Breakfast links: How will Discovery’s departure affect Silver Spring’s creative economy?
How will Discovery’s departure affect the local film industry?
Discovery was one of the nation's biggest distributors of nonfiction programming, turning Silver Spring into a documentary hub and drawing sound mixers, editors, and other post-production pros. What happens now that it's leaving? (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
Who gets to have the urban mobility data?
Getting around urban environments increasingly involves a mix of private and public transit — so who gets to use the data? Policymakers need it to make smarter policy decisions, but private transportation companies don't always want to share. (David Zipper / CityLab)
These sneakers let you ride Berlin’s subway for free
Berlin transit authority BVG and Adidas are releasing a limited-edition line of sneakers that allow wearers to ride the Berlin subway for free for the rest of the year. The kicks feature the familiar seat upholstery pattern found in Berlin's trains. (Feargus O’Sullivan / CityLab)
DC leaders call for independent investigation into graduation rates
The first part of the Ballou High School graduation rate investigation could come as soon as Friday. However, some DC officials say all public and charter schools in the district should be subject to an independent investigation. (Kate McGee / WAMU)
Online shopping could be forcing DC retail to diversify
District shop owners worry about a “retail apocalypse” as rents get higher and online shopping grows in popularity. However, the changes are also forcing them to get creative, offering things like personalized services and unique goods. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
Hundreds of homeless people have been placed in housing in DC
Since November, more than 400 families and people without homes have been placed in housing, as part of a “rapid rehousing” effort by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. However, some advocates say the program is expensive and unsustainable. (Rachel Chason / Post)
Some motorcycles are being tolled on I-66
Motorcyclists are supposed to be able to ride for free on the new I-66 toll lanes, but some have been charged since tolling began last month. That's because a laser scanner that calculates vehicle size has been reading some motorcycles as cars. (Luz Lazo / Post)
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