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Republican trio moves to repeal DC Home Rule

Three House Republicans introduced a bill that would repeal the 1973 Home Rule Act, which gave Washington an elected mayor and council. Though unlikely to pass, Council Chair Phil Mendelson says its introduction reflects “antipathy toward the District.”  (Meagan Flynn / Post, Alanea Cremen / WUSA9)  

Washington region new home listings hit a 20-year low

July saw the lowest number of housing units added to the market in Greater Washington since 2003, a Bright MLS report shows, making it an even greater struggle for would-be homeowners in a market in which the median home price 30% higher than in 2019.  (UrbanTurf)  

An extension of I-95 Express Lanes to open Thursday and Friday

10 additional miles of toll express lanes will open Friday along I-95 in Stafford County. The project, costing $670 million, will enter a phase two, adding additional onramps and offramps, expected to be completed this winter.  (Colleen Kelleher / Northern Virginia Magazine)  

Fairfax County to request $9.2 million federal grant for new walkways and crosswalks

Fairfax County’s Department of Transportation will request $9.2 million for five pedestrian improvement projects under the federal Transportation Alternatives program. The projects mainly focus on enhancing safety and aim to fill gaps in existing infrastructure.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)  

New Maryland public service programs begin taking applicants

The application portal has opened for Maryland’s first offering of the Service Year Option and Maryland Corps, programs that pay $15 per hour and give a $6,000 stipend for a nine-month commitment to service at government agencies and local businesses.   (Kate Ryan / WTOP)  

Developer creating backup data center plan for Landover Mall site if FBI doesn’t go there

The owners of the former Landover Mall site filed an early-stage regulatory approval with Prince George’s County to designate the site as a data center, in case it’s not selected to be the next site for the FBI headquarters. The developers are still committed to the site becoming the new FBI headquarters but want to have a backup plan. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)  

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