Breakfast links: DC Council took its final vote on next year’s budget. Here’s what’s in it
DC government’s Wilson Building by David Gaines licensed under Creative Commons.
What’s in DC’s next budget
Tuesday marked the final DC Council vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. DCist outlines what’s in it, from homelessness services to policing to pandemic recovery payments. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Maryland board approves first contract for toll lanes
Maryland’s Board of Public Works voted 2-1 to approve a predevelopment agreement for a team to design toll lanes for I-270 and the Beltway. Treasurer Nancy Knopp voted no, voicing concerns about financial and environmental risks. (Katherine Shaver / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
What the Senate infrastructure bill could mean for the region
Local officials are excited about possible transportation and infrastructure funding after the Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill would include $150 million per year for WMATA over the next eight years. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
September 11th National Memorial Trail could get federal designation
A yet to be completed network of trails connecting the sites of the 9/11 attacks, including trails in Arlington, could get federal designation next month. That could bring standardized signage and help get the network completed. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Elrich vetoed Silver Spring business district; MoCo Council wants to overrule it
Montgomery County Council members plan to overrule County Executive Marc Elrich’s veto of the plan to create a Business Improvement District for downtown Silver Spring. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Driver plunges car into sinkhole in Upper Marlboro
A driver received minor injuries after driving his car into a water-filled sinkhole in Upper Marlboro on Wednesday. Crews are working to fix the water main break that caused the sinkhole. (Zeke Hartner / WTOP)
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