Breakfast links: McPherson Square clearance today, many residents left without support
McPherson Square encampment in January of 2023 by Elvert Barnes licensed under Creative Commons.
National Park Service to clear McPherson Square of residents today
Of the 55 people still living at McPherson Square on Tuesday, about 24 completed surveys on eligibility for services, 15 have been approved for housing assistance, and only 8 had agreed to enter into temporary housing. Many residents don’t know where they’ll sleep tonight. (Marissa J. Lang / Post)
OmniRide bus drivers join Loudoun County Transit drivers on strike in Northern Virginia
Prince William County’s unionized OmniRide drivers joined their colleagues at Loudoun County Transit on strike against their contractor on Tuesday. Loudoun’s unionized workers have been locked in a pay negotiation for a new contract since September. Non-unionized workers have continued to run some bus routes. (Justin George / Post)
MoCo Councilmembers introduce transparency bills for county boards and commissions
The bills, which are designed to add to Maryland’s Open Meeting Act, would address a lack of transparency for the Planning Board and other county boards. A separate bill was introduced for a disabilities commission to advise on disability issues. (Steve Bohnel / MoCo360)
Man who killed elderly pedestrians in Gaithersburg in November was drunk
Police reported Tuesday that the driver who struck and killed a Gaithersburg couple on the way to vote on November 8 was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was charged with vehicular homicide. (Apps Bichu / MoCo360)
Metro worker killed at Potomac Avenue Metro station honored
Robert Cunningham, who had worked at Metro for 20 years, was killed while trying to protect others from violence at the Metro platform. The funeral procession in his honor included Metrobuses and a stop at the Metro station. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Up to 2,700 units planned for Navy Yard
The Yards development plans to include 1,200 additional residential units. The largest building includes 900 residential units. Two other developments, parcels H and I will have a combined 857 units, including 171 affordable units for households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income. (UrbanTurf)
Tysons office building to be converted to 55 apartment units
The housing will be added near Freedom Hill Elementary School. The office building was originally built in 1986, and needs renovations. The developer has also decided to remove some parking spaces to replace with a park with benches and gardens. (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)
Redevelopment of West Falls Church Metro received mostly positive feedback at the public meeting
Supporters argued the development would provide housing and amenities valuable to the area and also make the area more accessible and walkable. However, some critics worry there will be too few parking spaces. (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)
New Wiehle Ave trail bridge groundbreaking will start next month
The Reston bridge, which is designed for bicyclists and pedestrians, will be part of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. The groundbreaking was set for last week, but not all officials were available. The bridge is set to be finalized by October. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)
Metrobus was struck by gunfire in Northwest DC on Monday afternoon
The H8 Metrobus was struck near 16th and Irving and only had one passenger at the time of the incident. The bullet damaged the windshield and bus door, but no injuries were reported. (WJLA)
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