Breakfast links: The fence around the Capitol is back up
Fencing around the US Capitol in preparation for a September 18 rally by Victoria Pickering licensed under Creative Commons.
Capitol fence returns ahead of weekend far-right rally
Concrete barriers and fencing surround the Capitol once again in preparation for the “Justice for J6” rally on Saturday, September 18. DC police have also released a list of street and parking restrictions. (Abigail Constantino / WTOP)
Takoma Junction gets more time
Montgomery County planners granted Takoma Junction, a proposed development in a parking lot near the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op, more time to obtain approval from the State Highway Administration to build a loading area along Route 410. Supporters allege improper influence in the process by neighbor and state comptroller Peter Franchot. (Katherine Shaver / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Three Arlington parks could see significant upgrades
On Saturday, the Arlington County Board will consider three park improvement projects at Thomas Jefferson Park, Towers Park, and Marcey Road Park. The projects are expected to be completed by mid-2022, pending county approval. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Future Metro HQ catches fire
The roof of an office building under construction in DC caught fire Thursday morning. The building is the future site of Metro’s headquarters. Officials say the fire was accidental; two firefighters received minor injuries. (Rick Massimo / WTOP)
Purple Line gets a payout as timeline pushed back again
Maryland’s Board of Public Works has approved funds to pay off existing private activity bonds associated with the Purple Line. But the project timeline has been pushed back: the state now plans to select a new contractor in February 2022. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
Dupont Circle hotel will become high-end senior living community
The Fairfax Embassy Row Hotel in Dupont Circle will be converted into luxury senior living apartments. The hotel was renovated in 2018 but was closed at the start of the pandemic. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
Trump EPA Administrator not a fan of Fairfax County’s plastic bag fee
Fairfax County voted to approve a 5-cent fee on plastic bags Tuesday. Former EPA Administrator (and coal lobbyist) Andrew Wheeler, a Fairfax resident, testified in opposition to the bag fee, blaming China for the plastic litter problem. (Jacob Fenton / DCist)
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