Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Arlington wants to make outdoor dining last
Arlington explores ways to make outdoor dining permanent. Maryland begins ramp metering on I-270. Mural unveiled at site of go-go controversy. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Controversial Adams Morgan Business Improvement District gets another five years
Adams Morgan BID renewed amid calls for change. Land use issues in a growing Bethesda. The new route Metro isn’t considering. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Park View neighborhood could become a historic district
Proposed Park View Historic District is up for review. As eviction moratorium winds down, Montgomery County prepares to help renters. NoVa safe streets advocates map close calls on roads. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland transit adjusts to hybrid work patterns with new flexible fare option
Maryland transit launches fare option for hybrid workers. Capital Bikeshare doubles stations in Reston. Rapid Rehousing residents get an extension. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How the “urban heat island effect” impacts vulnerable communities in DC
How DC residents experience heat differently. WMATA extends its mask requirement for customers through Jan.18. School districts in Montgomery County and across the country are struggling with a shortage of bus drivers, buses, and other supply chain challenges. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council took its final vote on next year’s budget. Here’s what’s in it
What’s in DC’s next budget. Maryland board approves first contract for toll lanes. What the Senate infrastructure bill could mean for the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: For one day in October, part of Georgia Avenue will belong to pedestrians again
Georgia Avenue will close to cars again for Open Streets day. Montgomery County developing real-time bus app. Alexandria to try guaranteed income for poor residents. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC has thousands of vacant properties, but only 189 are being taxed at the higher blighted rate
DC struggles with vacant and blighted properties. Silver Spring is poised to get its own Business Improvement District. The real estate you’ll get in Northern Virginia for $1 million. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Hogan’s I-270 highway expansion plan is back in business thanks to bus lane addition
Maryland’s highway plan gets second life. MPD is establishing a bike unit. Tenants protest unsanitary conditions at Alexandria apartments. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metrorail service extends to midnight seven days a week starting July 18
Leaving on a midnight train to Georgia (Ave-Petworth). Part of Tysons Boulevard opens for recreation again. COVID-19 impacts Prince George’s County redistricting. Keep reading…