Breakfast links: This year’s July 4 leans toward normalcy, road closures and all
Fireworks on the Mall by Mark Andre licensed under Creative Commons.
Fireworks — and road closures — return for July 4
With the return of a public fireworks show on the National Mall comes the return of road closures in nearby areas to accommodate visitors, including Lincoln Memorial Circle, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, and parts of Constitution Avenue NW. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route also will not run on the 4th. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
MARC fares increase by $1
On Sunday, MARC fares increased by $1. The increase was mandated by a 2013 Maryland state law that was first scheduled to go into effect in 2020 by was delayed by Gov. Larry Hogan due to the pandemic. (Will Vitka / WTOP)
Three residential towers in Rosslyn near completion
A new development in Rosslyn featuring more than 800 residential units, a fire station, and a park is nearing completion. Known as the Highlands, the development marks the latest in a series of new construction projects in Rosslyn. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
DC bike non-profit finds new location
DC-based non-profit Gearing’ Up Bicycles is moving from its original location in Eckington to a new, more spacious home in Woodridge. The organization helps create workplace skills for youth by training them as bike mechanics. (Acacia James / WTOP)
Hogan seeks out more support for toll lanes project
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is lobbying to get new support for his I-270 toll lanes project on the Transportation Planning Board after the board initially rejected the project on June 16 by a 16-13 vote. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
DC statehood supporters gather at National Mall
Supporters of DC statehood gathered Saturday at the National Mall to cap off a nine-city voting rights tour. The rally was organized by more than 50 groups and and featured Mayor Muriel Bowser and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. (Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff / Post)
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