Posts tagged Baltimore
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Breakfast links: Civil rights org sues DC landlord for discrimination against prospective tenants
DC landlord sued for discriminating against potential residents. Eight MTA Commuter Bus routes on the chopping block, 26 others to be reduced. Study finds most of Arlington’s unpaved hiking trails are harming the environment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: David Rubenstein hopes to “catalyze development” with purchase of Baltimore Orioles
With pending Orioles sale to David Rubenstein-led group, Rubenstein touts opportunity to “catalyze development” in Baltimore. In long term plan, Fairfax County reduces road widening plans in favor of transit, bike, pedestrian upgrades. Yes in God’s backyard? MoCo considers zoning change to boost affordable housing stock. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $500M offer contingent on Caps, Wizards staying in DC, Bowser says
Bowser holds firm: Caps and Wizards remain at Capital One Arena or DC will invest its $500M offer in new uses for the property. Temporary Arlington bus storage yard could become permanent. Baltimore’s new tree planting fee structure threatens to undermine its own canopy goal. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County seeks other housing solutions besides ending single-family-only zoning
Fairfax County sidesteps single-family-only zoning end, explores other paths for supply boost. Unpacking the push for social housing in DC. Provision in Maryland housing bills could provide a housing density bump near transit statewide. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Snow creates multiple transportation challenges across Greater Washington
Winter storm grounds airlines, reduces bus service, closes GW Parkway. 14 DC neighborhoods have median home prices over $1 million. 2,000-acre Prince William data center project now in court. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Northeast Boundary Tunnel passes first major test during Tuesday’s rainstorm
Northeast Boundary Tunnel worked as intended, lessening the impacts of Tuesday’s major rainstorm. Over half of DC area rental listings on Zillow featured concessions in December. Pedestrian hit by subway in Baltimore. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council hopes to “STEER” dangerous drivers off the road with new bill
DC dangerous driving bill passes first vote unanimously. Three housing bills to come before Maryland General Assembly. Micromobility company Veo will exit Arlington and Alexandria. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Report connects housing, cost of living to Maryland’s economic troubles
New analysis reveals housing and childcare among issues impacting Maryland’s sluggish economic growth. Facing lawsuits, Bowser administration announces plans to fund increase in SNAP benefits. Alexandria faces $19 million budget shortfall. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC rental assistance portal crashes upon reopening
DC rental assistance portal crashes on reopening. DC Council supports resolution to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP. Fairfax County expected to make outdoor dining permanent with new rules. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress Heights leaders express concerns about proposed Mystics move
Congress Heights business owners worry about the future if the Mystics move downtown. Nearly 1,500 housing units planned for former DC General site. Fired Montgomery County Planning Director reaches settlement with new planning board. Keep reading…