Breakfast links: A hyperloop in Maryland?
Hyperloop test track construction to begin in Maryland
Maryland gave Elon Musk the green light to dig 10 miles of tunnels under state-owned roads for the Hyperloop, which could one day reduce the travel time from the District to New York City in just 29 minutes. However, few details of the project have been released. (Mike Laris / Post)
Fate of Hogan’s highway plan rests on its environmental impact
The fate of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's proposal to widen and add toll lanes to a few key highways depends on whether it can be pulled off with little to no demolition of any homes and businesses in the way of construction. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Should “East of the River” be rebranded as “East End”?
DC Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray wants people to refer to the area east of the Anacostia River as the “East End” due to negative connotations surrounding “East of the River” and the success of rebranded neighborhoods like NoMa. (Perry Stein / Post)
Electric dockless bikeshare company JUMP is growing
Jump is planning to grow to increase their stock to more than 100 bikes in November. The electric dockless bikeshare service got rave reviews but has fewer bikes than others, so it can be hard to find one to ride. (Michelle Goldchain / Curbed DC)
Fairfax high school’s Confederate name change grows heated
The Fairfax County School Board is voting this week on a new name for J.E.B. Stuart High School, which is named for a Confederate general. Tensions among community members are running high as the debate continues. (Debbie Truong / Post)
More needs to be done to prep region for major hurricane
The Washington region is particularly vulnerable to a major hurricane thanks to its coastal location, and it's important for public officials to take into account issues like housing affordability as they devise flood prevention strategies. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
After 56 years, the sun sets on RFK Stadium
RFK Stadium ended its 56-year run on Sunday. Even though the stadium wasn't in tip-top shape, football and soccer fans are sure to miss it. Some DC United fans worry that they won't be able to afford tickets to the new stadium. (Martin Astermuhle / WAMU)
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