Breakfast links: The region’s rivers are still heavily polluted from last week’s storm
Waterways throughout the region remain polluted after last week’s rainfall
Last week’s record-breaking rainfall inundated sewer systems and caused bacteria levels to rise in rivers and creeks across the District to the point that nearly none are safe for swimming. But the damage would have been much worse had the District not updated its sewer system last year. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
The Vienna Town Council nixes an assisted-living facility over parking
A proposed Vienna senior living center had 50% more parking spaces than engineering standards call for, and two more than needed at peak periods even if nobody carpooled, was sick, or took transit. Nonetheless the Vienna Town Council rejected it, saying there was not enough parking. (Michael Dranove / Tysons Today)
An AU student is one of DC’s youngest ANC commissioners
At 20 years old, American University student Taylor Berlin is serving as one of DC’s youngest Advisory Neighborhood Commission officers, where she is working to improve relations between neighbors and university students, who were previously underrepresented. (Cortlynn Stark / Post)
Purple Line contractors say a five-month delay is not enough
Maryland has approved a five-month delay in the opening of the Purple Line from March to August 2022 to account for delays caused by lawsuit intended to stop the project and other items. But the contractors behind the Purple Line say five months is not enough, and that it may not open until March 2023. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
The Sun Trust Plaza in Adams Morgan could be used for a library
An Advisory Neighborhood Commission in Adams Morgan voted in support of using Sun Trust Plaza as the site of a future library. (Yasna Khademian / DCist)
Amazon’s latest HQ2 plans include more pedestrian pathways
Amazon has updated its HQ2 plans to include more tha twice the amount of retail space initially offered, a well was more pedestrian walkways, green space, and canopies to protect against weather elements. (Julie Cheng / DCist)
Part of Canal Road will stay closed for repairs after last week’s storm
A section of Canal Road NW will remain closed for an additional week to repair damage incurred after flood waters swept through the road last week, and left six motorists stranded. (Gaspard Le Dem / DCist)
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