Breakfast links: Suburbs aren’t just for homeowners anymore
Mosaic District in Merrifield, Va. by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
The Washington suburbs where renters outnumber homeowners
According to RENTCafé, the Washington region leads the nation in the number of suburbs that have flipped to majority-renter over the past decade, with Merrifield, Va. leading the pack. 14 suburbs now have more renters than homeowners. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Prince George’s County redistricting plan gets pushback
Last month, authors D.W. Rowlands and Bradley Heard argued on GGWash that Prince George’s County’s redistricting plan threatens to disenfranchise low-income communities. As the county considers the plan in a public hearing Tuesday, that debate could come to the forefront. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist)
Gun violence linked to run-down property
Some residents say a recent shooting in Congress Heights shows the link between gun violence and unkept properties. Residents of the Oak Hill apartment complex want pest and mold remediation, security, and a solution for vacant units. (Cuneyt Dil / Axios)
NOVA Parks bid to buy River Farm rejected
The American Horticultural Society has rejected an offer from the Northern Virginia Park Authority to buy River Farm, formerly part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The board is debating whether and how to partner with local government to preserve the property. (Fredrick Kunkle / Post)
Officers charged in death of Karon Hylton-Brown
Two police officers were charged in connection with the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, who was struck and killed while being pursued by police on a moped. One was indicted for second-degree murder, and both face conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges. (Daniella Byck / Washingtonian)
Nonprofit Casa Ruby loses DC grant for LGBTQ+ youth shelter
DC declined to renew a grant to Casa Ruby, a nonprofit that provides shelter services to LGBTQ+ youth. Now the nonprofit is struggling for survival. (Jenny Gathright / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
DC ticket amnesty extended through 2021
DC has extended its ticket amnesty program through the end of the year. The program allows people to pay outstanding tickets without late fees. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
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