Maintenance workers at DCHA property Highland Dwellings in Southeast DC by DCHA.

DCHA appoints interim director Dorian Jenkins

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) has appointed Dorian Jenkins as an interim director following a series of highly publicized management challenges. Jenkins, a consultant from Nan McKay specializing in public housing issues, joins the organization as they continue their search for a permanent director. Jenkins has many immediate tasks, including reopening the public housing waiting list for the first time in a years.  (Morgan Baskin / DCist)  

Search for driver continues after pedestrian dies in fatal crash near White House

At the intersection of 17th Street and Constitution NW, the southwest corner of the White House grounds, a driver fled from Secret Service officers looking to stop the car due to expired tags.  The unidentified driver ran through a red light and killed one man and injured a 13-year-old girl as they walked in the crosswalk.  (Abigail Constantino / WTOP)  

Arlington considers increasing the time drivers must stop for pedestrians

The Arlington County Board will decide on Saturday whether to require drivers to stop not only when a pedestrian enters their lane but also when a pedestrian enters an adjacent lane and heads in their direction. This proposal is seen as a way to advance Arlington’s Vision Zero goals, as crashes involving pedestrians made up one-third of the severe or fatal crashes between 2018 to 2022.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)  

Prince William County Board rejects proposed developer moratorium amidst data center contention

Prince William County Board voted along party lines to reject a proposal by County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R-Brentsville) for a moratorium on zoning approvals for development during the lame duck period following Election Day. The newly elected board is expected to be less data center friendly, which would put the county’s digital gateway plans for data centers in limbo. A developer moratorium could have also affected other retail and housing proposals.  (Margaret Barthel / DCist)  

BWI Airport enters contest for “Americas Best Bathroom”

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport is in the running for the coveted title after completing renovations on their restrooms as a part of a $55 million dollar investment. The number of passengers using BWI Airport has increased 20.9% from 2021 to 2022. The investment was partly made to accommodate the increase in travelers.  (Jordan Pascale / DCist, Chris Berinato / Fox 5 News, Baltimore Washington International Airport)  

Settlement reached in lawsuit over Chesapeake Bay pollution

A joint settlement agreement has been reached in two similar federal lawsuits filed against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by a Chesapeake Bay Foundation-led coalition and the attorneys general of DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware alleging insufficient action to combat Chesapeake Bay pollution from Pennsylvania. The settlement requires the EPA to address agricultural and stormwater pollution, monitor farms, and increase compliance efforts. It aims to reduce pollution and fulfill commitments to clean water.  (Danielle E. Gaines / Maryland Matters)  

Baltimore’s Metro SubwayLink resumes service after fire highlights system challenges

Baltimore’s Metro SubwayLink system resumed service on July 12 with single-track operations after an electrical fire on July 7 had the system down for nearly a week. The incident underscores the system’s frequent mechanical failures and the need for repairs, which surpass similar rail lines across the country. Significant investment is required to bring the transit system to a state of good repair. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)  

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