Breakfast links: Construction at Farragut Square will last…a while
Construction around Farragut Square could take months
Construction around Farragut Square to replace steel supports and grates will take up to up to four months. The construction began on December 20, after inspections showed that the existing supports could not support daily traffic. (Max Smith / WTOP)
DC saw its highest number of homicides since 2008
The homicide rate in DC reached 166 in 2019, a four percent increase over 2018 and the highest total since 2008. Authorities have blamed illegal guns for the increase in violence. (Alana Wise / WAMU)
MARC train service to West Virginia receives funding
After many discussions and public hearing, West Virginia and the Maryland Transit Administration reached a temporary agreement to fund and maintain MARC train service into the Eastern Panhandle. (Breanna Francis / Journal News)
A Banneker senior looks towards increased advocacy
RuQuan Brown, a senior at Banneker High School, is being pursued by top schools for his academic, athletic and extracurricular achievements. As student body president, a “star” football player and an advocate for gun violence prevention, RuQuan hopes to bring awareness to the issues that affect his community. (Perry Stein / Post)
An Arlington apartment and retail development finalizes construction
Construction at N. Glebe Road and Wilson Blvd will include almost 500 units of housing, in addition to a 41,000 square foot Target. The development, “The Waycroft,” will begin finalizing construction in the next few months. (ARL Now)
Gypsy Sally’s in Georgetown to close
After almost seven years, Gypsy Sally’s in Georgetown will close. The music venue’s building will be converted into condos. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
How Amazon jobs will affect Northern Virginia housing
New housing projections for Arlington County indicate that up to 6,862 households in the county will work for Amazon-related jobs in 2035. About 1,496 of those households will be in the Columbia Pike area. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
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