Posts from June 2024
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Introducing the GGWash Career Board
We’re excited to share that we’ve just launched the GGWash Career Board, a new resource for employers and job-seekers alike. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 10, 2024
This week on Do Something: trainings for ANC candidates; speak up on the future of Connecticut Avenue and Columbia Road; teens love zoning reform; and go vote in Northern Virginia already. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County’s Planning Board will recommend relaxing single-family zoning
This week, Montgomery County’s Planning Board will recommend relaxing single-family zoning. Chair Artie Harris and planning director Jason Sartori explain why it’s time to give everyone a chance to call the county home. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rockville limits all roads to 35 miles per hour
Rockville has reduced speed limits on all of its roads to 35 miles per hour or less. Fairfax County’s 2023 demographic report reflects an increase in population, wages, diversity, and housing production. DMVMoves, the task group established by WMATA and the Council of Governments met for the first time Monday. Keep reading…
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Coming soon to Columbia Road: More public space, and bus and bike lanes
DDOT will start building bus and bike lanes on Columbia Road in July 2024. Removing residential permit parking will enable faster transit and make it safer to bike and walk. Here’s how you can support the project. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore shipping channel reopens after Key Bridge disaster
Baltimore shipping channel officially reopens 11 weeks post-bridge collapse. Fairfax County Planning Commission endorses zoning changes to restrict data centers. Bethesda community memorializes beloved canine bike celebrity. Keep reading…
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The DC Council should insist on a true multi-modal design for Connecticut Avenue, or defund the project
It’s not just the missing bike lane: the District Department of Transportation’s revised plans for Connecticut Avenue are worse all around. The Council shouldn’t let the Mayor toy with $26 million. Keep reading…
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Six big ideas to improve Metro and regional transit
WMATA has created a task force to identify sustainable funding solutions, which meets for the first time on June 10. However, the opportunities go beyond funding: our regional transit system needs big ideas about improving services, operations, finances, and governance. Improvements in each of these areas can help the others. Here are six approaches to consider. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Median Montgomery County home price hits new high
Median MoCo home price hits new record of $650K. New market with free fresh produce launches in Southeast DC. Fairfax County residents call for pedestrian improvements to Route 29. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Mega Silver Spring edition
It’s more fun to take pictures with a group! Thank you to everyone who attended the GGWash + CSG photo walk in Silver Spring on June 2! Instead of the usual Friday five, enjoy these 15 favorites! Keep reading…