Breakfast links: DC is bolstering affordable housing funding, but it may not get to those who need it most
DC’s afforable housing funding boost may leave most vulnerable behind
DC's 2018 budget includes an eight percent year-over-year increase for affordable housing. Though the funding will help maintain and expand certain city programs, they often fail to help residents making below 30 percent of the average median income. (Claire Zippel / DC Fiscal Policy Institute)
Why are DC’s ‘gayborhoods’ are disappearing?
DC was once known for its 'gayborhoods,' areas like Shaw and Dupont Circle where members of the LGBTQ community could live and socialize openly. However, economic pressures like rising rents are closing gay-owned businesses and forcing residents out. (Dan Reed / Washingtonian)
DC Council considers capping parking fees for farmers’ markets
DC charges farmers' markets for every metered parking space they occupy–even if that space would have otherwise been empty. A new bill up for consideration in the DC Council would limit how much farmers' markets are charged. (Zoe Morgan / Current Newspapers)
The challenges of preserving affordable housing in Anacostia
The 11th Street Bridge Park developers are creating a community land trust to create affordable housing, but how can we ensure the project doesn't displace low-income residents further in an area where real estate prices are spiking? (Kojo Nnamdi / WAMU)
Donna Edwards will run for Prince George’s County Executive
Former Maryland Congressmember Donna Edwards has announced that she is running for Prince George's County Executive seat. The current County Executive, Rushern Baker, is running for governor. (Patrick Madden / WAMU)
Alexandria had a refugee crisis after the Civil War
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Alexandria was an “old dirty” city, according to Julia Wilbur, a foremother to today's social workers. A new biography of Wilbur details her work with recently freed slaves as well as day-to-day life in Alexandria at this turning point in its history. (John Kelly / Post)
DC expands and streamlines recycling program
DC has expanded the kind of waste that residents can recycle to include items such as pizza boxes, plastic cups and plates, and to-go containers. The change also simplifies the types of buildings that can recycle these items, including businesses. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
DC won’t appeal gun license restriction to Supreme Court
Following a decision in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia striking down a DC law restricting gun licenses, the city will not appeal to the Supreme Court. DC Attorney General Karl Racine noted that a loss at the Supreme Court would damage other cities' efforts to enact similar laws. (Ann E. Marimow and Peter Jamison / Post)
This DC nonprofit is debuting local business awards
Think Local First, a DC non-profit that supports local business, will host its first awards program for local entrepreneurs, artists and independent businesses. The awards are designed to highlight and support local businesses and initiatives. (Sara Gilgore / WBJ)
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