Breakfast links: Bicyclists ride from New York to DC for Black lives
A bicyclist at a recent “Ride for Justice” event in DC by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.
Cyclists ride for Black lives
A group of 100 bicyclists will undergo a six-day ride from New York to DC for Friday’s March on Washington. The cyclists will undergo the 300-mile journey to bring awareness to racial disparities within the biking community. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Dual trail added to part of W&OD trail in response to over-crowding
On Wednesday, officials broke ground on a dual trail that will give pedestrians and cyclists theirs own lanes along a one-mile stretch of the W&OD trail in Falls Church. The dual trail will help congestion and flow issues, as well as address safety concerns. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Pedestrian struck by VRE train
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a VRE train Wednesday on the Manassas Line. (Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News. Tip: Chester B.)
Racial discrimination in house appraisals
An interracial couple found that a second appraisal valued their home 40% higher than the first appraisal, after removing all indications of Blackness. In racially mixed or predominantly white neighborhoods, Black-owned homes are consistently appraised for less than their neighbors. (Debra Kamin / NY Times)
Capital Crescent Trail viral bike assault trial moves forward
Montgomery County prosecutors have filed a criminal information complaint against Anthony Brennan III of Kensington charged with assaulting three teenagers on the Capital Crescent Trail. A video of the alleged assault went viral, showing Brennan grabbing a protest flyer from one of the teens. (Neal Augenstein / WTOP)
Developer changes course on proposed Amazon distribution center
The proposed site for an Amazon distribution center will now be developed as a mixed-use property, according to sketch plans filed by Matan Companies, a Frederick based developer. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
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