Breakfast links: DC nixed new dockless bike and scooter regulations — for now
DC drops plans to regulate dockless bikes and scooters for now
DC has dropped its plan to regulate dockless bikes and scooters and is extending the pilot for another four months. While transportation advocates acknowledge some regulations are necessary, they say the plans would have harmed bike and scooter travel. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Maryland’s process for collecting toll fines is too punitive, drivers say
Some Maryland drivers are finding themselves in debt or with suspended registrations due to what they call a predatory collection system. Others point out that many drivers have simply gotten used to flouting the law, and are upset that it's now being enforced. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Graduation rates in DC are about to go way down
In 2017, the graduation rate for DC public schools was 73%. After WAMU reported that many graduated despite poor attendance, teachers are more strictly enforcing attendance policies and graduate rates are expected to drop. (Perry Stein / Post)
The story behind DC’s unique Intelsat building
The unique building in Van Ness that was formerly home to Intelsat was designed with energy efficiency in mind and features an abundance of natural light. When renovations are complete, a private school will occupy the building. (John Kelly / Post)
Montgomery County’s economy is barely growing
A report that found Montgomery County isn't adding enough new jobs and businesses is raising alarms among candidates seeking county offices and officials trying to secure the county as the location for Amazon's second headquarters. (Jennifer Barrios / Post)
New plans for Georgetown Heating Plant meet historic landmark standards
DC's Historic Preservation Review Board signed off on new designs for the Georgetown Heating Plant, which developers are seeking to transform into condos. Plans had to be altered when the plant was designated a historic landmark. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Pro-Trayon White rally organizer is sorry but not stepping down
DC Housing Authority board member Joshua Lopez apologized for not doing enough to prevent a speaker from delivering anti-Semetic remarks at a rally he organized for embattled Councilmember Trayon White, but said he's not stepping down. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
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