Breakfast links: New student data shows a racial divide in the region
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New data show racial disparities among the region’s students
Black and Hispanic students are more likely to be disciplined, are more likely to be behind a grade level, and are less likely to be enrolled in an advanced placement course than white students, 2015-2016 school year data show. Racial minority students fare worst in DC than elsewhere in the region. (Jenny Abamu / WAMU)
Lyft launches a scooter-share in DC
Lyft has launched a fleet of scooters in the District. DC is now the third city in which the ride-hailing company now has rentable scooters; it plans to launch similar programs for bikes in the future. (Rachel Sadon / DCist)
Metro asks for input on fare change plans
Metro has released a new survey asking for input on plans to increase fares around large events and changes to parking fees. The increases are intended to offset the cost of running extra trains and to help cut down on visitors using the parking garages overnight. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Evidence shows Trump likely intervened in the FBI headquarters decision
Evidence has increased showing that President Donald Trump was personally involved in the decision to keep the FBI headquarters in DC. In addition to being highly unusual and counter to established protocol, there are questions about whether the president was trying to reduce competition with his hotel. (Mitch Miller / WTOP)
Manor Park is getting new apartments and a cider cannery
Manor Park in Northwest is scheduled to get a new development with 46 apartments and a cannery from local cidery ANXO. The neighborhood has not seen much development in the past. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
DC’s mayor was given new powers to force Providence Hospital to stay open
The DC Council has passed legislation that would allow the mayor to force a hospital to remain open. It's a direct response to Providence Hospital's planned closing, which advocates fear will leave large numbers of residents with little access to healthcare. (Peter Jamison / Post)
Be DDOT’s freight planner!
The District Department of Transportation is looking for a freight planner to deal with loading zones and other issues around ensuring people can get their deliveries as more and more people use Amazon and other services. Is that you? (DDOT)
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