The Prince George’s County Council approved a redistricting map that drew criticism from more than 150 residents, some who called it gerrymandering. The map removes three politicians from districts in which they intended to run. (Rachel Chason / Post)
Roy Saravia, 46, was killed by the driver of a truck who jumped the sidewalk just after 8 p.m. Saturday and trapped Saravia underneath. Rather than getting out, video shows the driver rocking back and forth for nearly five minutes. His family, including an 18-year-old daughter and wife of 30 years, want justice for their loved one, who they say could have survived if the driver had acted differently. (NBC4)
Metro is using metal rod gauges to measure the distance between railcar wheelsets on 7000-series trains after a wheelset that moved too far apart caused a derailment on the Blue Line. It’s still not clear when the series can return to service. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
2020 was bad; 2021 was worse. It holds true for DC’s traffic deaths, and it holds true for homicides. The District has already hit the 2020 count of 199 homicides, with more than a month left in the year. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Alexandria staff want to eliminate a Complete Streets community feedback form for roads that are being resurfaced, saying the feedback is often beyond the scope of the resurfacing project and wastes staff time. (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)
Bar, restaurant, and gym patrons can go mask free as of next week in DC. Masks will still be required in some settings, including public transportation, schools, and libraries, and businesses can set their own mandates. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
A man was killed after being hit by a driver on the Intercounty Connector (Route 200) near George Avenue. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
