Breakfast links: DC cooling center access was inconsistent last week — and we’re in another heatwave
Many cooling centers weren’t open during last week’s heat emergency
DC listed 37 facilities as available cooling centers when temperatures spiked last week. But only 19 of those places confirmed that they were cooling centers and knew about the heat emergency. A heat emergency has been declared this week as well for Tuesday and Wednesday. (Street Sense, DC Executive Office of the Mayor)
How rental costs changed near Metro stations in the past year
Rent fell near 60% of Metro stations in the past year, with the most dramatic decrease around the Navy Yard station. Units near the West Hyattsville station saw the biggest increase in costs. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Opinion: Why Maryland and Virginia differ on highway widening
Post columnist Robert McCartney writes that political differences between Virginia and Maryland is the key reason Virginia has laid so much more asphalt in the form of private toll roads, while Maryland’s Beltway expansion has stalled. (Robert McCartney / Post)
Courts temporarily block Hogan’s efforts to cut off enhanced unemployment
Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration is trying to end enhanced federal unemployment aid for Marylanders who lost jobs during the pandemic. But as lawsuits against the order work their way through the courts, a court order temporarily blocking the move means aid will continue for now. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
The lowdown on DC’s new visitor parking system
DC has launched a new digital portal for residents to access and print parking permits for their visitors. The system is license plate based and is meant to be harder to misuse. (Jacob Fenston / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Yep, those were tornadoes last week
Two tornadoes touched down in DC and Arlington on Thursday last week, the National Weather Service has confirmed. One touched down from Arlington to the National Mall, and the other blew through the H Street Corridor to Kingman Park. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
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