Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser and the DC Council spar over affordable housing
Bowser, DC Council disagree on how to fund affordable housing
Mayor Bowser is mad at the DC Council for cutting millions from her housing proposals, while the DC Council says its simply redirecting funds to other incentives that would produce or preserve more affordable housing than the mayor's plan. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
A local developer suggests a monorail for I-270
To relieve congestion on I-270, one developer is proposing a monorail between Frederick and Shady Grove station. With a price tag of $3.4 billion, the monorail wouldn't require any homes along I-270 to be demolished and would be less expensive than extending the Red Line. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Pediestrian dies after hit-and-run in Prince George’s County
A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in Upper Marlboro on Sunday morning. Police found a vehicle nearby that may have been involved was found, and the driver is cooperating with law enforcement. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Library in Southwest DC will close to make way for new library
DC's Southwest Library will close on June 1 and construction of a new library will begin later that month. The new library will feature more public space as well as solar panels and a green roof. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
New poll finds most area residents oppose congestion pricing
According to a new survey, 63% of Washington area residents oppose paying a toll to drive into downtown DC, with many commuters saying they already pay enough for parking and existing tools. The survey also found a slight majority is in favor of dedicated bus lanes. (Luz Lazo and Emily Guskin / Post)
Virginia preps for the possibility of more Confederate-named roads to change
Anticipating more requests to change Confederate-named roads, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is planning a task force. The board recently approved Arlington's request to change Jefferson Davis Highway. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Have a tip for the links? Submit it here.