Breakfast links: With rising infections, Montgomery County considers dialing back reopening
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Montgomery County could reimpose coronavirus restrictions
Montgomery County’s executive wants to reintroduce some restrictions on social gatherings, dining and in-person shopping in response to rising coronavirus infections. The executive order is subject to a County Council vote. (Post)
A Silver Line contractor is being banned from federal contracts
Universal Concrete Products, the contractor responsible for manufacturing concrete panels for the Silver Line extension, has been barred for three years from pursuing federal contracts, grants, and loans. The FTA made the decision after an investigation found the contractor falsified quality-control tests and defective panels. (Lori Aratani / Post)
A gender and racial shift is coming to DC Council
The projected wins of Christina Henderson, Brooke Pinto, and Janeese L. George will shift the gender balance of the DC Council, forming its first female majority in more than two decades. The council is also expected to become majority Black. (Ariane Datil / WUSA9)
Black cyclists ride together in Baltimore
Black People Ride Bikes, a bike group in Baltimore, has been rising in popularity as they work to encourage Black Baltimoreans to ride, educating beginners and dismantling barriers. (Tatyana Turner / Baltimore Sun)
One clear election night winner: transit
State and local transit initiatives won this week on ballots across the country, with thirteen out of 17 transit measures passing. (Kea Wilson / Streetsblog)
Redfin is being sued for “digital redlining”
Housing advocacy groups are suing Redfin for “digital redlining” after a two-year investigation y the National Fair Housing Alliance found that the website’s pricing and service policies favor predominately white zip codes. (Michele Lerner / Post)
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