Local Headlines: The infrastructure package puts $66 billion into rail. It could power the biggest expansion in Amtrak’s 50-year history.

Howard protests over mold and mice put campus housing contract under scrutiny; Reagan National Airport celebrates opening of new TSA checkpoints; Suspended Metro trains are rolling through the transit system, but it's only a test; After Virginia victory, Sears pulls in fans with lighthearted Twitter account: 'We did it, Glenn'; It's not going to be a playground. It's going to be a memorial.; Paid family leave was an idea born in the U.S. 100 years ago. And we still don't have it.; D.C.-area forecast: Wonderful weather through Thursday before Friday rain and weekend cooling; Va. Senate Democrats ask state Supreme Court to disqualify Republicans' nominated map drawers; Edward Burroughs III to run for Prince George's council seat vacated by Monique Anderson-Walker; Alex Ovechkin pulls even with Brett Hull with his 741st goal in the Capitals' 5-3 win ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) The infrastructure package puts $66 billion into rail. It could power the biggest expansion in Amtrak's 50-year history. The funding would help rebuild the Northeast Corridor, but is also a path to bringing service to new cities and towns nationwide. By Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   Howard protests over mold and mice put campus housing contract under scrutiny Students want leaders to cut ties with the firm that manages most of campus housing. By Lauren Lumpkin ●  Read more »   Reagan National Airport celebrates opening of new TSA checkpoints New security checkpoints at Reagan National Airports are opening just weeks before the start of the holiday travel season. By Lori Aratani ●  Read more »   Suspended Metro trains are rolling through the transit system, but it's only a test Two of the suspended 7000-series trains will run empty through the Metro system as the agency tries to get the series reinstated. By Justin George ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   After Virginia victory, Sears pulls in fans with lighthearted Twitter account: 'We did it, Glenn' The team behind the next lieutenant governor has used social media to her advantage. By Teo Armus ●  Read more »   It's not going to be a playground. It's going to be a memorial. Developers want to name a park after a girl who never knew the real joy of play. Perspective ●  By Petula Dvorak ●  Read more »   Paid family leave was an idea born in the U.S. 100 years ago. And we still don't have it. In 1919, women from around the world gathered in D.C., where they created a blueprint for paid maternity leave that 37 of 38 industrialized nations eventually adopted. Only the United States still offers nothing a century later. By Petula Dvorak ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.-area forecast: Wonderful weather through Thursday before Friday rain and weekend cooling We could surpass 70 the next two days before 50s return this weekend By Matt Rogers ●  Read more »   Va. Senate Democrats ask state Supreme Court to disqualify Republicans' nominated map drawers Among the three Republican-nominated map-drawers is the executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust. By Meagan Flynn and Teo Armus ●  Read more »   Edward Burroughs III to run for Prince George's council seat vacated by Monique Anderson-Walker By Rachel Chason ●  Read more »   Alex Ovechkin pulls even with Brett Hull with his 741st goal in the Capitals' 5-3 win Alex Ovechkin moved into a tie for fourth place on the NHL's all-time list in the Capitals' victory over the Sabres. By Samantha Pell ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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