Posts by Aimee Custis — Editorial Board Alum
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Metro’s shutdown plan deserves our support. Now local governments must step up.
It’s sad that Metro has gotten so decrepit that months-long shutdowns and single-tracking are necessary. But they are. And kudos to Metro for admitting this and coming up with a detailed plan to fix it. Keep reading…
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Rainy in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Monotone in the Flickr pool
Here are some of our favorite black and white perspectives, inspired by this week’s new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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DC aglow in the Flickr pool
Here are some of our favorite perspectives of DC aglow at blue hour, golden hour, or after dark, inspired by this week’s new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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Walkability’s next hurdle in Van Ness: A Chick-fil-A drive-thru
Chick-fil-A has plans to put a drive-thru store on Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness. But neighbors are saying the site’s business plan doesn’t mesh with the neighborhood’s aspirations to be more walkable. Keep reading…
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This summer, Alexandria’s King Street could become a complete street… or not
When it repaves a stretch of King Street this summer, the City of Alexandria wants make it safer for all users. But of the three design options Alexandria is considering, only one would make for a complete street. Keep reading…
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Metro will shut down Friday night. Most buses won’t even run Friday.
As the region prepares for tomorrow’s snowstorm, major transportation modes are already announcing they’ll be fully shut down through Sunday. Metro is even stopping most of its buses as early as Friday morning. Keep reading…
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DC’s inclusionary zoning could start serving poorer households
No one policy or program will fix the District’s affordable housing crunch. But later this month, one program that creates new affordable housing is poised to get a facelift to better serve low-income households. Keep reading…
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Ask GGWash: Why do Metro signs now show trains that are farther away?
It used to be that Metro’s “next train” arrival signs only displayed trains that were coming within the next 20 minutes. Now, the signs list trains up to 40 minutes away. Reader Tom F. wrote in to ask why. Keep reading…
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5 amazing cities from the Star Wars universe
Part of the appeal of the cultural juggernaut that is Star Wars has always been its fantastic settings, including its cities. As The Force Awakens arrives in theaters this week, here are the five most fascinating cities from the six previous live-action Star Wars movies. 5. Theed Keep reading…