Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: This grocer controls a fifth of the Washington region’s market, and counting
Giant dominates the region's grocer market, and plans to expand even more. The most dangerous intersections in the District, mapped. Neglected African American cemeteries will be restored in Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Lead paint is a hazard, especially to children living in old housing
DC lost millions it could have used to address lead paint in old houses. Snow preparation cost Northern Virginia $1 million an hour, sparking budget concerns. A driver was arrested for a deliberate hit-and-run in LeDroit Park. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro may offer $3 Uber and Lyft credits to fill in for late night service cuts
Metro proposed subsidizing Uber and Lyft rides for late night workers. Federal workers could get more help from Metro if the government shuts down again. The Fairfax County Parkway won't be getting tolls, following public opposition. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Despite underrepresentation, black architects have shaped the District
Despite being severely underrepresented in the industry, black architects have shaped DC. Record rainfall in our region has left sewage treatment plants with a smelly problem. Two new companies have brought dockless scooters and e-bikes to Arlington. Keep reading…
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These historic photographs show struggles for social justice in DC
On March 31, 1968, DC photographer Phil Portlock sat in the audience at the National Cathedral as he listened to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give what would be known as his last Sunday sermon: “Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution.” Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: As Amazon moves in, advocates say Northern Virginia must act on affordable housing
Housing advocates hope Amazon will compel local leaders to take action. Can a Green New Deal secure federal transit funding? Purple Line delays from a lawsuit and other issues will cost about $60 million. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The link between dollar stores and food deserts
There's a link between dollar stores and food deserts. The federal shutdown is costing DC $12 million per week, a new report shows. The US is experiencing high pedestrian death rates. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s mayor vetoed a bill decriminalizing Metro fare evasion
On Wednesday DC Mayor Bowser vetoed a bill decriminalizing Metro fare evasion. More TSA agents aren't showing up for work, which is slowing air travel. It seems Baltimore’s bus redesign hasn't been effective. Keep reading…
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Who’s hit hardest by the affordable housing shortage?
Whether we agree on the same solutions as a society, the fact remains that the United States has a deep affordable housing shortage that disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable populations. Extremely low-income households are more likely to contain seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children. These households are also more likely to be black and Hispanic. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Landlords pack renters with housing vouchers into poorer neighborhoods
These maps show how landlords pack low-income families into certain neighborhoods. What if Metro had a loyalty program like those used by airlines and hotels? Heavy rainfall caused the Chesapeake Bay’s health to decline in 2018. Keep reading…