Posts by Libby Solomon — Former Managing Editor
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Breakfast links: Metro braces for blooming crowds during cherry blossoms
Metro is upping weekend service for cherry blossom season. Montgomery County resolves tax duplication issue with new law. Mapping restrictive deeds in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro plans for fare discounts move forward
Metro board gives preliminary approval to fare discounts. Former DOJ building near White House could be converted to residential. After closures at Baltimore Inner Harbor pavilion, only Hooters remains. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Yellow Line’s Potomac River crossing to close for eight months
Metro to pause Yellow Line between Pentagon and L’Enfant for repairs this fall. Piscataway Conoy Tribe pushes to rename Indian Head Highway. Metro board won’t reappoint Inspector General. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Gas prices are sky high
How might gas prices affect transportation choices? What Arlington can learn from Hoboken on traffic safety. It’s final: Prince George’s council must toss their redistricting map. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Commuter trains struggle with fewer commuters
Metro’s future is uncertain; commuter trains’ futures may be even more so. New North Bethesda homeless shelter opens Monday. Bowser’s approval rating is lowest east of the Anacostia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro is getting another infusion of federal funds
WMATA set to get another batch of federal pandemic relief. Silver Spring apartment building explodes, injuring at least 10. Alexandria considers new zoning designation for apartments over retail. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council gives initial approval to looser liquor laws
Outdoor drinking seems poised to stick around. Proof of vaccination required for in-person Montgomery County Council meetings. Affordable housing developer acquires building in Arlandria. Keep reading…
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Farewell to the old SmarTrip cards
As of Tuesday, March 1, pre-2012 SmarTrip cards will no longer be accepted at WMATA faregates and fareboxes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The K Street Transitway is making progress
K Street Transitway construction expected next March. Montgomery County Council to return in-person. How to get to the airport by bike. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Could the Idaho Stop become the District Stop?
Bill would let cyclists yield instead of stop at stop signs. Metro expected to decide this year whether to build rail to National Harbor. Potomac Yard station nears the finish line. Keep reading…