Recent Posts
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Can Paul PCS and other charters thrive without private funds?
Paul Public Charter School has achieved excellent results with much less private money than other high-performing charter schools in DC. Can it serve as a model for other charters that don’t want to rely on philanthropy? Apparently not. Keep reading…
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Inclusionary Zoning making slow progress
After a rocky start, DC’s new affordable housing program, Inclusionary Zoning (IZ), is getting on track. It’s one of many policies needed to address DC’s growing affordability gap. In many affluent parts of town, it may be the only new affordable housing available. IZ requires developers to set aside 8 to 10% of new housing in projects with more than 10 units… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Shhh…
Shhh… Spy Museum plans move; Looming government shutdown; PenPlace wins approval; Capital Bikeshare turns 3; NYC bike mode share hits 1%; New head for Metro oversight group; Arlington is the richest; Americans prepare for climate change; Traffic is you!; And…. Keep reading…
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Metrobus proposal hurts connections to Upper Northwest
As part of its proposed service changes, WMATA may end the 96 Metrobus at Woodley Park, instead of its current terminus at Tenleytown. While this may make the line more reliable, it could also inconvenience riders and make the bus system less coherent. Keep reading…
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Westphalia developers admit it’s a bad deal for Prince George’s
Even the developers of the proposed Westphalia town center project in Prince George’s County realize that it’s a fool’s errand to build a sprawling edge city on a rural greenfield that’s disconnected from transit. But will county leaders figure it out? William Doherty, CEO of Canadian firm Walton International Group, recently spoke to local business… Keep reading…
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The power of a good Metro announcer
In the grind of a daily commute, announcements on Metro tend to disappear among all of the ambient noise. But when a train operator goes the extra mile, the difference can be shocking. On days when I am running late, I occasionally don’t board my Orange Line train at New Carrollton until 7:20 a.m. When that happens, my ears are greeted by a very unusual train operator. His voice… Keep reading…
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Morning Bell: Kids learn to garden, adults to use computers
School gardens grow more than food: Almost half of all schools in DC have school gardens, which encourage healthier eating habits and provide a chance to learn new skills. DC also gives schools incentives to use ingredients from local farms in school lunches. (Elevation DC) Will technology help adults learn?: Community College Preparatory Academy, which serves adult learners,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Less parking, more sharing
Less parking in the future; Greed may limit parking; Council halts parking passes; Ridesharing approved; Maryland worst for emissions; Redevelopment proposed for Wheaton; Cycletrack sets bad precedents; Plurality support congestion charge; Metro escalators disappoint; And…. Keep reading…
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Parks and rec in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. And since today is Park(ing) Day, don’t forget to add your pictures of the region’s parklets from today’s event to the Flickr pool, too! We’ll highlight the best in a roundup early next week. Keep reading…
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Turn parking into parks for Park(ing) Day
Today is Park(ing) Day, and all across the US city-dwellers are claiming car parking spaces and temporarily converting them to parks for people. Keep reading…