Dulles Airport at sunrise by Der Berzerker licensed under Creative Commons.

Dulles Airport head sets course on eve of airport’s 60th anniversary

The Washington Post spoke with Dulles Airport head Richard Golinowski on his vision for the airport as it approaches its 60th anniversary. He emphasized the new concourse and other renovations, along with looking forward to having Metro service at the airport.  (Lori Aratani / Post)  

Public school districts across the region start school year, expect more in-person students

As of Monday, all public school systems in the Washington region have started their regular instruction year, with the vast majority of students returning in person, with various degrees of requirements for COVID-19 mitigation.  (Post)  

U Street Metro west entrance redevelopment plans released

Up to 143 residential units, 67 hotel rooms, and 16 townhomes could be coming to the area around the U Street Metro station at 13th and U Street NW, according to plans filed with DC’s Zoning Commission. The plans include a pedestrian walkway and upgrades to the west entrance of the Metro station.  (UrbanTurf)  

Middle, high school kids can ride Arlington buses for free anywhere

Starting today (Monday), middle and high school students will be able to ride anywhere on Arlington County’s bus system free of charge, provided that they have an iRide SmarTrip card. Previously, middle and high school students could only get free rides on the system if they were traveling to and from school.  (Matthew Delaney / WTOP)  

Housing a hot topic at Northern Virginia economic forum

Housing affordability should be a top priority, according to elected officials speaking at the Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit at George Mason University in Arlington on Thursday. Panelists also spoke about the importance of Metro succeeding in the region.  (Nolan Stout / WTOP)  

Capitol One to host anniversary party for its elevated park in Tysons

The celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Perch skypark in Tysons, Capital One Center will be throwing an anniversary bash on September 16-18. The Perch is located 11 stories above Capital One Hall and includes a dog park, lawn games, and an amphitheater.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)  

Police identify cyclist who died in Montgomery County

Bethesda resident Sarah Joan Langenkamp has been identified by Montgomery County police as the cyclist who died after being struck by a truck driver along River Road on Thursday. Langenkamp, a State Department employee, was riding in a bike lane at the time of the collision.  (Julie Rasicot / Bethesda Beat)  

Person runs into Metro tunnel, causing delays

On Saturday night, a person ran into the Metro tunnel at Rosslyn station and continued to proceed through the tunnel under the Potomac River until reaching Foggy Bottom station, where he was arrested, as he was assumed to be a thief.  As a result, service between the two stations was temporarily suspended.  (Martin Weil / Post)  

Metro train strikes person near Foggy Bottom station

A person was hospitalized with minor injuries after being struck by a Metro railcar at Foggy Bottom station on Sunday morning, resulting in several hours of single tracking on the Blue and Silver lines. According to Metro, the person intentionally got in front of the oncoming train.  (Ian Duncan / Post)  

MoCo Council on track for first female majority in decades

Six women are favored to win seats on the Montgomery County Council this fall, after winning their primary elections in districts highly favorable to their parties. This would be the first time the council would have a female majority since the 1980s and many are running on urbanist platforms.  (Danielle E. Gaines / Maryland Matters)  

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