Tasty Morning Bytes — Streetcars, Confederate License Plates and Cutting-Edge Houses
Teams looks to bring cutting-edge house design to low-income families Rather than break down houses at this year’s solar decathlon, one team will be donating their energy efficient houses to two low-income families in Deanwood, chosen by D.C. Habitat for Humanity. (NewsChannel 8 )
Texas is One Vote From Approving Confederate Flag License Texas may soon have a commemorative Confederate flag license plate, despite the controversial history behind the symbol. (The Atlantic Wire)
Goodman league and basketball provide an oasis for residents of D.C.’s Barry Farm The Goodman basketball league, where NBA and local talents play over the summer, serves as a gathering place for residents living in or near Barry Farm in Anacostia. But city plans to reconstruct the dwellings and place housing on the current court will mean games will be moved — not far, officials say. (The Washington Post)
July Fourth Barbecue From America’s Melting Pot The Fourth of July is synonymous with grilling, but our nation of immigrants means Independence Day comes a much more diverse menu than just hamburgers and hot dogs. (NPR)
Ready for D.C. streetcars? It’s going to be a while Streetcars along H Street Northeast and in Anacostia won’t be coming until 2013, a year later than expected. Some new businesses moved along the rapidly gentrifying H Street corridor while banking on the coming streetcars to transport clientele in from other parts of the city. (WTOP)