Breakfast links: MARC and MTA Commuter Bus are bringing back full service in August
MARC, but masked by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
Full MARC service returns in August
MARC and Commuter Bus in Maryland will resume full service on August 30, officials announced. Gov. Larry Hogan is also using federal money to offset a legally mandated fare increase, keeping some fares (but not all) flat through 2022. (MTA. Tip: Alex H.)
The Washington region has gotten more segregated, study finds
The Washington region’s proportional share of nonwhite residents has grown since 1990, but residential segregation has stubbornly persisted, a study found. The Washington region is the nation’s 15th most segregated, just behind Baltimore. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Envisioning Shirlington’s public space
A real estate firm is putting forth a vision to transform the streetscape throughout Shirlington, including public sites. Changes would include widened sidewalks, outdoor dining, and a “sculptural gateway.” (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Tuesday is Statehood Senate hearing day
Activists have been gearing up for Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate on the bill to make DC the 51st state. The hearing will be the second time a Senate committee will consider DC statehood. (James Wright / Washington Informer)
An update on Merrifield’s autonomous shuttle
Impatient drivers keep illegally passing the autonomous shuttle that runs between the Dunn Loring Metro station and the Mosaic District, Fairfax County officials say — but they say there’s been lots of interest from the community. (David Taube / Tysons Reporter)
Skyland Town Center has another groundbreaking
The mixed-use development at Skyland Town Center has been in the works for years. This week, officials broke ground on the latest phase of the project that will include a Lidl grocery store and a drive-through Starbucks. (Michael Brice-Saddler / Post)
It’s Hot Girl Summer in Alexandria
Alexandria’s City Council hasn’t decided what American Rescue Plan Act funding should do, but the funding has already done one thing: brought the phrase “hot girl summer” to the dais. John Chapman used the phrase in talking about Alexandria’s marketing needs. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
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