Breakfast links: The feds may block WMATA from buying Chinese railcars and buses
WMATA may be blocked from purchasing Chinese railcars
A provision of the National Defense Authorization Act would prevent Metro from buying railcars and buses with federal funds from Chinese state-owned companies. Lawmakers have cited concerns with the Chinese government’s ability to hack into Metro cars. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
There’s more drama over Seminary Road updates
An Alexandria City councilmember requested an impromptu vote to scuttle the recent Seminary Road improvements, saying she’s worried about emergency vehicle access with the new bike lane. Another councimember accuses her of spreading conspiracy theories. (Vernon Miles / ARLnow)
MoCo faces an uphill battle preserving affordable housing
A new report released by the Purple Line Corridor Coalition says that Montgomery County will need to invest $100 million in its housing fund to preserve affordable housing along the Purple Line corridor. (Kate Masters / Bethesda Beat)
Metro fixed the problems causing Red Line fires
Metro has replaced several faulty insulators that caused fires in a Red Line tunnel on Tuesday. The fires caused significant delays for commuters, but no injuries were reported. (Justin George / Post)
Metro cancels a Green and Yellow Line summer shutdown
An internal Metro document shows that a planned shutdown of the Green and Yellow Line next summer is being canceled due to Metro underestimating the scope and cost of repairs certain stations. (Max Smith / WTOP)
DC’s highlighted in a new ‘Wonder Woman’ trailer
If you watched the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer you may have noticed the many shots of the DC area. (Andrew Beaujon / Washingtonian)
The life of a Rock Creek Park tree
When a 45-foot tall oak falls fell down in Rock Creek Park, the author watched as it continues to grow. When it disappeared, she followed up with the city’s horticulturalists and rangers to find out where it will go in its afterlife. (Lina Tran / Medium)
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