Breakfast links: One Metrobus ridership stat that rose during the pandemic
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Inside a Metrobus in November 2020 by the author.
A third of Metrobus rides are now going unpaid
Metrobus riders aren’t paying fares on 34% of trips, according to WMATA. That percentage doubled during the pandemic, as Metro has also grappled with declining ridership. (Justin George / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Arlington launches free and reduced bus fares for students, low-income people
Arlington will cover all or part of bus fares for thousands of residents for the next 18 months, including some students and people enrolled in SNAP or TANF. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Baltimore legislation could turn vacants into affordable housing
A Baltimore legislation package could help the city convert vacant rowhouses into affordable housing, an issue given particular urgency by the death of three firefighters battling a vacant blaze in January. (Annie Rose Ramos / WJZ13)
Lost photos of 1970s DC resurface
A local photographer unearthed a trove of photos depicting the people and places of DC in the 1970s. (Maya Pottiger / Washingtonian)
Office of the Tenant Advocate warns of eviction spike
DC could soon see a spike in evictions that could put more than 40,000 households at risk, and nonprofits are urging the District to fund rental assistance. (Chelsea Cirruzzo / Axios)
DCist says ‘no comment’
DCist’s comment section is no more, the publication announced last week, citing difficulty committing resources to proper moderation. Washingtonian explores the history of that particular local corner of the internet, from its role in a changing internet landscape to the issues that led to its demise. (Andrew Beaujon / Washingtonian)
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