Breakfast links: Metro looks to hire more than 70 drivers
Metrobus driver by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro launches bus driver hiring push
Metro is offering up to $2,500 in incentives to lure new bus drivers in an effort to alleviate a driver shortage that has led to reduced service during the pandemic’s omicron wave. The goal is to add more than 70 drivers. (Justin George / Post)
DC Council approves street light contract
DC Council approved a controversial streetlight upgrade contract on Tuesday, setting up the District to form its first ever public-private partnership. Some councilmembers argued the P3 has benefits, while others called those benefits “tricks.” (Martin Austermuhle / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Baltimore mayor calls for review of vacant property mitigation
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is asking agencies to review policies for addressing the city’s many vacant buildings, after three city firefighters were killed while battling a blaze in a vacant rowhome. (Emily Opilo / Baltimore Sun)
DC to get $17 million more in federal pandemic rental relief
DC will be receiving $17 million in unused rental assistance funds being reallocated from the federal rental assistance program. STAY DC is no longer active, but tenants could be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. (John Gonzalez / ABC7)
Fairfax County to consider renaming some election districts
Fairfax County is considering renaming five election districts as it works to disentangle its place names from the legacies of racism, slavery, and the Confederacy. The election districts a committee is examining are Lee, Mason, Mount Vernon, Springfield, and Sully. (Heather Graf / ABC7)
It’s the “Commanders”
Washington’s NFL team finally has a new name, after dropping its former racist name. The team will now be known as the “Washington Commanders.” (Post)
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