Breakfast links: How a massive DC rainwater project could have been shuttered
View of the Potomac River in DC by Chesapeake Bay Program licensed under Creative Commons.
DC looked at delaying, cancelling massive rainwater project
DC Water has been working on large tunnels beneath the city to capture rainwater and stop raw sewage and trash from flowing directly into the rivers around DC. The organization has been looking for leeway from the federal government to either delay or cancel one portion of the project, citing cost. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
Fairfax Connector workers could strike, again
Disagreements between workers on the Fairfax Connector and Transdev, the contractor that opperates the connector, over healthcare and safety have stalled. The negotiations could lead to a strike that would affect service. (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Maryland looks at helping small businesses affected by Purple Line construction
Due to concerns that disruptions from Purple Line construction will harm small businesses, Maryland lawmakers are examining some sort of relief that would help small businesses weather any changes to their business. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / WAMU)
Where does the Lincoln Memorial water go?
This week the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained for periodic cleaning. But where do the 4 million gallons of water go? (DCist)
Arlington and the “missing middle”
Arlington is doing a “missing middle housing study” to help figure out which types of housing can address the county’s housing crisis. (ARLNow)
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