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Breakfast links: Congressman warns WMATA to comply with subpoena
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Safety signal: WMATA subpoena could have consequences, Congressman warns WMATA
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is urging WMATA to comply with a subpoena from the federal Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). The subpoena requests documents related to WMATA’s employee drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials, and other safety issues. Metro has resisted, arguing that they are excessive and redundant, and has asked WMSC to coordinate with OSHA and FTA. Connolly is warning that failure to comply could lead to consequences from Congress. (Tom Roussey / ABC7)
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With no Chinese grocery store, Chinatown seniors take charter bus
Senior residents of Wah Luck House take a monthly charter bus to a Chinese grocery store in Falls Church for culturally specific groceries. Some wish they could shop more often. Although the store is accessible on public transit, it would take over an hour to get there. Residents have requested a Chinese grocery store in the Chinatown neighborhood. (WAMU)
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Donation of ferry could make splash in restoring service
The owners of White’s Ferry have offered to donate the ferry operation to Montgomery County, hoping to reopen the Potomac River Crossing. The ferry first operated in 1786, but closed in December 2020 due to a dispute over the landing site in Virginia. County councilmembers note that an agreement with the Virginia landing owners remains the barrier to reopening the ferry. (Elia Griffin / MoCo360, NBC 4 Washington)
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