Breakfast links: Where, oh where will the FBI go?
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FBI headquarters in DC by Sammy Six licensed under Creative Commons.
FBI resumes investigating new HQ locations
The FBI is resuming its hunt for a new headquarters location to replace the aging J. Edgar Hoover Building in DC. The agency chose three finalists in 2014 but the Trump administration shut down the process. Now the hunt is back on, though it’s not clear if the original contenders — Springfield, Greenbelt, and Landover — are still in the running. (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to cut greenhouse gases
A bill heading to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk would require the state to cut carbon emissions 60% by 2031 and have net-zero emissions by 2045. Lawmakers expect a veto but think they will be able to override it. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
Arlington’s hottest neighborhoods… literally
A heat map of Arlington shows that the hottest neighborhoods are those with little tree cover to soak up the sun’s rays, particularly along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and around National Airport. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Skateboarders oppose changes to Freedom Plaza
Freedom Plaza, a long expanse of marble with little shade, has long been derided as less than welcoming to most pedestrians, and plans are afoot to redesign it. But one group values the square and doesn’t want to see changes: skateboarders. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Downtown Bethesda dog park stalls due to community opposition
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is suggesting budget cuts that would delay the Norwood dog park in Bethesda for at least two years after the park received some negative community feedback. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
The traffic safety initiatives in Bowser’s budget
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget proposal includes measures boosting traffic safety enforcement and infrastructure improvements. Proposals include funds for “quick-build” road changes, more school crossing guards, and more staff to boot vehicles. (Luz Lazo / Post)
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