Posts by Joanne Tang — Editorial Board
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New ramps help ducks in and out of the Capitol Reflecting Pool
As of Monday, there are little ramps leading into and out of the Capitol Reflecting Pool at Union Square. But they’re not for you and me to have easier access to a quick swim. They’re for ducks! Keep reading…
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Could Elon Musk, creator of Tesla and the Hyperloop, be the next Robert Moses?
There are all kinds of legitimate questions about whether Elon Musk’s ideas will work, but there’s another matter at hand too: would they perpetuate racial and class inequalities that exist as a result of previous urban planning, or would they help alleviate them? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s homeless population decreased 11% but remains very high
DC's homeless population decreased 11%. DC's school scandal heats up as a second official is revealed to have gotten preferential treatment. A Metro train opened doors on both sides while on an elevated platform. Keep reading…
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What if Alexandria allowed more food trucks in Old Town?
Old Town Alexandria is very short on food trucks, thanks in large part to rules that place severe limits on where they can park. If the city made Old Town more open to food trucks, it could both stimulate business and encourage more people to walk around the area. Keep reading…
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Baton Rouge is more like DC than you think. This tool explains why.
In one particular case, it turns out that DC has more in common with Baton Rouge, Louisiana than you might think. DC is 35.6% white, which makes it more similar to Baton Rouge (at 36.4%) than San Francisco (at 41.2%). That's according to a new online tool that uses Census data to compare cities. Keep reading…
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Why Alexandria has far fewer food trucks than DC, Arlington, and Fairfax
If you step out for lunch in a dense part of DC or Arlington, there’s a good chance one of your options will be a food truck. In Alexandria, not so much. That’s because there are tight restrictions on where trucks can do business and permits cost a lot more than in most other places around the region. Keep reading…
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Trump’s budget hangs the Chesapeake Bay out to dry
The Chesapeake Bay is an economic and environmental engine for the Washington region. It’s also in serious jeopardy, as Donald Trump wants to make big cuts to the agency that cleans, studies, and cares for it. Environmental experts say the cuts would be disastrous for the region’s waterways. Keep reading…
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GGWash helps me connect to my community
Even though I grew up in Northern Virginia, there are parts of it that I am discovering it for the first time, thanks to Greater Greater Washington. If you've learned something new, discovered a hidden gem, or connected to your community because of GGWash, please join in me in supporting them today. Keep reading…
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Thirsty? This app helps you find free water
Are you ever unsure of where to fill up your reusable water bottle, or whether it’s ok to ask a store for water without buying anything? There’s a program you can use for finding free, potable tap water in our region, which is good for both you and the environment. Keep reading…
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Flooding is a real risk in Alexandria, so Fairfax County is building a levee
On Monday, a crew began clearing trees from the banks of Cameron Run in Alexandria, marking the start of construction for Fairfax County’s new levee. When the levee is finished in 2019, it will protect about 160 homes in the Huntington neighborhood from flooding, which has been a huge issue in the county for more than 30 years. Keep reading…