>> The Metro board voted 5-1 to approve officially the largest increase in fares in Metro history. [NBC4]

>> Two D.C. developers, William C. Smith Cos. and the Jair Lynch Cos., have been chosen to lead the Sursum Corda redevelopment project. [WaPo]

>> An MPD mountain bike officer was taken to the hospital Thursday after being struck by a stolen car in the 4200 block of Ord St. NE. [WJLA]

>> Queen of Sheba Ethiopian restaurant was finally granted a liquor license yesterday. [OffSeventh]

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