Breakfast links: A federal judge called Metro’s approach to issue ads “very random”
Metro seems likely to lose in court over not permitting “issue” ads
Metro refused to display ads for an upcoming ACLU conference as part of its policy against advertising on controversial issues. The ACLU filed suit, and yesterday a federal judge called Metro's policy towards deciding which ads to run “very random.” (Ann Marimow / Post)
Clarendon is setting up nighttime drop off zones for ride hails
In an effort to cut down on bad driving and illegal parking during popular bar hours, Clarendon is working with local taxis and ride hailing services to set up dedicated pick up and drop off zones where vehicles can stop for five minutes only. (ARLnow)
Enclosed electric bike pods are a new rentable city vehicle
Veemo is a service renting enclosed pods powered by an electric bike, offering a little more weather protection and storage space than the traditional bike. The Canadian company that operates it only runs in British Columbia for now. (Max Kittner / Mobility Lab)
What future memorials are planned for the National Mall?
There are four federally approved memorials, ranging from unplanned to fully designed, which will eventually land downtown. They will honor President Eisenhower, WWI and Desert Storm veterans, and the Global War on Terror. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
A multi-use development in Northeast DC relies on a zoning map amendment
A proposed development with 60-100 new housing units at the corner of 2nd and K Streets Northeast will require the owners of the current rowhouses to rezone them into mixed use land. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
Media giant Tronc buys the Virginian-Pilot
Tronc, Inc., which already owns the Baltimore Sun, the Newport News Daily Press, and other papers around the nation, just bought the Virginian-Pilot Media company which covers Norfolk and Virginia Beach. (WTOP)
A Maryland candidate is suing to get her name on the ballot
Valerie Ervin filed a lawsuit trying to compel Maryland to reprint its primary ballots in order to include her name in the governor's race. Ervin had been running for lower office until the death of her running mate Kevin Kamenetz. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
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