Breakfast links: DC Water evaluates mishaps during a recent boil advisory
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DC Water will make improvements after boil water advisory
Following last month's two-day boil water advisory, a new report from DC Water offers a number of improvements on how to better communicate emergencies with the public, such as adding a second server to handle website traffic. (Rachel Sadon / WAMU)
Jack Evans: New FBI HQ should be at Poplar Point
In an op-ed, DC Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans says the federal government should pick Poplar Point as the site of the new FBI headquarters. He writes that the location would save the government $1 billion and spur development nearby. (Jack Evans / Post)
North Bethesda residents go to court against proposed development
Some residents of North Bethesda filed a lawsuit to contest approval of a 309-home development planned for the area. They cite concerns over growing congestion and the loss of several acres of forest. (Bethany Rodgers / Bethesda Beat)
Metro is trying to avoid controversy with the ads in the system
Interpreting Metro's guidelines on advertising is a tricky endeavor. With its ban on issue based ads, the transit agency is trying not to offend riders, but some recent provocative ads for a dating website show that this has been no easy feat. (Martine Powers / Post)
Residents say banning smoking in public housing may lead to evictions
A nationwide ban on smoking in public housing took effect, and housing advocates and residents are concerned that enforcing the ban will be difficult and could lead to more evictions. (Teresa Wiltz / Pew)
A new app has an ambitious goal to reduce congestion
A new app called IncenTrip tries to congestion by allowing users to earn points based on the type of transportation option they choose - walking, biking, ride hailing, etc. Points can then be used towards a reward like a gift card. (Lori Aratani / Post)
Trump scraps the military parade and blames DC leaders
President Trump cancelled plans to hold a military parade on November 10 and blamed local leaders for the high costs of the parade, which were projected to be $92 million. A parade could still come in 2019, however. (Post)
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