Breakfast links: Details emerge about the plan to create a unified regional rail network
Rail lines in DC by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.
One regional rail system
The Greater Washington Partnership is unveiling its plan for a regional rail system that would connect DC, Maryland, and Virginia seamlessly. The plan would convert the MARC and VRE commuter rail systems to a network of high-frequency all-day services. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Ward 8’s mobile grocery store
In Ward 8, where there is just one grocery store, Curbside Groceries helps narrow the accessibility gap. The mobile grocer created by the Capital Area Food Bank travels to seven locations throughout Ward 8, offering access to fresh foods. (Aja Beckham / DCist)
Fairfax County’s 40-year-old zoning code gets an update
For the first time in 40 years, Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors voted to update the zoning code. The changes include a loosening of regulations around accessory apartments and home-based businesses. (Jo DeVoe / Tysons Reporter)
Hogan signs HBCU settlement bill
Maryland HBCUs will receive a $577 million settlement stemming from a 15-year lawsuit against the state for underfunding their institutions while developing traditionally white schools. (WTOP)
DC’s eviction moratorium and the health and safety debate
The assault of a DC landlord is sparking debate around the issues landlords face with the eviction moratorium put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Landlords say they need exceptions for health and safety related evictions. (Kyle Swenson / Post)
DC will offer home buying assistance to all city employees
A little more than a year ago, DC launched a program to help public school employees buy homes with counseling and down payment assistance. Now the program will be available to all city employees. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Preliminary site plan approved for former Leidos campus
The Gaithersburg City Council approved preliminary plans for the Leidos campus including two mixed-use buildings, a gas station, and restaurants. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat)
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