Posts about Maryland
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Best of 2022: Examining Silver Spring’s past, present, and future as a “Black Space”
OPINION: Silver Spring is one of the region’s most significant Black business districts. What does that mean for the future of its downtown? Keep reading…
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Best of 2022: When many malls are struggling, Greenbelt’s Beltway Plaza seems to be thriving. Why?
OPINION: Built in 1963, Beltway Plaza in Greenbelt, Md. is a rare example of a medium-sized, indoor-outdoor mall that has stood the test of time, even as developers make plans for renovations. Keep reading…
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This holiday, get on board this tour of train gardens
For over a century, in between blazes, cat rescues, and chili cook-offs, Baltimore-area firefighters have apparently spent their winter downtime arranging elaborate model train sets. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congressional spending bill to finalize FBI site selection, other DC federal real estate shifts
Congressional spending bill would affect the FBI headquarters relocation. The Smithsonian to receive federal funds to aid in site selection of next museums. Arlington prioritizing community-based historic preservation. Keep reading…
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Greater Greater Washington: The Album (Volume 1)
A DC music fan, a DC record store owner, and the editorial team come together to create the first volume of an urbanist-themed DC music playlist. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 77 people experiencing homelessness died in DC in 2022
At least 77 people experiencing homelessness died in DC in 2022. DC Council votes to dissolve and replace DCHA board. Advocates push Alexandria to ask the state for more affordable housing money. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County reaches 22nd pedestrian fatality this year
22 pedestrians have been killed by drivers so far this year in Fairfax County. After 14 years, the new Temple Courts will get its first low-income residents back. Developer purchases properties to create 75 units of multifamily housing on H Street. Keep reading…
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Events: Make your plans for TransportationCamp DC 2023!
It’s GGWash’s last events post of 2022! Make your plans to attend TransportationCamp DC on January 7 and read on to learn how to help WABA plan their advocacy agenda in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: “Ghost buses” won’t haunt riders anymore
WMATA says “ghost buses” will be a problem of the past. New maps show which MoCo neighborhoods had racial restrictions. Potomac River could one day be designated safe for swimming. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NoVA releases new transit dashboard
New dashboard shows transit statistics in Northern Virginia. MoCo resident donates nearly $10,000 in SmarTrip cards. WMATA considers “Blue Line Loop”. Keep reading…