Posts about Maryland
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Photo Friday: The lighting makes it
This week’s Photo Friday highlights the beauty of our built environment, compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: Takoma Metro development, the future of downtown, Northeast Corridor commuter rail, and more
In this edition of our emails to the editor: Takoma Metro development, rent reasonableness, commuter rail, traffic safety, and the future of downtown. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slowing rate of inflation may signal shift to come in home sales
New report projects when home sales in DC will pick up. Montgomery County has all-but-erased gender pay gap in county workforce. VDOT seeks survey feedback for Glebe Road stretch between Columbia Pike and I-66. Keep reading…
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Metrorail leaders want the system to grow. What’s on the table?
As the Washington region’s population grows, Metrorail needs to grow, too. Part I of a series looks at how the current system will eventually fall short of needs, and how capacity could be increased in the long term. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DCHA names interim director
DCHA appoints interim director Dorian Jenkins. Search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash near White House continues. Arlington considers increasing the time drivers must stop for pedestrians. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak train derails just south of Union Station
Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to National Airport. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Anacostia River swim day postponed due to heavy rain and sewage
Anacostia River swimming event postponed due to sewage overflows. Pepco ordered to repay ratepayers after mishandling community solar program. DC councilmembers introduce bills to get dangerous driver off the street. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: At least 12 Arlington properties could become missing middle homes
Arlington sees influx of Missing Middle permit applications. Vacant GWU dorm may turn into transitional housing facility. Arlington’s first-time home buying program struggles to lend funds. Keep reading…
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With soaring Metro, DC Streetcar, and VRE ridership, Washington region leads transit recovery in US
The Washington region leads transit recovery in the US in terms of ridership gains, with Metrorail, the DC Streetcar, and VRE at the head of the pack. Keep reading…