Posts by Jaime Fearer — Editorial Board Alum
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What Greater Greater Washington means to me
I jumped into the DC hyperlocal blogging scene back in 2005, when I moved to the Woodridge neighborhood in Northeast. I came across Greater Greater Washington in early 2008, when David posted about development in Brookland, and later in the year, I met him in person. Because I’d since moved to Shaw, and had applied to graduate school for community planning, I was interested… Keep reading…
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Come see Clybourne Park, then talk about it with us
In 2011, we organized a group outing to see Clybourne Park, the award-winning play about gentrification in Chicago, at the Woolly Mammoth. Come see it with us again next month in Arlington! The Arlington Players will stage the show for its local community theater debut Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre in Arlington. Then, we’ll have… Keep reading…
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Weekend video: The beauty of Open Streets
The Alliance for Biking & Walking and Streetfilms have teamed up to produce a new video celebrating the growing popularity of “Open Streets” initiatives around the world, where cities temporarily shut down a street to motorized traffic so that people can enjoy it on foot and on bicycles. 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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Brooks pushes energy efficiency for DC
Former DC Council candidate Sam Brooks has been hired to lead a new sustainability and energy division in the DC government. He sat down for an interview about how the District can be a world leader in sustainability and energy conservation. Since his 2006 DC Council bid, Brooks has been busy making a name for himself in energy efficiency contracting and green workforce development. Keep reading…
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Ward 5 progressives must unite behind one candidate
In early- to mid-May, DC will hold a special election to fill the seat vacated by Harry Thomas Jr. Many potential candidates have already emerged. The time is right to elect a councilmember focused on ethical and effective representation for the people of Ward 5, but to do so, progressives must unite to support a single candidate. If the race is as crowded as current speculation… Keep reading…
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Join us tonight for a Greater Greater Halloween happy hour
Just a quick reminder that we’re hosting a Halloween happy hour tonight at Rocket Bar, starting at 8:30 pm. Join us dressed in your urbanist, transit, or otherwise Greater Greater Halloween costume! Keep reading…
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Greater Greater Halloween: Urbanized screening, happy hour
If, like us, you’ve been known to geek out over the design of fonts and household items, you’re likely familiar with Gary Hustwit, director of the documentaries Helvetica and Objectified. On Monday, October 31, Hustwit brings his latest work, Urbanized, to E Street Cinema. Excited to see the film, but feeling torn because the DC screening is on Halloween? Greater… Keep reading…
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Our 2012 DC election coverage will focus on issues
Washington, DC’s next primary election is scheduled for April 3, 2012. With roughly 7 months until that day, candidates and story lines are beginning to emerge. This post will explain what readers can expect from Greater Greater Washington throughout election season. Our goal will be to examine the issues and races with the same depth and passion that we apply to our everyday… Keep reading…
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Blame for the Shaw’s Tavern mess does not lie with the city
Shaw’s Tavern closed last week because the restaurant has not yet been granted a liquor license. Several commentators blamed DC’s liquor license regulatory system. But Shaw’s could be serving alcohol already if the management had done a little legwork. The tavern got into trouble with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) for allegedly… Keep reading…