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Will Arlington go all in for safety in its new bicycle plan?
Right now, Arlington's bicycle routes have gaps and the many of the routes feel dangerous, which may make many people who would otherwise bike less inclined to ride. But soon the county has the opportunity to build a safer and more robust bicycle network. Keep reading…
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Which Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate do you think is best?
Commonwealth's Attorneys are the county prosecutors in Virginia. In Arlington and Falls Church, there's a race between the seven-year incumbent, Theo Stamos, and challenger Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, for the Democratic nomination. Keep reading…
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Northern Virginia looks to fund more transit projects along I-66 with toll revenue
Another $20 million of transit improvement projects will be heading our way in the fall, paid for by money generated by tolling on I-66 between Fairfax County and DC. Local jurisdictions submitted $32.8 million worth of projects, but only the top few are able to get funded. The public comment period is now open, so you can voice your opinion now. Keep reading…
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Events: “Generation Priced Out” book talk, rail happy hour, and more
Concerned about the future of urban America? Randy Shaw’s Generation Priced Out is a call to action on one of the most talked-about issues of our time: how skyrocketing rents and home values are pricing low- and middle-income people out of urban America. Keep reading…
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Vote in the Washington Region Parking Madness Round 2, Part 1
We are down to the Elite Eight in our Washington Region Parking Madness! This week we will see who will become the champion in each of the four divisions. Keep reading…
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Thanks for celebrating 11 years of GGWash with us!
On March 14, Greater Greater Washington staff, contributors, volunteers, Neighborhood members, and friends gathered in Crystal City to celebrate 11 years of moving the region forward. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated! Keep reading…
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Here’s our questionnaire for candidates in Northern Virginia’s 2019 primaries
Greater Greater Washington's volunteer Elections Committee has been writing about some of the races we are following in Northern Virginia for the June 11 primary. Now, we are sending a questionnaire to candidates in the competitive races for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, select General Assembly races, and the Arlington/Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney. Keep reading…
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Washington region Parking Madness: What’s the worst parking crater of them all?
In honor of the annual college basketball tournament, we have decided to do one of our own. Rather than basketball, readers like you will vote for the most awful parking crater in the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Metro ridership is in free fall. Why won’t the Metro board act?
WMATA recently released a performance report showing significant declines in year-over-year Metro ridership. But focusing on such a short time period actually understates how dire the situation Metro faces is. Keep reading…
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Arlington tests the future of protected bikeways
Arlington is testing out new ways to separate protected bikeways from cars on two streets in Crystal City. Keep reading…
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Check out this 1932 newsreel of Hoover christening Memorial Bridge
Arlington Memorial Bridge opened in 1932, amidst the very depths of the Great Depression. It was a major event in Washington, which drew President Herbert Hoover, the first lady, and the vice president. Keep reading…
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An American Legion project offers affordable homes for veterans in Arlington
In Arlington's intense housing market, a breakthrough project aims to provide housing-strapped veterans with an affordable place to live. However, the project has also illustrated how the county's planning process is limited by its reliance on sector plans, and brings forward some new ideas to the ongoing conversation about parking. Keep reading…
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A neighborhood spat over parking in south Arlington illustrates deeper fissures
Residents in Arlington Mill and Forest Glen in Virginia have been arguing over the latter neighborhood's street parking restrictions for years. For a variety of reasons, Arlington Mill has little parking available so residents often park in ajoining Forest Glen, which has it in more abundance. Keep reading…
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Favola and Merlene face off to represent Northern Virginia’s Potomac coast
Has a longtime member of the Arlington Democratic establishment solidly represented Northern Virginia at the state legislature in Richmond, or is there need for new blood? Voters in Virginia State Senate District 31 will answer that question on June 11 when incumbent Barbara Favola faces challenger Nicole Merlene. Keep reading…
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Before National Airport, there was Washington Airport at Hoover Field
Before there was National Airport, there was the Washington Airport at Hoover Field. It was established in 1926 and located just west of today’s intersection of the George Washington Parkway and the 14th Street Bridge. Keep reading…
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How well is the region doing at planning for growth near Metro?
The jurisdictions in our region have taken measurable steps towards implementing transit-oriented development by upzoning land near the region's 91 Metrorail stations. However, at many stations there is still room for improvement, and some stations/jurisdictions are doing much better than others. Keep reading…
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Can Arlington make child care more affordable by embracing urbanism?
Anyone who is raising a kid in the Washington region—and probably many people who aren’t—know that paying for daycare can cost as much as rent. Arlington County has the highest child-care costs in the region, largely because we have high land values, tighter regulations, and affluent households. Keep reading…
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These are the Virginia (and other) elections we’re watching
In 2019, the main political action (besides early jockeying for the US presidential nomination) is in Virginia, where the state House and Senate are on the ballot as well as many county supervisors. There are also elections in some Maryland municipalities. Keep reading…
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? at this Metro ceiling vault construction photo
Not every day do you see Metro's iconic ceiling vaults from the other side, but look at this amazing photo. Keep reading…
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Housing gains urgency in Arlington as its budget falls short and Amazon moves in
The Arlington County Board is trying to figure out how to add more affordable housing and manage growth from Amazon as another budget shortfall looms. The Board rang in the new year with its first meeting on January 2, where newly-elected Board Chair Christian Dorsey cautioned that the county could face a budget shortfall of $70 million. Keep reading…