Breakfast links: Fear not, Metro station signs with font mistakes will be fixed
The wrong font appeared at the Van Dorn Metro station. Image by m01229 licensed under Creative Commons.
The wrong font was used on some Metro station signs
The vendor responsible for new Metro station signs at six stations under renovation slightly deviated from using the familiar Helvetica font for station names, and people noticed. The contractor has since agreed to replace the signage. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
A MoCo teen’s memorial service draws hundreds
A memorial service for a Jacob Cassell, a Winston Churchill High School student who died after being struck by a driver while biking on Old Georgetown Road, drew hundreds of mourners who remembered his sense of humor and school pride. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
DC’s public financing program empowers new candidates for Council seats
DC’s new public financing program for campaigns could diversify the District’s candidate pool and has already drawn primary challengers to well-establshied members of the DC Council like Jack Evans and Brandon Todd. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Rail tie issues could impact the Silver Line’s opening date
The anticipated opening date of the second phase of the Silver Line is July 16, 2020, but that could change due to rail tie issues. Metro will also have to factor in scheduled maintenance for the Orange Line in 2020 and 2021. (Max Smith / WTOP)
The District is getting six new murals
DC will have six new murals by September 23 thanks to the MuralsDC initiative, which provides funding for local artists and helped create eight murals last year. One of the new murals will be in Northeast DC, while the rest will be in Northwest. (Gaspard Le Dem / DCist)
Tricycles and e-cargo bikes could be coming next to DC
Starting this month, the District will launch a four-month pilot program for shared mopeds. DC is also exploring more mobility options like tricycles and e-cargo bikes, which could help those with disabilities and make it easier to transport things like groceries. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Skip e-scooters will return after being pulled for catching fire
Electric scooter operator Skip pulled its scooters from the region in mid-June after some scooters and their batteries caught on fire. Since then, the company says its taken steps to improve battery safety, and the District has given the green light for the scooters to return. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
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