Posts by Molly Brune — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Barry Farm redevelopment breaks ground
DC breaks ground on Barry Farm housing redevelopment. Industrial facilities dumping toxic chemicals into Maryland waterways, new report finds. Alexandria report provides updates on housing goals, pandemic recovery. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metrorail wheel concerns may be linked to track problems
Metrorail’s 7000 series train issues may also be linked to older track problems. MoCo Council seeks stricter e-scooter rules. Some Arlingtonians concerned dogs may use a park outside of “dog park” sections. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line still slated to open in 2026
MTA officials brief MoCo Council on Purple Line challenges. Some tenants of rent-controlled buildings criticize DC’s housing voucher policy. Arlington considers adding free transfers on Arlington Transit buses. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: No changes at MoCo apartment that flooded suddenly almost a year ago
MoCo’s Rock Creek Woods Apartments has made no changes one year after tragic flooding death. Alexandria’s new 81-unit affordable housing complex to open at end of month. Arlington to get 400 new e-bikes throughout county. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple line contractor reaches labor settlement
MD Purple line contractor reaches labor union agreement. JXN Project seeks to lift up Black history in Richmond. Dupont Circle ANC approves Swann Street change, awaits official change from DC Council. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Northern Virginia faces an uphill battle meeting affordable housing goals
Northern Virginia may struggle to build enough affordable housing. DC hotline is effective in preventing evictions. Alexandria invites community to review its climate change action plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC one-bedroom costs increased most in Foggy Bottom over the last year
Rent for a one-bedroom unit in the region increased by 9% this year. Maryland Board of Elections plans to take legal action to count ballots earlier. Downtown DC BID names new president and CEO. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC will close Adams Morgan’s 18th Street some Sundays for pedestrian use
AdMo pedestrian street pilot will continue on select weekends throughout fall 2022. Ballot recounts begin for close races in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties. Alexandria launches new paratransit app. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA hires chief operating officer
WMATA hires chief operating officer. All Metro trains delayed Wednesday morning due to network issues. DASH transit center closed for weeks during mall demolition. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC makes top-ten most expensive one-bedrooms in 2022 list
DC one-bedrooms are seventh-most expensive in the US. MoCo passes gender-inclusive restroom bill. New WMATA GM/CEO spends the bulk of first day with riders and frontline staff. Keep reading…