Posts about Maryland
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Will Charles County choose sprawl?
On the fringe of the metropolitan Washington area, a suburban county is poised to make a momentous decision. Despite the vigorous objections by many residents, Charles County could promote sprawling development that could harm Maryland’s environment, the county’s economic vitality, and the metro region as a whole. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pushing business away
Perception costs Georgia Avenue; Bike lanes great for parking?; Height limit allows a camel; Oakville Triangle set for makeover; Pushing Silver Line over finish line; Don’t pass the bus; Breaking: our region is expensive; Things are different in Europe; Worldly subways; And…. Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Better buses on a budget
Talk about how to make bus service better, have a drink with Greater Greater Washington readers, and much more at this week’s events. Better buses in DC: There’s long been talk about ways to make bus service better in DC, but some, like rush hour bus lanes on 16th Street, still haven’t become a reality. On Wednesday, April 30 from 6-8 pm, a panel will discuss proposals… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pristine
Potomac Yard a no-go?; How on time were the buses?; Rough economic waters ahead?; Chevy Chase questions Purple lobbying; Apartment prices swing; Driver sues cyclist she killed; And…. Keep reading…
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Morning bell: Too many students fail to show up for class
Truancy still a major problem in DCPS: With 32% of students missing more than 10 days of classes without a valid excuse, some schools are trying tactics like holding raffles for students who show up on time. (Post) Private philanthropy and DC charters: The Walton Family Foundation has played a key role in the growth of charter schools in DC and elsewhere. (NY Times) Catania… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fast and reliable
Silver Line soon?; MoCo sees red over Red Line; InKLEINed to listen; REALity can wait; A costly Crescent; Park(ing) year?; Are you a gentrifier?; And…. Keep reading…
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Montgomery’s most congested intersections aren’t in its downtowns
Where do you think the most congested intersections are in Montgomery County? Maybe right by the Bethesda Metro? In downtown Silver Spring? University, Georgia, and Veirs Mill in Wheaton? Actually, no. A review of Montgomery County’s 50 most congested intersections found only one inside one of the county’s urban centers. Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Who can push for more and better bus service?
Reader Michael Fekula wants to see new and more frequent Sunday bus service to his neighborhood, Westchester Park, between College Park and Greenbelt. He sent us a copy of a letter that he wrote to WMATA General Manager Richard Sarles: I live in the Westchester Park community which is located on Kenilworth Avenue east of Berwyn Heights and west of Greenbelt. We are served by one… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cross with care
College Park focuses on pedestrian safety; More transportation options for young people; CityCenterDC only for the wealthy; Blame the canal; DC issues bad parking tickets; Farmers’ markets face red tape; Time changes Howard Theatre; Sell your house; And…. Keep reading…
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Morning bell: An Arabic immersion charter school in Ward 3 and other possibilities
New charter schools?: The DC Public Charter School Board heard proposals for 8 new schools, including an Arabic immersion school for Ward 3 and two boarding high schools. Some proposals fared better than others. (Post, Examiner) Career academies: High-school-based career-training programs are increasing in Maryland and Virginia schools, thanks to federal funding. (Post) Higher… Keep reading…