Breakfast links: Ward 7 residents can weigh in on newly proposed Circulator routes
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District proposes routes for new Ward 7 Circulator
The District has released seven prospective routes for the Circulator bus in Ward 7. Transit riders are encouraged to complete a survey to weigh in on the options by October 23. The city will release its final decision in December. (Aja Beckham / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
MoCo residents complain of illegal rent hikes
Despite a 2.6% cap on rent increases imposed in April, some Montgomery County residents are reporting hikes between 20-33%. A representative from the county’s Office of Landlord-Tenant Affairs says they’re working to fix the issue and encourages affected residents to file complaints with the office. (Michelle Basch / WTOP. Tip: Chester B.)
DC landlords and tenants criticize rent control proposals
More than 120 people signed up to testify at a DC Council hearing on five bills that could tweak the city’s current rent control law. The conversations shed light on the difficulty in balancing the needs of the real estate industry and residents who face displacement as the city’s population becomes more rich and white. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Can Friendship Heights reinvent itself?
Known for its high-end retail stores, Friendship Heights has struggled during the pandemic as multiple retailers have filed for bankruptcy. Now, some local officials say the neighborhood has an opportunity to reinvent itself with more mixed-use developments. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Maryland moves forward on public-private partnership for toll lanes
Local officials are skeptical of Maryland’s plan to pursue a public-private partnership for toll lanes on the Capital Beltway and I-270. While a similar arrangement for the Purple Line project is near collapsing, proponents of the new plan say the two projects are entirely different. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Taste of Georgetown adapts to the pandemic
The annual one-day Taste of Georgetown event is being replaced by a three-week event focusing on outdoor dining options. The newly branded Taste and Shop Georgetown will run from October 5 to October 25. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
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