Breakfast links: Police want to keep a fence around the Capitol. DC officials aren’t happy.
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Local officials condemn Capitol Police request for a permanent fence
In response to the attack on the Capitol this month, Capitol Police have proposed new security measures, including a permanent fence around the building. This idea has drawn strong criticism from local residents and leaders. (Michael Brice-Saddler / Post)
Hogan will allow bars the remain open past 10
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will permit the state’s bars and restaurants to extend hours past 10 pm, citing improving coronavirus metrics. The Governor did not lift additional restrictions on capacity. (Rick Massimo / WTOP)
An 81-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Falls Church
Raymunda Garcia-Hernandez, 81, was killed by a motorist while crossing Route 29 in Falls Church on Wednesday. The motorist fled the scene. (Angela Woolsey / Tysons Reporter)
Lime looks to add mopeds to DC streets
Lime wants to add 600 mopeds to its DC fleet, joining Revel in the DC moped field. The company plans to submit paperwork next week. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Metro Board does not renominate Riders’ Advisory Council Chair
The Metro Board opted not to reappoint the chair of Metro’s Riders’ Advisory Council, leading the outgoing chair to charge that it was due to his and the council’s criticism. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
DC will begin reporting vaccine recipient demographics
DC will begin reporting the race and other demographic information for individuals who have recieved a vaccine for COVID-19, though there are major gaps in the data. (Debbie Truong / DCist)
Montgomery County Schools weigh returning in-person learning for some
The Montgomery County school boad will decide in February whether to permit small groups of students to return to in-person learning as soon as the end of that month. The proposal would allow some special education and career and technical education students to return. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
DC asks for control of its National Guard
Lawmakers in Congress introduced legislation to give DC’s leadership the same authority over its National Guard as state governors have. Currently the mayor must get approval from the federal government to deploy the DC National Guard. (Megan Flynn / Post)
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