Breakfast links: Much of the Washington region gets a failing grade on healthy air
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Much of the air in the greater Washington region gets a failing grade
The American Lung Association's “State of the Air” report, which looks at ozone and particle pollution levels, gives much of the Washington and Baltimore region a failing grade for its air pollution. (Rachel Nania / WTOP)
DC lawmakers join a growing list of opponents to Hogan’s highway plan
DC councilmembers introduced a resolution outlining opposition to widening portions of I-495 and I-270. Instead, the council is asking for the state to support investment in public transportation as a solution to the region’s traffic problems. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Alexandria officials are furious about Metro’s shutdown extension
Alexandria's city council is upset after learning that Metro was extending the shutdown of six stations on the Yellow and Blue lines south of Reagan National Airport for another six days until after Labor Day. (Max Smith / WTOP)
A lot of people are leaving the Washington region
The number of people leaving the Washington region is greater than the number of those moving here, a Fuller Institute analysis shows, and the region has had a net domestic migration loss since 2013. (Andy Medici / WBJ)
Howard’s pushback on dog walkers on campus is about respect
Howard University students and faculty want DC residents to understand that demands for nearby residents to stop walking their dogs on campus is about respecting space and honoring the historic institution. (Theresa Vargas / Post)
Montgomery County councilmembers seek change to a building moratorium
Two MoCo councilmembers want to change a law restricting new residential development in areas with overcrowded schools. The change would allow projects that add less than 10 students, replace a blighted structure near an “opportunity zone,” or when more than half the residences are affordable housing. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Neighborhood name changes are often corporate
Neighborhoods are often renamed by big businesses and real estate firms outside the community. For example, Amazon, local economics groups, and JBG Smith renamed the Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard areas as “National Landing.” (Raechel A. Portelli / CityLab)
This local artist turns mundane Metro scenes into beautiful art
Local artist Allison Friedel mashes up mundane photos of Metro with nature pictures she's taken in the states and abroad to create stunning blended images. (Elliot Williams / Washingtonian)
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