Posts by George Kevin Jordan — Former Editor-in-Chief
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Breakfast links: Bikes continue to be in high demand in DC during the pandemic
DC’s bike boom is still going strong. How eviction protections are handled throughout the region. Woman killed, child injured in car crash with Baltimore Light Rail on Howard Street. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn about what Vision Zero could mean for DC’s future
How will Vision Zero legislation shape DC’s future? How are the 1968 uprisings in DC connected to today’s protests against police brutality? How can congestion pricing help make transportation more equitable, and more in this week’s (virtual) urbanist events. Keep reading…
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What’s it like to navigate work, home, and a pandemic in Tysons? A survey sheds some light.
What is it like to live or work in Tysons during a pandemic? A recent survey offers a snapshot into the many concerns people have from transit and childcare to what may be stopping people from returning to the office for work. Keep reading…
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This video shows some of the challenges bicyclists face in Prince George’s County
Black Women Bike DC, an organization that encourages bicycling for Black women and girls, recently released a video highlighting what riding a bike in Southern and Central Prince George’s County looks like. Keep reading…
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We’re looking for a Writer/Editor to cover urbanist issues throughout the region
Greater Greater Washington is looking for a talented, motivated journalism professional with an understanding of the issues GGWash covers, a keen eye for engaging content, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, diverse, growing Washington, DC region where all people can choose to live in walkable urban communities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The beginning of the school year for DC Public Schools will be online
DC Public Schools will go online on August 31. Father pays tribute to his son who was killed by a driver last year. Virginia governor wants evictions halted again. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC plans to double the number of in-person polling places for November elections
DC to offer 80 polling places for November elections. Advocates call for MD Assembly to tackle police brutality. People traveling from 27 states into DC will need to self-quarantine. Keep reading…
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Safe streets advocates in Ward 8 say we need to address both car and gun violence
On May 31, last year, two vigils were held back to back on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in Congress Heights. One memorialized the victims of gun violence, and the other, people killed by drivers. Both were organized by people who want the District to make streets safer, especially east of the Anacostia where residents are disproportionately affected by both kinds of violence. Keep reading…
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How my ride east of the Anacostia shows the harsh realities for people bicycling
A small group of riders this past weekend adjusted our helmets, tested our bells, rode up and down several streets throughout Congress Heights, Anacostia and then through Navy Yard to see what was working for bicyclists east of the Anacostia, and what could be. Keep reading…
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Commuting without Metro is a struggle for late-night workers
Darryl Haden, 34, and Mathieu Ghirardo, 21, start their workday when many of us are prepping for our exit. As fryers at Amsterdam Falafelshop, they come in around 4 pm, and may not get off work until 4 am the following morning. For both Ghirardo, who lives in Arlington, Virginia, and Haden, who lives in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this schedule creates complicated transportation challenges as they try to get home. Keep reading…