Breakfast links: If no federal assistance arrives soon, Metro faces more service cuts
Without federal aid, Metro warns of service cuts
With ridership only a fraction of its pre-pandemic levels, Metro says it’s losing $2 million per week. Without any additional federal aid, the transit agency will be forced to cut back on service, staff, and routes, with most of the cuts affecting Metrobus. (Justin George / Post)
MPD displays aggressive tactics during the weekend’s protests
Metropolitan Police Department officers ramped up its tactics on protesters in downtown Washington over the weekend by using chemical sprays and flash bangs. According to MDP, the officers’ actions were in response to protesters who were throwing projectiles at police at attempting to damage property. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
Elrich, MoCo Council criticize Hogan over school reopening comments
On Saturday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the County Council issued a statement condemning Governor Larry Hogan’s comments that school districts should be opened for in-person learning. Elrich said the county will implement a hybrid in-person and virtual model once it’s safe. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)
Thousands gather at National Mall to demand racial justice, equality
The March on Washington 2020 drew thousands of people from across the country, including those with memories of the original march in 1963. The event focused on police accountability reform and other civil rights matters. (DCist)
Median price of home sold in DC rises to $640,000
The median price of a home sold in the District of Columbia has risen to $640,000, a 10% increase from last year. Despite the pandemic, a low inventory combined with high demand has helped to keep the District’s housing marking strong. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
Woman rescued from Metro elevator at Friendship Heights
On Saturday, DC Fire and EMS personnel rescued a woman who was trapped in a elevator 80 feet below the Friendship Heights Metro station. First responders had to repel down the elevator shaft and lift the woman to safety using ropes. (Thomas Robertson / WTOP)
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