Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: New Anacostia, Congress Heights economic development initiative launches
New economic development group seeks to empower long-time residents of Southeast DC neighborhoods. 11 candidates to interview for temporary MoCo planning board seats. Applications open Oct. 31 for Alexandria’s guaranteed income program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA submits new return-to-service plan in latest round of regulatory battle
WMATA submits revised request for additional trains. Real estate companies ordered to pay fine for DC housing discrimination. DC government proposes removal of buildings and homes from flood zone. Keep reading…
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Advocates for Route 29 Flash in Montgomery County urge all lines adopt dedicated lanes for success
Plans on how to improve the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Route 29 in Montgomery County divide advocates and county officials. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension ready to open by Thanksgiving, trains still need safety approval
Silver Line extension could open by Thanksgiving if regulators and WMATA come to an agreement. Washington region driving more, dissatisfied with transit, new study finds. DC Council moves for housing overhaul. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Almost a quarter of DCHA housing units remain vacant
25% of DC public housing units remain vacant. Region will miss its 2025 deadline to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Prince George’s County Council holds hearing on plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle access around West Hyattsville Metro station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Hogan sets aside $15 million for MD state infrastructure project hires
Hogan to use federal funds to help contractors hire workers for MD infrastructure projects. DCHA deputy director resigns. Up to 1,700 new residences planned for Arlington’s RiverHouse parking lots. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro urges funding increases as it faces massive financial shortfalls
Metro works to convince regional leaders for more funding. DC, Baltimore work with the Urban Institute to increase Black homeownership. Enrollment increases are pressuring Alexandria to build more schools. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA, safety regulators clash over train shortage
Metro’s board and safety commission clash over system’s train shortage. DC sues chemical manufacturer over pesticides in area rivers, water supply. Missing middle plans spark debate in Arlington, nationwide. Keep reading…
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What does the recent resignation of Montgomery’s entire Planning Board mean for the county’s future?
Montgomery County’s Planning Board has been the center of a tussle over how, or if, this diversifying county should change or grow. Now that the entire board has stepped down, what happens next could shape the county’s future for years. Keep reading…