Breakfast links: Uber sells Jump to Lime
Jump and Lime scooters by Anthony QuintanoFollow licensed under Creative Commons.
Jump scoots over to Lime
Jump, a subsidiary of Uber, will soon be a part of Lime. This after Lime received $170 million in funding. Uber, who remains a major investor in Lime, has undergone layoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic, and its impact on ridership. (Romain Dillet / TechCrunch)
Maryland governor vetos multiple bills
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan vetoed a number of bills yesterday, including an expansive education bill. Governor Hogan cited the coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent economic impact for many of his vetos. (Erin Cox and Ovetta Wiggins / Post)
DC has been social distancing less
Using smartphone data, a private company has found that DC residents are social distancing less, by moving about more. The data looks at movements and while DC had previously been graded an A, it received a C on May 5. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Arlington schools get a new superintendent
The Arlington County School Board has hired a new Superintendent, Dr. Francisco Durán. (ARLNow)
What does DC’s coronavirus map tell us?
DC’s coronavirus maps use both census-level and local boundaries to illustrate neighborhoods. These dual designations create a portrait of case numbers, but don’t necessarily account for factors such as social determinants, that could drive the numbers. (Elliot William / DCist)
Maryland looks at how to re-open schools
Maryland released its plan for how to reopen schools in the future, while guarding against the coronavirus. The plan outlines steps to reduce the spread of the virus, including online learning. It is unclear when schools could reopen. (Donna St. George / Post)
WAMU’s 1A will be hosted by Jenn White
WAMU’s 1A will be hosted by Jenn White, starting July 6. White currently hosts WBEZ’s program Reset. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
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