Breakfast links: Rape on Metro
Metro doesn’t mention crime
Last month, a woman was raped at knifepoint on a Metro train near Glenmont. The assailant was arrested that day, but the attack only became public a month later. Metro has changed its policy to be more forthcoming about violent crime. (Post)
Obama sticks up for DC
President Obama threatened to veto a Republican-backed bill which would repeal DC’s budget autonomy while blocking funds for abortions, marijuana legalization, and needle exchanges. (Post)
Presidential neighbors
The Obama family will be moving to Kalorama next year. Obama will be the first president to stick around the District since 1921. (DCist) … While sensible, the symbolism of Kalorama is unfortunate. (Washingtonian)
Mom is my roommate
32% of young people live with parents, the highest percentage recorded since records began in the 1880s, according to a new report. The arrangement now beats out living with a partner, which peaked in 1960. (CityLab)
Starter home struggles
The region’s supply of entry-level homes continued to shrink dropping almost 14% since last year, according to Zillow. Low inventory and a strong job market, among other factors, may be to blame. (Washingtonian)
The shunning economy
A Virginia man filed a discrimination lawsuit against Airbnb after being denied a room rental. Gregory Selden, who is black, alleges his requests were only accepted after creating accounts with white profile pictures. (WBJ)
District of data
The District’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development launched the Ward Indicators Tool which provides access to economic data on investment projects by ward. (Technical.ly DC)
Preparing for the surge
Fairfax will operate an express bus service running from Reston to the Pentagon during Metro’s planned SafeTrack single tracking next month. Officials are also encouraging teleworking during the safety surge. (Reston Now)
Sidewalk’s closed. Now you’ll know
Last year Montgomery County passed a law requiring construction sites to post signs when closing a sidewalk, yet not a single sign has been posted. Officials hope to change that by next week. (Bethesda Magazine)
And…
Check out this totally rad “straddling bus” concept being tested in China. (CityLab) … Shaw’s 7th and 9th streets take home the “Great American Main Street Award” for 2016. (Borderstan) … A new tool from DC’s economic development office graphs projects they’re involved with in each ward. (DMPED)