Breakfast links: The cold can be hard for zoo animals to bear
Image by Brian Allen used with permission.
Here’s how zoo animals “bear” the cold
Different animals have different needs, so when temperatures plummet, the National Zoo staff makes sure animals that need warmth are snug indoors. Some, like the cheetah, enjoy the frigid weather more than you'd expect. (Kathy Goldgeier / WAMU)
As the temperature drops, DC amps up shelter efforts
DC is staying true to its pledge to offer shelter to any who seek it during the winter months. Not many cities make such a commitment, so its important to spread the word that beds are available for those who need. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
DC and other expensive cities rank low in eviction rates
Surprisingly, cities with the lowest percentage of evictions are among the most expensive in the country. The lowest five include San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Boston, and DC was tied with New Orleans at number 10. (Michele Lerner / Post)
Metro plans last-minute maintenance to prepare for New Year’s
Single-tracking on Saturday will reduce Silver, Orange and Blue lines service to once every 24 minutes, while the Red Line will have some single-tracking up until 6 pm on Sunday, when service will resume normalcy for the rest of the night. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Alexandria commits to Vision Zero
While there remains some doubt as to whether or not Vision Zero will get the results it boldly seeks, Alexandria joins DC in aiming for no fatalities or serious injuries through a variety of measures, including making intersections safer. (Washcycle)
A new bike and pedestrian path opens near Pentagon
A new 14-foot wide bike and pedestrian path has been opened on eastbound Washington Boulevard to replace the previously narrow path. (Chris Teale / ARLnow)
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