weighing options on future VRE station in Crystal City
Arlington's planning commission will take more time to study where a new VRE station should go in Crystal City, rather than move forward with the plan popular with VRE and county staff to keep the station close to the Metro station. (Chris Teale / ARLnow)
Is Maryland giving people enough notice about Purple Line construction?
Maryland public officials and residents say the state isn't doing enough to communicate news on construction related to the Purple Line, citing the closure of the Georgetown Branch Trail with only a few days' notice as an example. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
DC and Loudoun need to address office space, transit issues to land new Amazon HQ
Some area jurisdictions have challenges to address if they want to snag Amazon's new headquarters. Loudoun's Metro stations won't be ready until 2020, and the District probably won't have enough commercial space available. (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
Montgomery to bad landlords: we’re coming for you
Montgomery County is getting tough on negligent landlords by hiring more home inspectors to inspect multifamily properties every two years and by launching a campaign to help low-income tenants know their rights. (Josh Hicks / Post)
New TSA HQ spurs hopes for revitalization of Springfield
The plan to move TSA's headquarters to Springfield is the culmination of a long effort to revitalize an area known for its warehouses. Fairfax County officials hope that the move will catalyze future development. (Antonio Olivo / Post)
It’s hard to get foreign governments to fix their blighted DC properties
Properties in DC that are owned by foreign governments don't have to pay property taxes or follow building codes, so residents have to go through the State Department or do their own outreach when properties become neglected. (Jenna Portnoy / Post)
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