Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Rent hikes in the region are among the country’s highest
Residents in the Washington region continue to pay some of the highest rents in the country. Montgomery County deals with overcrowded school buses. Arlington County hopes to add more eldercare facilities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The feds may block WMATA from buying Chinese railcars and buses
WMATA may be blocked from purchasing Chinese railcars due to fears about spying. There’s more drama over Seminary Road bike lanes. Montgomery County faces an uphill battle to preserve affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax Connector workers join the NoVa Metrobus strike
Fairfax Connector workers join Metrobus workers on strike Thursday. A climate protest is scheduled for downtown DC Friday. What’s the fate of Baltimore’s Chinatown? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: An opening date for the Silver Line Phase II is on the horizon
There’s cause for optimism about the Silver Line Phase II opening date. The Metrobus driver’s strike is stretching on. An autonomous shuttle has rolled into Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More legal protections would help renters stay, advocates say
Tenant advocates push for more legal protections for renters. Former residents receive a $1.1 million rental recovery settlement. A new program could help property owners get rid of lead pipes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How one apartment listing service is tackling discrimination
A popular apartment listing service moves to stop housing discrimination on its sites. Another pedestrian is killed by a driver in Montgomery County. Here’s what happened in the elections in Rockville and other Maryland suburbs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The Nats win the World Series, a first for the franchise
The Nats win the World Series. A new program in DC helps teachers and school staff buy a home. Visit one of the District’s haunted houses. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress questions Metro about Jack Evans and cybersecurity
During this week’s congressional oversight hearings, Metro officials were asked a myriad of questions. Metrobus drivers in NoVa go on strike. How the Maryland Renaissance Festival grew out of the “New Town” movement. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro will stay up late with Nationals fans during the World Series
Metro will offer late-night service during the World Series. Baltimore congressman Elijah Cummings dies at 68. A zoning change could increase solar panel protections. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A driver hit and killed a bicyclist in Prince George’s and fled the scene
John Guillickson was killed by a driver in a hit-and-run Wednesday morning. Takoma Park is divided over tree ordinances. Artists in DC need space, but space in the District is hard to come by and keep. Keep reading…