Breakfast links: Where departing DC residents are moving
A view over Prince George’s County, including National Harbor by Chesapeake Bay Program licensed under Creative Commons.
The county absorbing DC residents by the thousands
The top destination for DC residents moving out is Prince George’s County, with Montgomery County coming in second. One main reason is housing affordability. (Dan Brendel / Business Journal)
Officials seeks funds for trail around Arlington National Cemetery
With travel through Arlington National Cemetery banned, the landmark poses a barrier to non-car transportation. Now Arlington County is applying for federal funding to build a “Wall Trail” around the cemetery to fill in a “missing link” between the Pentagon City and Rosslyn areas. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Main Streets program accused of mismanagement
Multiple officials and organizations involved with DC’s Main Streets program are accusing the Department of Small and Local Business Development of mismanaging it, and the Office of the Inspector General has launched an investigation. (Alex Koma / City Paper)
Why Bowser’s budget is rolling out late
Mayor Muriel Bowser partially unveiled her proposal for the next fiscal year’s budget Wednesday. But part of the rollout was delayed because an error calculating the surplus revenue. (Alex Koma / City Paper)
Youngkin admin says Virginia climate initiative is too expensive
For the cost of one Starbucks latte per month, Virginia power customers could pay into a fund that would cut power plant emissions by 30% over the next decade. But a report from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it’s not worth the cost. (Jacob Fenston / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year… peduncle elongation
Say “peduncle elongation” ten times fast. Then get ready, because the cherry blossoms have reached the peduncle elongation stage, which means peak bloom could be here as soon as a week from now. (Jason Samenow / Post)
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