Breakfast links: Part of DC’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional, judge rules
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A judge struck down a key DC eviction moratorium provision
The DC Superior Court ruled that the District’s eviction filing moratorium does not pass “constitutional muster” because it denies landlords their constitutional right to regain possession of their property. The ruling will only allow hearings, not immediate evictions. (Kyle Swenson / Post)
What is Pete Buttigieg’s record on transportation?
There have been mixed feelings about President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg. CityLab outlines some of the former mayor of South Bend’s transportation ideas and includes a rundown of his record. (Laura Bliss / City Lab)
Maryland board approves Purple Line settlement
Maryland’s Board of Public Works has approved a $250 million settlement that Maryland will pay out to the Purple Line Transit Partners, the Purple Line project’s consortium. (Katherine Shaver / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Can sewage identify COVID-19 hotspots?
DC will begin testing its sewage as part of a national study led by the US Department of Health and Human Services to identify possible hotspots coronavirus hotspots. (Andrew Giambrone / DCist)
A person was struck and killed by a Metro train at Navy Yard
A person was struck and killed by a Green Line Metro train at Navy Yard Station Wednesday morning. (FOX 5. Tip: Chester B.)
Cyclist pleads guilty to trail assault against people posting BLM flyers
A Kensington man pled guilty to second-degree assault charges stemming from an altercation with three young adults who were posting Black Lives Matter signs on the Captial Cresent Trail in June. Brennan apologized for his actions. (Neal Augenstein / WTOP. Tip: Chester B.)
Maryland and Virginia HBCUs get historic donations
Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott is making record-breaking donations to historically Black colleges in Maryland and Virginia. Donations include $40 million for Morgan State University, $30 million for Virginia State, $25 million for Bowie State and $20 million for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. (Luke Garrett / WTOP)
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