Breakfast links: Commuter trains struggle with fewer commuters
MARC passengers waiting to board at Penn Station in Baltimore by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro’s future is uncertain; commuter trains’ futures may be even more so.
Many have expressed fears about the future of city buses and Metrorail due to pandemic workforce shifts. But commuter trains like MARC and VRE are at an even higher risk, as suburban white collar workers shed their weekly 9-5 commutes. (Post)
New North Bethesda homeless shelter opens Monday
A new homeless shelter in North Bethesda is opening Monday with up to 200 beds. The shelter is a renovation of an old office building at 11600 Nebel Street. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Bowser’s approval rating is lowest east of the Anacostia
DC mayor Muriel Bowser is campaigning for reelection and has been touting progress in Wards 7 and 8, but polls show her approval rating is lower east of the Anacostia than elsewhere in the District. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Virginia grocery tax repeal puts transportation funding at risk
Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin is pushing to repeal taxes on groceries. Lawmakers have a plan to replace most of those funds, but some of the funds localities use for transportation, including public transit, might fall through the cracks. (Post. Tip: Chester B.)
At least eight candidates running in newly competitive Ward 3 race
DC Councilmember Mary Cheh was expected to win reelection until she dropped out of the race recently. Now at least eight candidates are “coming out of the woodwork.” (Post)
New affordable housing hasn’t decreased Alexandria property values, report says
Contrary to the fears of some, new affordable housing development in Alexandria is associated with a slight increase in nearby property values. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
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