Morning Rundown

Statehood Advocates Honor Charles Allen — Ward 6 District Councilman Charles Allen was named a “Workhorse Not Showhorse” by the group Neighbors United for D.C. Statehood. [The51st.org]

Gentrification and the 11th Street Bridge Project — The head of the 11th Street Bridge Park group told The New York Times that managing development is a priority. “If we end up building a bridge park and people who were part of the process can no longer afford to live here, we have failed,” Scott Kratz said. [New York Times]

Youngest Member of Ward 6 ANCs — ANC 6E Commissioner-elect Antonio Barnes, 24, will be the youngest person to become a commissioner in Ward 6, District Chronicles reported. [District Chronicles]