Breakfast links: For five years, the number of people living with little heat has climbed
The number of Southeast residents without heat is growing
The number of DC residents living without adequate heat has jumped in the past five years. Residents in Ward 7 and 8 are up to eight times more likely to be living with inadequate heat compared to other wards. (Andrea Swalec / NBC Washington)
Maryland is looking for a site to build their new bay bridge
A new bridge across the Chesapeake is needed to avoid heavy congestion and projected 13-mile backups that could arise as soon as 2040. Maryland is conducting a large environmental impact study and considering numerous options for the site. (Colin Campbell / Post)
Metro’s civil rights office is making some changes to the G9
Limited stop bus route G9 on the Rhode Island Avenue corridor is serving a much lower percentage of minority and low-income riders than other routes, a review found. Metro is adding two stops on Route 80 to boost minority ridership. (Max Smith / WTOP)
An Ivy City church is getting privately funded solar panels
Celestial Church of Christ Majemu Parish will be the first to receive a new roof and solar panels from a privately funded partnership between Arcadia Power and New Columbia Solar. The groups want to make solar projects more accessible. (Michelle Goldchain / Curbed)
Georgetown’s Washington Harbour is up for grabs
The more than 550,000-square-foot, mixed-use property that is home to 31 tenants and DC's largest ice skating rink is on the market. The harbour connects multiple trails and parks on the banks of the Potomac. (Michelle Goldchain / Curbed)
Westbard residents are continuing to fight development
A community group called SaveWestbard plans to appeal a judge's decision not to overturn planned development. The judge found county planners sufficiently evaluated greenhouse gas emissions and allowed opportunity for public testimony. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
A self-driving Uber strikes and kills a pedestrian in Arizona
The first fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle happened Sunday night and is now under investigation. Uber will be suspending all trials until further notice. How ready are autonomous vehicles for the road? (Ian Wren / WAMU)
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