Posts by Brent Bolin — Advocacy Committee
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Remembering Marion Barry
People around the nation who’ve never met Marion Barry nevertheless have strong opinions about him as a symbol of an era in DC, but he was also a man who touched many lives in many different ways. Our contributors look back at their memories of the “Mayor for Life.” Keep reading…
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Shocking rhetoric from John Townsend and AAA
This week’s Washington City Paper cover story quoted AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman John Townsend calling Greater Greater Washington editor David Alpert “retarded” and a “ninny,” and comparing Greater Greater Washington to the Ku Klux Klan. Many other reporters, people on Twitter, and residents generally have clearly stated in response… Keep reading…
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Riverwalk will connect communities and the Anacostia River
Cyclists and runners, nature lovers, communities in DC’s Ward 7, residents of Prince George’s County, and the Anacostia River will all gain from the final segment of the Anacostia River trail network. An impressive lineup of elected officials and agency heads from DC and Prince George’s County gathered yesterday to unveil the segment’s design. When… Keep reading…
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Stormwater program nears reality in Prince George’s
Runoff from storms can floods homeowners’ basements, erode property, and damage parks and public spaces. Prince George’s County is considering forward-thinking legislation that will strike a good balance between quality of life, density, and design in creating incentives for property owners to deal with stormwater. Last Thursday. the Transportation, Housing,… Keep reading…
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The Anacostia River can again be swimmable and fishable
The Anacostia River is widely called DC’s “forgotten river,” a term coined by Anacostia Watershed Society’s founding president, Robert Boone, to reflect the river’s second-class status in our nation’s capital city. The Anacostia should be a community asset: a river safe for swimming and fishing, per the federal Clean Water Act. In… Keep reading…