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Landlord ordered to pay $1 million in legal settlement over housing code violations at Mayfair Mansions
The settlement comes after the DC Office of the Attorney General’s investigation into complaints about the Mayfair Mansions complex, which found rodent infestations among other issues. Half of the funds will go to residents and half will be used for building improvements. (Grace Newton / WTOP)
Governor Moore heads to Capitol Hill to lobby for Key Bridge funding
On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Moore will be in-person on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to fulfill President Biden’s promise that the federal government will cover all costs involved in replacing the Key Bridge following its collapse. Some are concerned the request for funding may face resistance from Republicans. (This article may be behind a paywall.) (Post)
Fairfax County starts solar panel recycling program
The program, which started as a pilot in November 2022, aims to prevent toxic heavy metals from entering the waste stream and contaminating groundwater. It’s the first program of its kind in the region and will allow people to repurpose solar panel materials. (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)
330-unit housing development planned in Arlington
An office building at 4601 Fairfax Drive will be redeveloped into a seven-story, 330-unit residential development, according to plans Penzance has filed with Arlington County. (Urban Turf)
District budget includes allotment to fix Municipal Fish Market piers
The piers of the Municipal Fish Market in Southwest DC have been deteriorating for years, with one inoperable and preventing full market occupancy and the other in poor condition. Replacement of the piers is fully funded in the District’s proposed capital budget. The project will take an estimated four years to complete in stages that allow the market to remain open. (This article is behind a paywall) (Michael Neibauer / Business Journal)
Car driver kills skateboarder in hit and run in Wheaton
The driver hit the pedestrian on Veirs Mills Road near Monterrey Drive just after midnight on Monday morning. This was the second pedestrian fatality in the county in three days, both involving a white Acura. (Courtney Cohn / MoCo360)
Alexandria nonprofit receives $200,000 grant for energy efficient housing retrofits
Rebuilding Together DC-Alexandria received a $200,000 private grant to enable energy-efficient retrofits for households with incomes below a certain threshold. Projects will include insulation, HVAC improvements, air purifiers, Energy Star appliances, and more. (James Cullum / ALXNow)
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