Posts from August 2018
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Metro Reasons: All 7000-series railcars have to be cycled out for repairs
All 564 7000-series railcars on Metro property have wiring defects and need to be inspected and repaired, according to a Metro report recently published online. The agency will have to cycle every car out temporarily while crews perform the work, though Metro says that won’t impact rail service. Keep reading…
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Election links: The Montgomery County Executive race just got more heated
Nancy Floreen submitted an abundance of petition signatures to get her on the MoCo Executive ballot, there are echoes of Chris Christie in Larry Hogan, why Dems are slow to embrace Ben Jealous, DC ponders what to do about its low voter turnout, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Rigid DC election requirements keep DC college students off the ballot
For many candidates, gathering 25 signatures is as simple as knocking a few blocks worth of doors, or standing outside a large apartment complex in their Single Member District. But for college students, whose districts consist solely or mostly of dorms, getting 25 signatures is next to impossible. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: You could be a bike angel (and rescue riders from dockblock)
A new “Bike Angels” program encourages riders to move bikes to stations where they're needed. Metro's 7000-series cars have wiring issues and will all need to be repaired. Maryland's Senator Chris Van Hollen wants to know why the FBI building in DC isn't moving. Keep reading…
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Bloomingdale is now a historic district, despite the ANC and neighborhood votes
The Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously to designate Bloomingdale a historic district two weeks ago at its July 26 meeting. This went against the opinion of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) and a neighborhood poll paid for by the Bloomingdale Civic Association where 55% of the respondents were against becoming a historic district. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: 16 days of severe service cuts on the Orange, Silver, Blue lines start Saturday
Metro is one week away from reducing service on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines by up to 80% for two weeks, beginning August 11 and ending on the 26th. Riders will want to figure out now how they will get around the trackwork before it starts up next week. Keep reading…
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How the Washington Branch Railway and the Camden Line shaped the region’s suburbs
In this series, I'm going to look at the history of the passenger rail lines leading into Washington from Maryland and the suburban communities that grew up around them, starting with the Washington Branch Railway and the Camden Line. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: This tandem ride helps blind riders cycle
Cycling is for everyone, including people who are blind or visually impaired. Improved water pressure for Ward 8 residents could also mean contamination for months. Lead was found outside of a DC General shelter building, as demolition there picks up. Keep reading…
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Please welcome our new Development Director, Jane Green!
Hi, I’m Jane Green! I am excited to join Greater Greater Washington as the Development Director. After working for three years as the marketing manager for a scholarly association, I am excited to combine my experience in fundraising, sponsorship, and membership to my new passion of urbanism and help GGWash become a financially stable organization. Keep reading…
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Events: Bring your lunch and learn how accessory dwelling units can add housing and income
For years, advocates have fought to have zoning laws support accessory apartments in Washington. On Tuesday, August 7 come hear from Robert Liberty, director of the Urban Sustainability Accelerator at Portland State University, talk about how accessory dwelling units can serve as a form of low-cost infill housing and share lessons learned from his experience in Portland. Keep reading…