Posts by David Alpert — Founder
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What we’re doing with DC election endorsements and ads
The race to replace (or, if he doesn’t run, succeed) Jack Evans as the Ward 2 member of the DC Council is in high gear, and the Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee is working to inform you about the candidates and their positions. GGWash will also be running advertising from candidates. I wanted to fill in readers on these programs, our policies, and how GGWash will be involved in this election. Keep reading…
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DC can’t have statehood because… of parking?
On Thursday, the House of Representatives held a historic hearing on a bill to admit DC (except for a core of federal buildings and lands) as the 51st state, appropriately numbered HR 51. One of the weirdest arguments against statehood was from Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie (R), who said it would be too hard to park in DC if it became a state. Keep reading…
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Linda Sperling, challenger to Fairfax’s last Republican supervisor, responds to our questions
Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors has eight Democrats and two Republicans, and one of the Republicans is not running for re-election. Democrat Linda Sperling hopes to unseat the other, Pat Herrity of the Springfield District. Keep reading…
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Fairfax Supervisor candidates in Sully and Braddock talk housing and transportation
Four of Fairfax County’s nine Supervisor districts, plus the board chairman, were open seats in this June’s primaries, and our Elections Committee showed you candidates’ views and made endorsements in those races. What about the other five, and which ones are contested this November? Keep reading…
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Elections and activism matter, victories on Seminary Road and Little Falls Parkway show
Alexndria will give Seminary Road a “road diet” to reduce rampant speeding and make the road safer, while Montgomery County reversed an earlier decision and will keep a safety-enhancing “road diet” on Little Falls Parkway. Both of these cases demonstrate how important it is for residents to pay attention to elected officials’ values and policy stances and advocate directly. Keep reading…
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We like the Oxford comma but no periods in DC, and other general style guide rules
Greater Greater Washington has developed our own style guide with rules for terms we use often. Keep reading…
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In a contentious race, John Bell and Geary Higgins explain their views on housing and transportation
One big battleground for control of the Virginia state legislature this November will be in the 13th Senate district, in Loudoun County and part of Prince William. Incumbent Republican Dick Black is retiring, and current Delegate John Bell (D) and Loudoun supervisor Geary Higgins (R) are the two candidates on the ballot November 5. Keep reading…
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Don’t say accident, biker, or DC City Council: Here’s our style guide for important words
Greater Greater Washington mainly follows Associated Press style, but we’ve developed our own style guide with rules for terms we use often. Keep reading…
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Dan Helmer looks to help Democrats take the Virginia House. Here’s what he said about our issues.
With many eyes on the primary contest for President, there is a major battle between Democrats and Republicans in our backyard: the contest for the Virginia state legislature. One major battleground is the 40th House district, where Democrat Dan Helmer is challenging 18-year incumbent and Republican caucus chairman Tim Hugo. Keep reading…
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What do you call that place? Here’s our style guide for place names
Greater Greater Washington mainly follows Associated Press style, but we’ve developed our own style guide with rules for terms we use often. Keep reading…