Breakfast links: Decreased turnout on first day of Maryland’s early voting

A yard of signs at an early voting location in Takoma Park, 2018 by Edward Kimmel licensed under Creative Commons.

Early voting gets off to a slow start in Maryland primary

Preliminary data from the State Board of Elections showed a roughly 40% decline in votes cast on the first day of early voting compared to the last gubernatorial primary. The delayed election date and the increasing popularity of voting by mail may be contributing factors. (Maryland Matters)

FAA to give Dulles Airport $49.6 million for new 14-gate commuter concourse

While terminal upgrades and expansions have typically been paid for by charges on ticket sales, last November’s infrastructure bill includes direct federal funding for such improvements, which the airport announced in late March. (Post)

How should NPS revitalize part of Alexandria’s Daingerfield Island?

The agency is seeking ideas to revitalize the area around the Washington Sailing Marina at the former Indigo Landing Restaurant. They want solutions that are both creative and will offer a range of services at varying costs. The public can offer input through September 19. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)

Op-ed: Ward 3 is becoming economically diverse. But can new residents afford to eat?

While housing vouchers have helped low-income residents live in Northwest communities like Van Ness, other high costs of living in the neighbrhood, such as purchasing groceries — coupled with a lack of social services — may push them out. (Petula Dvorak / Post)

Station closures and single-tracking make for a slow weekend on Metrorail

The suspension of service on the eastern edges of the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines will primarily affect riders in Ward 7 and in Prince George’s County. Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow lines riders can expect longer wait times due to maintenance projects. (Aja Drain / DCist)

Unhoused people no longer need IDs for housing vouchers

After months of criticism, the DC Housing Authority has changed its photo ID policy. People can now self-certify their identity, which should speed up the process of getting housing. (Annemarie Cuccia / DC Line)

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