Posts tagged Alexandria
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Breakfast links: DDOT plan for Connecticut Avenue excludes bike lanes
DDOT’s Connecticut Avenue redesign doesn’t include bike lanes. Prince George’s County Council debates permanent rent stabilization bill. Arlington Missing Middle trial scheduled for July. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 27, 2024
This week on Do Something: have you seen our endorsements for DC shadow seats; take pictures with us on Sunday; the trouble with teardowns in Montgomery County; and a win for affordable housing in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Red Line station closures start June 1
Red Line closures begin Saturday, June 1, 2024. Median Fairfax County home price exceeds $1 million. In wake of court wins, Amtrak has major plans for Union Station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC launches pilot to proactively tow “scofflaw vehicles”
DC launches pilot to proactively tow cars in Ward 1 that have racked up at least $3,000 in fines. Montgomery County approves $7.1 billion budget for FY25. Developer applies to rezone Fairfax County office park to enable 706 units of housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council budget vote will include Connecticut Avenue bike lanes
DC Council will vote on Connecticut Avenue bike lanes as part of the FY 2025 budget. Rent increases in Alexandria outpace inflation. Prince George’s County Council approves budget, faces funding challenges. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Call it a comeback for the Anacostia River?
Boating in the Anacostia River. Reducing parking requirements in Arlington. Maryland vehicle owners to pay higher registration fees to fill transportation funding gap. More in today’s Breakfast Links. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 20, 2024
This week on Do Something: how to show up for our endorsees in DC and Virginia; why you should sign up for our email updates; and a big incentive for little homes in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Chesapeake Bay watershed states fall short on some clean-up goals
States in Chesapeake Bay watershed have met 17 of 31 pollution reduction goals. Crews begin to move ship responsible for Key Bridge collapse back to port. Alexandria considers upping penalties for zoning violations. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Alexandria City Council
Alexandria voters will head to the polls this spring to select their Democratic nominees for Mayor and City Council, who barring any Republican or independents jumping in, are the likely winners of the general election this November. For City Council, endorses Sarah Bagley, Kevin Harris, James Lewis Jr., Kirk McPike, and Jesse O’Connell. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC AG sues Union Station leaseholder over Bikestation eviction
DC Attorney General sues Union Station leaseholder for wrongful eviction from bike facility. Union Station retail operation could be in Amtrak’s control as soon as July 15. Alexandria City Council candidates debate Zoning for Housing reforms in forum. Keep reading…