Breakfast links: In coming years, we’re in for wilder and wetter weather
Weather will get warmer, wetter, and wilder in the region
Recognizing that human-driven climate change is already locally affecting the Washington region, DC and other governments in the region are planning to adapt to a “warmer, wetter, and wilder” future by improving infrastructure and attempting to reduce carbon emissions. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
That Georgetown ‘mountain lion’ is just a pet cat
On Sunday morning, Georgetown was in a frenzy over security video of what appeared to be a large, tan-colored predator scaling a resident’s fence—until people realized it was only a house cat named Cookie. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
A MoCo pedestrian dies from injuries sustained last week
Eleanor Cohen, 78, died Monday from injuries sustained last week after being hit by a driver attempting to turn out of a grocery store lot as she was crossing Copley Place in Gaithersburg. (Martin Weil / Post)
How DC’s transgender women protect each other
The American Medical Association is calling violence against the transgender community an “epidemic,” following the murder of at least 18 trans people this year in the US. Transgender women are mobilizing to protect trans sex workers in DC, who are often most vulnerable. (Samantha Schmidt and Marissa Lang / Post)
Bowser rallies for DC statehood
Ahead of the first House hearing in 25 years on DC statehood scheduled for later this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed a statehood rally Monday that included veterans, residents, and District employees waving 51-star flags. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
MoCo mulls changes to its new accessory apartment law
Proposed amendments to Montgomery County’s two-month-old law may require executive departments to report on accessory apartments. This would improve data around issues feared by ADU opponents, such as increased traffic, strained parking, and lowered property values. (Kate Masters / Bethesda Beat)
Arlington prepares to expand and renovate Banneker Park
Following the acquisition of three properties, the Arlington County Board is set to approve a $2.6 million contract to renovate the 12.5-acre Banneker Park, a section of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and a dog park. (Vernon Miles / ARLnow)
Uber pulls its e-bikes in Atlanta and San Diego
Following tightened local regulations on micromobility companies in Atlanta and San Diego, Uber is removing its fleet of JUMP electric bikes in both cities and reducing the number of JUMP scooters in San Diego. (Aaron Short / Streetsblog)
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