Breakfast links: Some of DC’s anti-discrimination laws were lost for almost 70 years
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Some of DC’s anti-discrimination laws mysteriously disappeared in the 1870s
Back in 1872 and 1873, DC passed two laws forbidding racial discrimination in the city's restaurants. Then the laws physically disappeared for almost 70 years. When they were finally unearthed, they helped black Washingtonians win discrimination cases. (John Kelly / Post)
There’s probably nothing wrong with the Silver Spring economy
Since Discovery Communications announced plans to move their headquarters to New York City, many have said the economy in Silver Spring (and Montgomery County) is bad for business. Is it true? (Mike Diegel / Source of the Spring)
DC announces investment in new housing in Congress Heights
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced financing for the $82 million redevelopment of Parkway Overlook, a development in Congress Heights. The redevelopment aims to improve the housing available without raising rents. (Andrew Giambrone / City Paper)
Amtrak will close lines without extension from Congress
Amtrak could suspend service on tracks that do not have a Positive Train Control (PTC) system, a GPS system. Amtrak is mandated by Congress to ensure all tracks are PTC enabled by 2020, but has asked for an extension for proper implementation. (Michael Sisak / Associated Press)
Going out of business better mean going out of business!
In Loudoun County, a proposed law says a going-out-of-business sale must end in a closed business — no miraculous save and then yet another sale weeks later. (Robert Wertz / WBJ)
DC may consider allowing dirt bikes and ATVs
A potential referendum question would legalize riding dirt bikes and ATVs in DC, which are currently illegal though sometimes ridden in the city anyway. The move would provide the city with additional tax revenue through licenses. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Maryland is starting some new education initiatives
A Maryland commission has outlined five areas of improvement to the state's K-12 system. Lawmakers have proposed legislation on the report, which includes providing all-day preschool for all 4-year-old children and all low-income 3-year-olds. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
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