Breakfast links: In remote work, some see long-term opportunity. Restaurants and retail workers see long-term struggles.
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If remote work sticks around, so will challenges for restaurant and retail
About half of the region’s jobs could stay remote beyond the pandemic, threatening jobs and businesses in urban centers as well as transit systems. (Paul Duggan / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Prince George’s officials apologize for vaccine problems
Prince George’s County, which has been hit harder by COVID-19 than any jurisdiction in Maryland, has only vaccinated 5% of its population, compared with nearly 10% in Montgomery. In a tele-town hall attended by 48,000 county residents, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks apologized and promised improvements. (Rachel Chason / Post. Tip: JimT)
In pandemic Washington, food trucks visit you
Neighborhoods across the region have been organizing food truck visits, offering a bright spot for neighbors and some much-needed relief for the food truck operators’ bottom line. (Nevin Martell / City Paper)
Metro sets frequencies the same both on and off peak hours
After Metro service changes that took effect yesterday, trains will operate at the same frequencies during rush hours as the rest of the day to “better match customers’ travel patterns during the pandemic.” (Matthew Delaney / WTOP, Mass Transit Magazine)
The debate rages on over what causes gentrification in DC
A June report found that gentrification in DC slowed down, even as it picked up the pace elsewhere. That finding is adding kindling to the debate over whether growth causes displacement. (Vinnie Rotondaro / City Paper)
DC Council considers a tax exemption for unemployment benefits
Unemployment is not exempt from DC or federal income taxes, and it’s too late to change that this yeear, but DC Council is considering passing an exemption for next year. Similar measures are being considered at the federal level. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Plans for Alexandria’s power plant development are a long way off
At a public meeting about the redevelopment of the GenOn power plant in Alexandria into a mixed-use development, officials said the project is in its early stages, and not to expect designs any time soon. (Vernon Miles / ALX Now)
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