Breakfast links: DC sees over 100,000 in unemployment claims

By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • March 27, 2020

DC sees over 100,000 new unemployment claims

Over 100,000 people in DC metro region have filed new unemployment claims in the last week due to the effects of coronavirus on the economy.  (Antonio Olivo, Fenit Nirappil and Laura Vozzella / Post)

Maryland and Virginia investigate ways to curb coronavirus spread at tolls

Given the disruption of daily life from the coronavirus, Maryland and Virginia are changing certain tolling procedures and restrictions. The states are looking at ways in which to reduce cash payments, to prevent the possible spread of the virus.  (Max Smith / WTOP)

Hope Village residents need additional supplies

The residents of Hope Village, a federal ‘halfway house’ facility, have reported that they have no essential toiletries or supplies. The residents are unable to leave the hosue to buy new supplies, leaving them to rely on the federal government or donations.  (Jenny Gathright / WAMU)

DC will get less federal relief funding, some say it’s intentional

DC will receive far fewer funds from the federal relief bill than states. DC will receive the same funds as territories, about $500 million less than states, leading some in the city and on Capitol Hill to call the designation “intentional.”  (Jenna Portnoy and Fenit Nirappil / Post)

Metro closes multiple bus lines in Northern Virginia

This week, Metro closed multiple bus routes in Northern Virginia, including several that travel to the Pentagon, Dulles, and other cities in the area such as Annandale and Dunn Loring.  (Max Smith / WTOP)

More renderings of the 11th Street Bridge Park

New renderings of the proposed design of the 11th Street Bridge Park submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) were released in advance of a scheduled hearing. The renderings show the multiple levels on the bridge and its proposed pedestrian areas.  (Urban Turf)

You may see more rats as businesses close

As the coronavirus spreads, and many businesses close, more rats may make their way into residential homes, in search of food.  (Jane Recker / Washingtonian)

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5 interesting things we learned about the Ward 2 race from a recent poll

By Stephanie Tulowetzke (Elections Committee), Brian Goggin (Elections Committee, Community Engagement Committee) • March 26, 2020

A new poll shows Patrick Kennedy leading in the race for the Ward 2 DC Council seat, with 18% of the 300 registered Democrats interviewed saying they would vote for Kennedy if the election were today. But with 44% of poll respondents still undecided, it’s still anyone’s race. And there are lots of interesting things to glean from the data.

A network of streetcar tunnels could have been built around the White House

By David Alpert (Executive Director) • March 26, 2020

Ghosts of DC keeps finding fascinating old plans for downtown. This one, from 1912, proposed a network of tunnels for the streetcars, and an underground terminal at 15th Street and New York Avenue.