Breakfast links: A bill would let DC residents with medical needs show ID to access bathrooms in businesses
A DC bill would let people with medical needs show ID to access bathrooms
A DC Council bill introduced by Brooke Pinto (Ward 2) would give an ID to residents with medical needs such as pregnancy, Crohn’s disease, or inflammatory bowel disease, allowing them to access restrooms in businesses that restrict access for non-customers. (Colleen Grablick / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Following safety and investigation problems, Metro pledges change
Following the Red Line pull-apart this month, Metro has pledged to improve communication to riders during emergencies. And after staff manipulated a faulty bolt during the investigation, Metro says it will improve procedures. (Justin George / Post)
Mayor Bowser’s plan to pay police overtime is attracting criticism
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser asked the DC Council for permission to use funds from District agencies, such as the Department of Health Care Finance, to pay police overtime costs from racial justice protests this summer. (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Fairfax County’s NAACP raises concerns about long lines for early voting
Citing early voting wait times frequently longer than four hours across Fairfax County, the local NAACP is urging the Board of Elections to expand voting hours, hire more poll workers and make other changes to the process. (Gina Cook / NBC4)
Mayor Bowser pushes for in-person school to counter learning loss
Following continued negotiations to reach an agreement to reopen DC schools, Mayor Muriel Bowser has pointed to new, lower assessment scores as an indicator that in-person learning is needed. (Perry Stein / Post)
Residents of wards 7 and 8 speak about the protests for racial justice
After a summer of protests for racial justice, DCist spoke with residents of Wards 7 and 8 about what the protests have meant to them and whether they have seen or felt any changes in the city and their communities. (Dee Dwyer / DCist)
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