Breakfast links: Metro plans for fare discounts move forward
WMATA fare vending machines by m01229 licensed under Creative Commons.
Metro board gives preliminary approval to fare discounts
In an initial vote, Metro’s board approved fare discounts including flat $2 fares after 9:30 p.m., a six-month promo for $29 unlimited 7-day passes, and an 11% discount on monthly passes. (Editor’s note: GGWash board chair Tracy Hadden Loh is also on Metro’s board.) (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Former DOJ building near White House could be converted to residential
The owner of a high profile office building just a block from Lafayette Square, formerly occupied by the Department of Justice, is aiming to convert the building into 255 residential apartments. (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
After closures at Baltimore Inner Harbor pavilion, only Hooters remains
After a string of chain closures, Baltimore’s long-suffering Harborplace was dealt another blow when H&M closed its location there. Now the only business remaining in Light Street Pavilion is Hooters. (Ryan Dickstein / WMAR. Tip: Frank IBC)
DCHA board approves plans for Greenleaf
The redevelopment of the Greenleaf Gardens public housing complex is moving forward, but current residents fear being displaced after a string of build-first failures. (Alex Koma / City Paper)
DC to launch accessory apartment program
DC is set to accept applications from developers to kick-start a program helping residents convert extra space into rentable apartments as one more way to address the housing shortage. Currently, fewer than 50 accessory dwelling units are approved each year. (Marissa J. Lang / Post)
Driver charged in fatal DUI in Fairfax is an ANC commissioner
Devon Lesesne, the recently elected chairperson for ANC 8D, was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter in Fairfax County after police said he struck a disabled Honda CRV, killing Katherine Reyes, 20, on Saturday. (WUSA9. Tip: Chester B.)
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