Breakfast links: A homeless shelter patio draws ire from Ward 3 residents
The site of the new Ward 3 homeless shelter at 3320 Idaho Ave. NW before construction. Image created with Google Maps.
Ward 3 residents fight changes to a proposed homeless shelter
The planned homeless shelter for Ward 3 is getting pushback from current residents. Neighbors have complained that certain design changes, specifically a large outdoor patio, were added without consulting the neighborhood. (Morgan Baskin / City Paper)
Arlington Cemetery is expanding by 70 acres
Arlington National Cemetery officials warn that it will run out of room in about 25 years, so the Army Corps of Engineers has proposed adding another 40,000 and 60,000 new gravesites by expanding by 70 acres to the south. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
DC’s Heurich House has a new exhibit celebrating local beer
Beer Week is drawing to a close, but you can still learn about DC's beer history at the Heurich House, also known as the Brewmaster’s Castle. The museum has a new exhibit showcasing local breweries' label designs throughout the city's history. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
A new Bellevue development will increase affordable housing
A new development planned for Bellevue will help increase the supply of affordable housing in the area. It will designate 80% of its units for households earning up to 50% of median family income (MFI), and the rest for households making 30% MFI. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
The next phase of the Washington Gateway building comes into focus
The second phase of the Washington Gateway development in NoMa will include hundreds of new resedential units and will incorporate the Metropolitan Branch Trail. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
Memorial Bridge will close for three days in September
Memorial Bridge will be closed from September 14 to September 17 and will affect both vehicle traffic and pedestrians. The closure is needed so that crews can make major repairs to the bridge. (Lori Aranti / Post)
Virginia student test scores decrease
Statewide, Virginia students' standardized test scores dropped across all subjects, including at high performing schools in Northern Virginia such as Loudoun County. State officials attribute the drop to a newly-introduced test; others say that's not the cause. (Jenny Abamu / WAMU)
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