Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Dolphins are swimming in the Potomac. Are we next?
Dolphins are thriving in the Potomac—does that signal a less polluted river? After a massive traffic jam on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland Transportation officials apologize. Housing advocates are pushing for stronger rent control laws in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The region has a housing crisis. Will shaming NIMBYism help?
Will shaming NIMBYism have an impact on the housing shortage? Why are there so many places of worship on 16th Street NW? The Beach Drive Road project is ready to open September 26. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Worried about shoddy construction, officials halt Silver Line track testing
Concerns over shoddy construction prompted Metro officials to cancel Silver Line track testing. Montgomery County Council announces a bill to address racial inequality. The Washington Monument is open to visitors again. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: After 16 years, Express, the daily commuter newspaper, closes shop
The last edition of the Express commuter newspaper was handed out today. More railways are making their way to Virginia. DDOT releases a final report on a protected bike lane project in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: People will gather in DC to demand action around the UN Climate Summit
The UN Climate Summit may be in New York, but DC will see a lot of action too. Glass from buildings keep falling in Bethesda. Metro has finally fixed its chiller system after four years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: This affluent neighborhood is divided over barking dogs
A dog park in Chevy Chase sparks controversy. A local firm hired as a subcontractor for the lottery contract has no employees. If you don’t drive, this app will pay you. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Shuttles to Metro could help homeless children get to school
Should DC provide shuttle buses for children experiencing homelessness? Check out this map DC Ward 2 Council contributions. A second marijuana dispensary opens East of the Anacostia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: This intersection is an urban design fail, but a street vendors’ paradise
Dave Thomas Circle is a street vendors’ paradise, but an urban design fail. Where should Maryland’s new wind and solar farms go? A new parent group wants to end racial disparities in Arlington schools. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC closed some playgrounds over concerns about lead
Three DC playgrounds have closed after lead concerns. A Mount Vernon Square project could mean 363 new apartments. Rock Creek Park could get a name change to reflect its historic importance. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: An apparent road rage shooting has left a man in critical condition
One driver shot another driver after a traffic crash, leaving one man in critical condition. There’s lots of money for highways and a little money for bikes in a federal transportation bill. Legislation in MoCo will soon require an economic impact statement. Keep reading…