Metro Briefs

DISTRICT

New library opens in Northwest D.C.

D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and other city officials on Monday opened a new library.

The Northwest One library on L Street Northwest near Union Station is part of a new campus that houses a public elementary school.

The 4,300-square-foot library will house 25,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Patrons will also be able to access free Wi-Fi.

Five new libraries have planned openings in 2010, according the system’s Web site.

Civic leader sends letter to Congress

A longtime neighborhood leader has sent a letter to every member of Congress saying they should oppose a proposed law that would allow same-sex marriage in the District.

Bob King sent the letters by fax Friday. He said he would meet with lawmakers and staff on Thursday.

Mr. King is part of a group called Stand4Marriage, which opposes the bill council members are expected to pass later this month. Because Congress has a chance to review the city’s laws, Mr. King has appealed the lawmakers.

His group wants residents to vote on same-sex marriage. The city’s board of elections, however, ruled that would violate a city human rights law. Stand4Marriage has since filed a lawsuit.

MARYLAND

BALTIMORE

State outlines plan to help businesses

Gov. Martin O’Malley outlined plans Monday to help small businesses and increase jobs by expanding access to credit and providing businesses with incentives to hire the unemployed.

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