Posts from May 2017
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Breakfast links: Happy National Bike Month!
It's National Bike Month, the union really doesn't want Metro going private, and DC's United Medical Center may face a steep deficit and need financial help from the city. Keep reading…
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Make biking even safer in NoMa
Want to make your neighborhood a safer, more accessible place for pedestrians and cyclists? Show up and speak up at these community events across the region this week. From making cycling even safer in NoMa to exploring Courthouse in Arlington, get out and get involved! Keep reading…
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“The important thing is that you’re not white”
Most of my neighbors would agree on the theoretical need for supporting their neighbors, helping the poor, saving the environment, and promoting sustainable transportation. But almost no one is willing to make changes that impinge upon their lifestyle. Keep reading…
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How the DC government shot itself in the foot at Brookland Manor
MidCity, the company that owns Brookland Manor, wanted to build more housing— and more affordable housing— at Brookland Manor, but the DC government got in the way. Here's how that happened. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Eastern end of the Orange Line to take a one-month break
In a change of plans, all Orange Line stations east of Stadium Armory will close for one month. Metro's board and leadership disagree on how the agency is addressing safety. Plans for a Metro employee “sick out” on Friday didn't amount to much. Keep reading…