Breakfast links: Arlington wants to make outdoor dining last

LinksBy Latisha Johnson (Contributor) September 16, 2021

Outdoor dining in Courthouse on Park(ing) Day 2012 by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.

Arlington explores ways to make outdoor dining permanent

Arlington County is studying ways to make it easier for restaurants to keep or expand pandemic-inspired outdoor dining setups permanently in preparation for the 2022 outdoor dining season.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)

Maryland begins ramp metering on I-270

The Maryland State Highway Administration activated metering signals on 23 ramps on southbound I-270 in an attempt to reduce congestion and manage traffic flow entering the highway.  (Joshua Barlow / WTOP)

Mural unveiled at site of go-go controversy

A new mural commemorating go-go legends was unveiled at the site of where the #DontMuteDC movement began. The mural is part of Murals DC, a project funded by the DC Department of Public Works and the Commission on the Arts and Humanities.  (Elliot C. Williams / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)

Amended Bethesda development proposal includes smaller building, more units

A new developer is onboard an amended development project on Cheltenham Drive in Bethesda. The updated proposal shows a plan for a smaller building and 110 residential units.   (Andrew Schotz / Bethesda Beat)

Should Connecticut Avenue go back to ‘normal’?

Traffic congestion has picked up again on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest DC, but some locals are saying they don’t want to reinstate a reversible lane or reclaim road space used for outdoor dining for cars.  (NBC4)

Walmart to test autonomous delivery in DC

DC will be one of three test cities for Walmart’s new autonomous delivery services. The self-driving vehicles will be accompanied by a driver to take over as needed.  (Brent Wistrom / Business Journal)

Uptown Theater could make a comeback

DC’s iconic Uptown Theater was built in 1936 and closed at the end of AMC’s lease in March 2020. However, Landmark Theaters is considering reopening the historic Cleveland Park theater.  (UrbanTurf)

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