Breakfast links: Nats Park’s season could strike out early if new occupancy permit isn’t granted
Nationals Park from section 321 at sunset in September of 2019 by Rudi Riet licensed under Creative Commons.
Nats Park could lose ability to host events and games before season ends
Nationals Park’s season as a venue could abruptly end on September 30, if a plan isn’t approved for rezoning a portion of the property for a 17,000 square foot retail area from a 46,000 square foot events and retail area near the first base gate. (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
Prince George’s County Council zoning bills spark debate
The bills, some of which were rejected and tabled in committee this week and others that will go before the county council in mid-October for a final vote, ultimately limit how much any group within the county council can influence zoning codes. (Daniel Wu / Post)
Next phase of The Wharf slated for grand opening
Construction is ending and tenants are moving into office and apartment spaces in the second phase of The Wharf redevelopment. Unlike other areas of DC, the office spaces are full and foot traffic is high, which were cited as selling points to the new offices and renters. (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)
Court-ordered receiver recommends dissolution of Casa Ruby
The recommendations for Ruby Casa, a DC LGBTQ shelter and resource center, were published in a report to the DC courts on Tuesday after the court-appointed receiver, the Wanda Alston Foundation, took control of two Dupont Circle properties and other assets and calculated the organization was over $2 million in debt to landlords and other creditors. (Elliot C. Williams / DCist)
Maryland state government has budget surplus for second year in a row
The state ends its fiscal year with a $2 billion surplus, with $500 million automatically going into a state-designated rainy-day fund. Another $370 million will automatically go into a fiscal responsibility fund which will provide funding for capital investments in educational facilities statewide and state government employee raises. (Danielle E. Gaines / Maryland Matters)
Construction of transit hub above Ballston Metro station nears end
Arlington County officials are closing out two years of active construction of new bike, pedestrian, bus, and drop-off facilities around the street-level portions of the Ballston Metro station. Buses will pick up and drop off at their new positions starting Sunday, September 18. (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)
Fairfax Connector adds I-66 toll lanes express route
The transit agency seeks to streamline the existing Tysons to Centerville Fairfax Connector route by using express lanes to run buses every 10 minutes. In addition to the new route, several other routes were reconfigured by the transit agency and two routes received more funding from tolls. (Vernon Miles / FFXNow)
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