Posts by Matt Johnson — Editorial Board Alum
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Natural beauty in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Suspected terrorist no reason to fear photography
Yesterday, the news broke that an Ashburn, Virginia man was allegedly planning to detonate explosives on the Metro. The alleged plotter, Farooque Ahmed, was arrested for providing material support to a terrorist organization. According to the FBI, the public was never in danger. Apparently, agents of the Bureau posed as members of al-Qaeda as a part of the investigation. The… Keep reading…
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Prince George’s plans revised bus service in Greenbelt
The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is planning changes to TheBus service on all 4 routes operating out of Greenbelt Station. Prince George’s wants to better allocate resources to run buses at higher frequency. But several Berwyn Heights officials are upset about the plan, because they think residents don’t want —… Keep reading…
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Sharing in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. Photographers: We’re looking for more pictures from the eastern side of the region, so be sure to keep your apertures peeled for good shots East of the River. Keep reading…
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Happy hour tonight
Readers and contributors will be gathering this evening starting at 6p at the Laughing Man Tavern. Please stop by on your way home for a drink and some socializing. Laughing Man is located near Metro Center at 1306 G Street NW. Keep reading…
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New Jersey says no to FTA money. What would you build?
It was reported yesterday that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, is expected to kill the ARC Tunnel project. The tunnel would double rail capacity under the Hudson River, and would allow more trains to enter Manhattan each day. Christie, it seems, plans to take the state’s share of the project and devote it to building roads. This means that New Jersey will… Keep reading…
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Orange and Blue lines to close downtown next weekend
Next weekend includes Columbus Day. Because lighter passenger volumes are expected that weekend, Metro is planning disruptive, but necessary trackwork. The Blue and Orange Lines will be severed by the work zone. There will be no train service at Farragut West or McPherson Square. Blue and Orange trains will not call at Metro Center, either. All weekend, beginning… Keep reading…
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HSR could get you to Boston in 3 hours, but it’s pricey
Yesterday, Amtrak announced plans to create a new, exclusive high-speed rail corridor in the Northeastern United States. The proposal would cost upwards of $117 billion ($40 billion in 2010 dollars) and could be complete by 2040. Trips from Washington to Boston would take only 3 hours. Amtrak rightly points out that there is almost no better candidate for true, “next-gen”… Keep reading…
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Metro Board will take up Greenbelt restructuring
On Thursday, Metro’s Board of Directors will be taking up the proposed restructuring of Greenbelt bus service. WMATA staff want to restructure Greenbelt’s bus service because they feel resources could be used more efficiently. It will result in a reduction in service for some, but an increase in service for others. If the Metro Board approves the changes, they… Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Happy hour, NYC panel, Greenbelt bike tour, festivals and many more tours
A couple of great events are coming up over the next few weeks, including the WalkingTownDC walking and biking tours and a number of neighborhood festivals tomorrow. GGW happy hour: Join GGW on Thursday October 7 at the Laughing Man for drinks and conversation. We’ll be starting at 6 pm and we’ll stick around for a couple hours. Laughing Man is at 1306 G Street NW, near… Keep reading…