Breakfast links: The future of Barry Farm is still in flux
Barry Farms by Eric T Gunther licensed under Creative Commons.
Board looks for plans that honor Barry Farm’s history
While the Historic Preservation Board didn’t designate Barry Farms as a historic site this week or protect it from demolition, it did call for DC officials and developers to create a plan that better preserves the history of the place. (Alex Koma / WBJ)
Which mode of transportation would win in a race through DC?
City Paper sent five types of travelers—a driver, bicyclist, scooterist, ride-hailer, and public transit rider—on a cross-town race through the city to see who would be the winner. (City Paper)
Jack Evans opposes a new bagel shop in Georgetown
Call Your Mother, a popular bagel shop wants to open a second location in Georgetown. But Councilmember Jack Evans is against the idea, citing concerns about blocked sidewalks, congested traffic, and rats. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
MCPS may take back a former school building
Montgomery County Public Schools is mulling whether it will recover the Kensington facility currently occupied by the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission in Silver Spring. The Housing Opportunities Commission plans to move to another location in the area. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Magazine)
Montgomery won’t add another early voting site
The Maryland State Board of Elections voted not to move forward with a measure that would open an additional early voting booth site. This issue has been a point of contention for Montgomery County, the Board of elections, and voting advocates. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / WAMU, Kate Masters / Bethesda Beat)
One neighborhood says “no” to a charter school
DC Prep wants to build a middle school for 4th to 8th graders in Fort Stanton but some residents are not happy about the idea, and say they were not given notice of the school’s plan. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
Here’s where to celebrate the Nats win on Saturday
Fans can celebrate the Nationals’ incredible win at the championship parade, which will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, November 2. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
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