The Crystal City underground is gone for good

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WaPo Loses Staff Over Endorsement Decision

​​At least two Washington Post columnists have resigned and 2,000 subscribers reportedly cancelled their subscriptions since the paper announced it will not endorse a presidential candidates this year. The Post says the new policy is meant to preserve "independent space.” Critics say the decision and its timing, about 10 days before the election, are cowardly. [Politico, Semafor]

RIP Crystal City Underground

As of this week, most of the Crystal City underground shops are shutting down for good. The odd underground mall opened in 1976 and was hit hard by the pandemic, now forcing it to close. But the shop owners aren't giving up quite yet. Here’s what to expect. [City Cast DC 🎧]

11th Street Bridge Is a Go

The 11th Street bridge project is officially being built. The project is the winner of a $15 million grant from the Department of the Interior, which means it has all the funding it needs to go forward. Cnstruction will begin in May. [Hill Rag]

• Related: The bridge will link Capitol Hill and Navy Yard with Anacostia and could significantly change D.C.’s social landscape. [City Cast DC 🎧]

VA To Restore Thousands of Voter Registrations

A federal judge is demanding that Virginia restore more than 1,600 voter registrations, saying they were illegally canceled in an attempt to stop non-citizens from voting. State officials plan to appeal. [WTOP]

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