Getting Metro ridership back up is seen as a key part of the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic. But after Metro pulled 60% of its fleet after a 7000-series train derailed last week, that recovery could be at risk. (Post)
The DC Housing Authority’s board chair, Neil Albert, is resigning after a reporting from District Dig alleged he approved contracts for a company run by a “female companion” with whom he owns two homes. Albert is currently CEO of the Downtown DC BID.** (Mitch Ryals / City Paper)
The Rivana at Innovation Station project in Loudoun County was part of an Amazon HQ2 bid that ended up losing to Arlington County. But the bid helped shape the vision for the massive development, which includes plans for nearly 2,000 homes and 1.8 million square feet of office space. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
After Metro’s 7000-series fiasco, the transit system says to expect service disruptions to last through the end of the week, with 15-20 minute headways on the Red Line and 30-40 minute headways on all other lines. Because Metro doesn’t have any extra train capacity, “unforeseen gaps” are likely to result in more delays. (Margaret Barthel / DCist)
The Prince George’s County Council has made some amendments to a proposed redistricting map that has drawn controversy; one change would keep the University of Maryland in District 3 rather than moving it to District 1, as well as some other minor changes. A public hearing is set for November 16. (Karina Elwood / Post)
Developers of a project in Buzzard Point have released plans that include 451 apartments in the first phase of consruction and a grocery store in the second phase. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Maryland’s redistricting process is in full swing, with proposed state legislative and congressional districts rolling out for public feedback. The map proposals would include a number of changes for Montgomery County residents. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
A driver struck and killed a 13-year-old boy who was trying to cross James Madison Highway at Graduation Drive in the Haymarket area of Prince William County on Tuesday. (Martin Weil / Post)
A DCist guide offers a rundown of all the candidates who have so far announced campaigns for DC office in 2022, including the race for mayor, DC Council chair, council seats, and attorney general. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
