Breakfast links: More changes in leadership happening at Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center
A Metro station by Geoff Livingston licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro makes more leadership changes at ROCC
A week after a scathing audit from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) about challenges at Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center, and there seems to be more fallout. Paul J. Wiedefeld, Metro’s General Manager, announced via memo that ROCC will no longer be supervised by Chief Operating Officer Joe Leader, but instead be led by Metro’s vice president of project implementation and construction, Andy Off. (Justin George / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
A pilot program offers cash to struggling DC families
As families try to maintain during the pandemic, access to cash is still critical. So, non-profit Martha’s Table is trying to bridge that gap by offering cash to low-income families in DC, through its THRIVE East of the River. So far, the organization served over 137 families, giving out about $1.2 million in total, or about $5,500 per household. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
More Smithsonian museums open their doors this week
Four museums, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Renwick Gallery, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will reopen Friday. The museums had been closed due the pandemic since mid-March. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
A Bethesda development may reduce its parking and residential units
A proposal to join two residential buildings in Bethesda would require that the number of units and parking be reduced. The Montgomery County Planning Board will ponder the proposed adjustments that would reduce the number of parking spaces from 804 to 520, but also reduce the number of units from 631 to 562. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
A middle school in Virginia is set for a name change
in a 4-1 decision, the City of Fairfax School Board in Virginia voted Monday to change the name of Lanier Middle School. Sidney Lanier, was in the Confederate Army from 1861-1865. The board will take suggestions for new names through Friday. (Will Vitka / WTOP)
How to increase voting access for incarcerated citizens
Advocates are trying to get the Maryland Board of Elections to implement a plan to help people who were charged with felonies, and those recently released from prison, but still eligible to vote, an opportunity to participate in the upcoming election. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
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