Op-ed: One barrier to finding pit bulls loving homes are breed-specific laws and housing restrictions, which were intended to protect people from unsafe dogs, but have long failed to do so.
By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • October 13, 2021
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a Blue Line train that derailed outside of Arlington Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
The most recent draft of Arlington’s Pentagon City Planning Study leaves room for more density, more green space, and more multi-modal transportation options. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Ward 8 Council Member Trayon White announced plans to run for DC Mayor. He joins DC at-large Councilmember Robert White, who also announced his candidacy on Wednesday. Mayor Bowser has not yet announced plans to run for a third term. (Mitch Ryals / City Paper. Tip: Chester B.)
During a dispute at the Columbia Heights Metro Station, two people fell on the tracks during the height of the evening rush hour. Both people were taken to the hospital. Police are still investigating the incident. (Martin Well / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
Demolition has begun at the McMillan site, despite numerous attempts by opponents of a plan to redevelop the McMillan site. The 25-acre property used to be the location of DCs first large-scale water purification system, and future plans for the site have been the subject of controversy for years. (Rachel Kurzius / DCist)
After numerous safety concerns involving students, the Alexandria City Council voted to reinstate its School Resource Officer program, bringing police back into schools. Over the past several months, the council has gone back and forth about keeping the SRO program. (Post. Tip: Chester B.)
The National Building Museum announced a new exhibition about the border wall that will also examine the role of design, architecture, planning, and engineering in the issues regarding the wall. The exhibit will open to the public on November 6. (National Building Museum)
Top image: Contemporary clock tower, Hayes Street, Pentagon City. Image by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.
