Breakfast links: Librarians are DC’s latest overstretched front-line workers
DC librarians are stretched to the limit
The omicron surge has institutions everywhere understaffed due to illness, and DC public libraries are no exception. On top of that, librarians are also being asked to distribute COVID-19 tests, and their time is stretched thin. (Julie Zauzmer Weil / Post)
How the Washington region has changed in the pandemic era
From the “suburban surge” to streeteries to cheaper transit, Washingtonian takes stock of how the Washington region has changed in the past two years. (Washingtonian)
Metro’s General Manager to retire in six months
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is retiring in six months, WMATA announced Tuesday afternoon. Wiedefeld, 66, has led the transit system for six years. WMATA will kick off a recruitment process immediately, beginning with next week’s board meeting. (DCist)
Montgomery County capital budget proposal includes climate measures
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a $51 billion capital budget proposal for 2023 to 2028 that includes millions for bus rapid transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and converting Ride On to a zero-emissions fleet. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Discrimination investigation into Arlington apartment complex continues
Virginia has a new attorney general, but a civil rights investigation into Arlington’s Serrano Apartments will continue. The investigation comes months after residents reported poor living conditions at the affordable apartment complex. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Senators look to remove white supremacist’s name from Chevy Chase fountain
A fountain in Chevy Chase Circle is named after Francis G. Newlands, an avowed segregationist. Now US Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin have introduced a bill to remove his name from the federal park. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Job alert: Public Affairs Specialist for DMPED
DC’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) invites applications for a Public Affairs Specialist to monitor relevant media coverage, draft press releases and other communications, and develop new ideas for effectively communicating DMPED’s objectives, impact, and available resources. This is a sponsored listing. Learn how to submit your own here. (Government of the District of Columbia)
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