Breakfast links: Ugly audit for a DC affordable housing program

One DC affordable housing program in hot water over (very) lax oversight

A DC program intended to spur developers to build affordable housing has mismanaged millions of dollars over the past 15 years, according to a city audit. The program failed to collect loan repayments, check that tenants were income-eligible, or check to ensure developers offered the proper rental pricing.  (Paul Duggan / Post)

New federal budget proposal bad news for the region

The President's budget proposal, released yesterday, includes steep cuts to the federal workforce and to federal programs. That could have some serious immediate and long-term negative impacts on the regional economy.  (Andy Medici / WBJ, The Kojo Nnamdi Show)

People are using ride-hailing apps more than cabs in DC, despite Uber’s troubles

Despite ride-hailing app Uber's recent troubles with privacy and political and social bungles, people are taking more ride-hailing trips overall than taxicab trips in DC. Councilmember Mary Cheh, who helped write the original ride-hailing legislation in 2014, says the city can't fight innovation, but should make sure companies are held accountable.  (Martin Di Caro / WAMU)

ICYMI: Trump’s budget could kill the Purple Line

President Trump's proposed budget cuts funding a transit grant program that the Purple Line needs to move forward. $900 million from the program is slated for the program, but a final grant agreement is not in place due to a pending lawsuit over the Purple Line's environmental impact.   (Jonathan Neeley / GGWash, Andrew Metcalf / Bethesda Magazine)

A proposed one cent tax reduction in Arlington could hurt schools

Big cuts to school funding and library hours are on the table in Arlington after the County Board asked County Manager Mark Schwartz to reduce his originally proposed budget, which would increase property taxes two cents on every $100, to one cent on every $100.  (ArlNow)

What’s the plan for Clarendon’s music club and coffee shop?

Local residents are fighting to save a local music club and coffee shop in Clarendon after redevelopment plans called to partially demolish the club's structure. The developer says they want to keep the club in place, but “Save IOTA” campaigners want more public, detailed plans on how.  (Chris Teale / ArlNow)

Where to find the best street food in DC

DC, known as a melting pot of national, international, and regional residents and cultures, has a thriving street food and food truck scene. Every section of the city has a different take or variation on similar dishes. Here's where to find them.  (Rachel Nania / WTOP)