Metro says sex offenses on transit have doubled during the pandemic, and is looking at a proposal to temporarily ban people charged with sex or weapon related offenses on Metro from riding. Opponents argue it would subverts due process by punishing people who have not been proven guilty. The discussion comes in the wake of a report that found Metro police failed to investigate thousands of crimes. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
The DC Council unanimously passed a bill that would gradually remove protections from evictions and rent hikes that have been in place during the public health emergency. If the mayor signs the legislation, most eviction filings can resume in October, but landlords will first have to apply for rent relief grants on behalf of tenants. (Julie Zauzmer / Post)
A PAC affiliated with Gov. Larry Hogan is running ads criticizing Montgomery County councilmembers and and County Executive Marc Elrich for opposing the I-270 highway expansion, saying they are putting other transportation projects in jeopardy. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
DC released the next phase of its plan to end homelessness that sets goals to invest in permanent supportive housing and includes a racial equity focus. The plan acknowledges that DC will need more local funding and federal support to fully reach its goals (Chelsea Cirruzzo / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors created a 30-member task force that will recommend new names for two highways in the county that are currently named after Confederate generals. (Antonio Olivo / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill ruled against Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to end expanded unemployment benefits for Marylanders early, meaning those benefits will continue for unemployed residents until the federal deadline of Sept. 6. (William Ford / Washington Informer)
Amazon annouced plans to give Arlington the rights to $40 million in vacant land at the Crystal House apartment site so the county can build affordable housing on it. The donated land could fit an estimated 550 new units, most affordable at 80% AMI with 148 units available at 50% AMI. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
