Posts about Alexandria
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Do Something: The week of April 22, 2024
This week on Do Something: upzoning in Chevy Chase DC; it’s not just about bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue; how to get safer streets and social housing in Montgomery County; and getting ready for the primary in DC and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG sets 50% tree canopy coverage goal for region
MWCOG sets goal of maintaining 50% tree canopy coverage regionally. Class action lawsuit filed against Foxtrot amid sudden closure and layoffs. EPA fines oil recycling facility in South Baltimore $230,000 for pollution. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Animated city
Ever look at a photo and it seems like it can’t be real? Savor these almost cartoon-esque favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 15, 2024
This week on Do Something: the wheels come off on Connecticut Avenue; fourplexes (and more) in Montgomery County; and getting ready for the Virginia primaries. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congressman warns WMATA to comply with subpoena
Safety signal: WMATA subpoena could have consequences, Congressman warns WMATA. With no Chinese grocery store, Chinatown seniors take charter bus. Donation of ferry could make splash in restoring service. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA and MWCOG to work together on region’s transit future
MWCOG and WMATA launch collaboration on future of region’s transit. Washington region falling behind on goal of building 320,000 housing units. Alexandria now searching for the right project for Potomac Yard. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 8, 2024
This week on Do Something: flowers for Governor Wes Moore; fun with zoning in Chevy Chase DC; and calling all Arlington and Alexandria primary candidates. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mayfair Mansions landlord ordered to pay $1 million in tenant settlement
Landlord ordered to pay $1 million in legal settlement over housing code violations at Mayfair Mansions. Moore administration seeks bridge replacement funding on Capitol Hill. Fairfax County starts solar panel recycling program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland Governor Moore’s housing bills all pass Senate
All three of Governor Moore’s housing bills pass the Senate. Growing number of Marylanders worried about housing costs. WMATA says fare evasion down, ridership up across system. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 1, 2024
This week on Do Something: a proposed sales tax in DC’s budget; tell the Maryland Senate you support Moore Housing; it’s Dan’s birthday; and reflections on the Key Bridge Keep reading…