Breakfast links: A Blue Line Metro train goes off the rails
A Metro tunnel by washingtonydc licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro train derailed near Arlington Cemetery Tuesday evening
A Blue Line Metro train partially slipped off its tracks outside the Arlington Cemetery station, forcing about 200 passengers to evacuate through a dark tunnel with the help of firefighters. One person was transported to a hospital in stable condition; Blue Line service between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom was still suspended Wednesday morning. (Margaret Barthel / DCist, Alejandro Alvarez / WTOP. Tip: Chester B.)
Prince George’s zoning rewrite sheds light on need for affordable housing
In light of proposed changes to Prince George’s County’s zoning code, there is a push to see affordable housing proposals such as inclusionary zoning in the county along with upzoning near transit. (Shreya Vuttaluru / The Diamondback. Tip: MarkusJT)
Robert White launches bid for DC mayor
DC At-Large Councilmember Robert White has announced he is running to be DC’s mayor in 2022. He will likely challenge Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is expected to run for a third term. (Post)
DC housing fund could get more oversight
DC’s biggest affordable housing fund, the Housing Production Trust Fund, drew scrutiny from auditors for failing to meet affordability goals. Now newly introduced DC Council bills could bring more oversight. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
Towson Loop launches free bus service
The long-awaited Towson Loop, a free circulator traveling around the suburb north of Baltimore, began service Tuesday. The shuttles run six days a week and could serve as a model for other similar services in Baltimore County. (Cody Boteler / Baltimore Magazine)
DC’s housing market is keeping its cool
DC’s housing market finally cooled down a little this summer, and there are signs the cooldown is stretching into the fall. Still, the market is more competitive than it was pre-pandemic. (Marisa M. Kashino / Washingtonian)
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