Breakfast links: Metro will address late night service in 2019…in 2019
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Metro will decide whether to reinstate late night service next year
The Metro board will decide whether to increase or fully reinstate late night service in 2019. It did however approve a fare increase for special events and scheduled a public hearing on expanding rush hour windows. (Faiz Siddiqui / Post)
This new startup wants to make registering accessory apartments simpler
Due to the difficulty in developing an accessory dwelling unit that meets city codes and restrictions, a new startup is working with homeowners to more easily determine if they can create a structure. The startup links individuals with experts, relevant materials, and other resources. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
A dump truck driver hit a pedestrian who pushed her stroller out of harm’s way
A dump truck driver struck a woman walking just south of Key Bridge in Arlington, Virginia, but she managed to push her stroller out of harm's way. The woman was seriously injured but the baby was unharmed. (Andrea Swalec / NBC4 Washington)
DC’s appeals court rules a Union Market-area project can go ahead
A lawsuit challenging development at Union Market was defeated as DC’s appeals court found no basis for overturning the Zoning Commission’s approval. It said impacts of the development had been sufficiently considered. (Katie Arcieri / WBJ)
This outdated Metro sign in a Maryland backyard is a puzzle
A woman visiting relatives in Accokeek, Maryland made a surprising discovery in her uncle’s backyard: full-sized Metro sign, leaning against a tree. Her uncle says it came with the house, and no one knows how it first got there. (Dave Stroup / DCist)
Amazon’s move to Virginia may not have the impact you were expecting
Despite the hype, more experts continue to predict that Amazon's second headquarters will not drastically alter the Washington region. New research indicates that while the move will have a localized affect, most residents will not see much of a difference. (Patricia Sullivan / Post)
An effort to reduce community violence looks to youth outreach
A community effort to combat violence in DC works with the young people who are most affected by community violence to generate awareness of the issues and possible non-violent solutions. (Peter Hermann / Post)
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