Breakfast links: Virginia’s final day of primary voting is Tuesday
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Virginia polling place sign by Mrs. Gemstone licensed under Creative Commons.
Virginia votes in primaries Tuesday
Virginia’s primary election day is Tuesday, June 8. WTOP offers a voter guide to help you figure out where and how to vote, and provides a rundown of the candidates. (Rick Massimo / WTOP)
Rockville considers annexing Shady Grove Metro station
Rockville officials are considering annexing nearby areas including the Shady Grove Metro station, which city officials noted could be ripe for development. Since the station is tax exempt, annexation wouldn’t require property owners’ consent. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
BLM Plaza marks anniversary with go-go dancing, vaccinations
Saturday at Black Lives Matter Plaza in downtown DC featured a scene remarkably different from when the plaza was first created a year ago, with residents getting COVID-19 vaccines and dancing to go-go music. (Liz Anderson / WTOP)
MoCo hits new milestone on COVID-19 positivity rate
For the first time since March 2020, the COVID-19 positivity rate in Montgomery County has fallen below 1%. As of last Friday, 53.2% of county residents were fully vaccinated and 63.3% were partially vaccinated. (Bethesda Beat)
Housing program for trans men of color launches in DC this month
The Wanda Alston Foundation plans to open the District’s first housing program for transgender men of color. The two-bed, two-year program is set to open in June. (Lou Chibbaro / Blade. Tip: Chester B.)
Montgomery’s Housing Opportunities Commission leader steps down
The Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission is searching for a new executive director after Stacy Spann, who has led the commission since 2012, announced his resignation effective July 30. (Bethesda Beat)
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