Breakfast links: DC put too much money into paid family leave. Should it give the surplus to businesses?
A family at Georgetown Waterfront Park by Daniel Kelly licensed under Creative Commons.
How should DC spend its $400 million Paid Family Leave surplus?
Some advocates and lawmakers oppose DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plans to use the $400 million surplus in the paid family leave program for tax relief for businesses, saying instead DC should expand the program by offering more leave. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Senior centers will reopen in Montgomery County
Montgomery County will reopen two of its senior centers, and five others will reopen with limited hours. Despite the reopenings, staffing remains low due to the pandemic. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Six American Indian tribes in Virginia get COVID-19 funds
Six American Indian tribes in Virginia were awarded $19 million in pandemic relief funds that they can use for PPE, broadband Internet, and unemployment assistance. The tribes were granted federal recognition in 2018. (Jenna Portnoy / Post)
Bowser sets a goal: 70% vaccinated by July 4
DC Mayor Bowser has joined a chorus of other mayors in a challenge to vaccinate 70% of DC’s adult residents by July 4. Currently, 53.2% of DC’s residents are fully vaccinated. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
DoorDash plans a “last-mile” delivery outpost in DC
DoorDash is planning to open a last-mile delivery outpost, called Dashmart, at the former Fragers Hardware store in Southeast DC. DashMart would carry items from local restaurants as well as convenience and grocery items. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
A group wants these 15 urban highways dismantled
A new report calls for removing 15 urban highways in the United States that forcibly displaced millions of Black, Latinx, and indigenous residents. They say removing the highways would make cities healthier and more vibrant. (Kea Wilson / Streetsblog USA)
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