Breakfast links: The beginning of the school year for DC Public Schools will be online
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Classes for DC Public Schools will go online August 31
Despite earlier plans to offer distance learning and in-person classes at the beginning of the school year, DC’s public schools will be online at least from August 31 to November 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday. (DCist)
Father pays tribute to his son who was killed by a driver last year
On July 31, 2019, Jake Cassell, 17, was struck by a driver and killed while riding his bicycle on Old Georgetown Road. This year his father pays homage to his son by participating in a “Bike to Beach” fundraiser. (Heather Graf / WJLA)
Virginia governor wants evictions halted again
Gov. Ralph Northam asked the courts to extend a ban on eviction proceeding until September 7 to help renters and also give the governor’s administration more time to create a legislative plan to bring to the General Assembly in August. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
How food trucks in DC disappeared
As the coronavirus pandemic cleared the streets of most people, it also devasted the food truck industry in DC, as the number of venders in the District dropped by 90%, according to the DMV Foods Truck Association. (Neal Augenstein / WTOP)
Trade group says Metro is skirting “Buy America” regulation
A trade group sent a letter to Metro’s board saying they the agency is avoiding federal regulations that require a certain amount of assembly and cost of components for Metro’s 8000 Series rail cars stay in the US. (Justin George / Post)
MoCo Council considers a bill that limits background check use
The County Council will look at legislation that would offer limits on when an employer can conduct a background on an applicant. Employers also couldn’t ask applicants about certain crimes. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)
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