Breakfast links: “Mayor of Metro” Jack Evans resigns from WMATA following an ethics violations report
Jack Evans resigns from the Metro board
After months of discussion of Councilmember Jack Evans’ alleged ethics violations as chair of the Metro board, Evans has resigned. This follows the release of a memo concluding that Evans used his position to aid friends and clients. (Rachel Kurzius / WAMU)
Where is Metro after the 2009 fatal crash?
It’s been 10 years this weekend since the 2009 fatal Metro crash. The anniversary marks how much has changed on the metro system, from greater oversight and less automation, and how much is left to improve. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Metro moves back to automatic door openings on the Red Line
Starting July 7, metro doors on the Red Line will open automatically, as opposed to being manually controlled by train operators. Trains doors have been manually operated for years, after several instances of doors opening on the wrong side or the platform. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
MoCo stops new residential construction for 12% of the county
The Montgomery County Planning Board has stopped new residential construction on 12% of the county for the next year in an effort to stop overcrowding in schools. The county is in the middle of a severe housing shortage. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
Which neighborhood has the most rats of them all?
This map shows neighborhoods calls in the District to 311 for rodent relief. In the past month, DC residents have called about rats almost 700 times, and the neighborhood with the most calls is Columbia Heights. (Jordan Fischer / WUSA9)
Where did DC’s sports betting revenue really go?
Though DC lawmakers had stated that revenue from sports betting, which was legalized in 2018, would go to early childhood education and violence prevention, it appears the revenue went to the city’s general fund. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Skip scooters are suspended after another fire
Skip will pull its dockless scooters from service in the Washington region after a second fire with one of its products. The District Department of Transportation has temporarily suspended the company’s license. (Luz Lazo / Post)
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