Breakfast links: Looks like it’s time to move
Blacked out and neglected
Residents at a Prince George’s condo building, many of them low-income renters, just had their utilities shut off because their management company hasn’t paid bills in years. In DC, attorney general Karl Racine is suing a Bethesda developer for the 2nd time this year, alleging a “pattern of neglect” at one of their Ward 8 properties after over 120 housing code violations. (NBC, WCP)
Nursing home purchase is a go
A DC judge cleared the way for the Sidwell Friends School, which wants to expand its DC campus, to buy a nearby nursing home. Tenants usually get the first right of refusal, but not in this situation. (WBJ)
WMATA budget solutions
To close the agency’s $275 million budget gap, WMATA GM Paul Wiedefeld will likely ask for fare hikes, service cuts, and more money from local governments. DC leaders say higher fares are not an option, though. (WAMU)
Ready for the future?
Our region is forecasted to have a million new residents by 2040. The Transportation Planning Board says that while many will still drive, new transit projects should lead to more people using transit, walking, and biking. (TPB)
Bad decision for education?
A Maryland State Board of Education member says Governor Hogan’s decision to keep schools closed until after Labor Day harms students and the independence of the board, and has resigned because of it. (Post)
Unhappy family
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Mayor Bowser are clashing over a family leave bill, with Mendelson wanting to fund 3 months of paid leave with an employer tax and Bowser worrying that’d be bad for business. (Post)
Experience down, injuries up
Metro doesn’t have enough experienced crews to work on its tracks, so important info, even if Metro has it, sometimes goes overlooked. Also, there were more injuries to riders and workers this summer than in summer 2015. (WTOP)
And…
Here’s a quick primer on the details of DC’s vote for statehood (WAMU)…Uber is bringing flu shots right to your door (DCist)… This search engine lets you compare poverty rates, utility usage, and more across counties in the US (Route Fifty)