Breakfast links: Metro will stay up late with Nationals fans during the World Series
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Fans heading to a Nationals game by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro will run late service for the World Series
Metro will continue operating on a special schedule since the Nationals are headed to the World Series. If a series game ends after Metro’s service hours, then Metro will provide service up to an hour after that game ends. (Justin George / Post)
Rep. Elijah Cummings passes away at 68
Democratic congressman from Maryland, Rep. Elijah Cummings, passed away Thursday from complications over long standing health challenges, according to a statement from his office. (Jenna Portnoy / Post)
A zoning change could increase solar panel protections
Later this month, the DC Zoning Commission is looking at an amendment to the zoning code which would prevent new construction from obstructing the solar installations on adjacent buildings. (UrbanTurf)
Fairfax County approves a tower in Tysons
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a project that would include a 600-foot tall Iconic Tower, making it the tallest building in the region. The Tysons Skyscraper is part of a three million square feet mixed-use project near the Spring Hill Metro Station. (Alex Koma / WBJ)
Gov. Hogan addresses Bay Bridge traffic backup
Governor Larry Hogan spoke at the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting about the severe traffic jams caused by the Bay Bridge repair project. During the meeting, he also promised to implement urgent actions that will provide some traffic relief. (Jack Moore / WTOP)
Some residents oppose road plans for Eastern Market Metro Plaza project
Some community members voiced concerns over a plan that would change the traffic pattern on the 600 and 700 blocks of D Street SE and close slip lanes as part of the Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park project. (Elizabeth O’Gorek / Hill Rag)
Bethesda’s ‘crosswalk to nowhere’ gets some improvements
A Bethesda crosswalk that came to a dead end in a construction zone, forcing people on foot into traffic, has now been made safer. (Heather Graf / WJLA. Tip: Chester B.)
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