Breakfast links: Jack Evans, say it ain’t so.
Jack Evans by David licensed under Creative Commons.
Evans runs for his old DC Council seat
Disgraced former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans filed to run in two upcoming elections to replace himself as Ward 2 councilmember. At-large Councilmember Robert C White, Jr. tweeted “absolutely outrageous.” Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau replied, “You are too polite, my friend. This is F-ING OUTRAGEOUS.” (Rachel Kurzius / DCist, @RobertWhite_DC / Twitter, @BrianneKNadeau / Twitter)
MARC trains may soon expand into Virginia
A bill being considered by the Maryland General Assembly would begin the process of allowing MARC trains to travel past Union Station in the District and into Virginia in anticipation of an influx of development and jobs with the arrival of Amazon’s second headquarters in Crystal City. (Luz Lazo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Are boomers moving to cities faster than before?
Although you’re more likely to run into a 54-to-72-year-old in a city now than you would have in the past, Boomers were 11% less likely to live in urban neighborhoods in 2018 than the same age group was in 2000. Still, trend pieces promote the idea that boomers are returning to cities at a more rapid rate than other generations at the same age did. (Jed Kolko / New York Times)
Why is DC’s McMillan development so controversial?
Since acquiring the 25-acre decommissioned McMillan Sand Filtration Site in 1987, the District’s ongoing attempts to develop the land are “a never-ending saga of fits and starts that go back more than a decade, and bring out some of the most heated local commentary around.” (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
Virginia Republicans adjust to changes in the capitol
With new Democratic majorities in the legislature, Virginia is moving to advance gun control, women’s rights, including the recent passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and LGBTQ protections. Some Republicans say that they’re trampling on the interests of rural conservatives who long held sway in the Capitol. (Gregory S. Schneider / Post)
Washington Met students taught themselves activism
Students at Washington Met, an alternative school, serving 157 middle and high schoolers, gave themselves a crash course in activism after learning that DCPS would close their school. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / City Paper)
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