Posts tagged Annapolis
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Anne Arundel County can’t ignore school segregation
Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland is redistricting schools for the first time in nearly thirty years. Despite a stated commitment to diversity, the county’s schools are becoming increasingly segregated by race and class, affecting academic outcomes for vulnerable students. As it’s currently set up, the redistricting project may not help. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council targets environmental injustices related to pollution with new legislation
New legislation targets environmental injustices in industrial pollution. HUD gives Annapolis Housing Authority “troubled” rating. Baltimore area sees surge in apartment leasing. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Summer pairs
This week’s Photo Friday highlights people enjoying summer in the city, compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slowing rate of inflation may signal shift to come in home sales
New report projects when home sales in DC will pick up. Montgomery County has all-but-erased gender pay gap in county workforce. VDOT seeks survey feedback for Glebe Road stretch between Columbia Pike and I-66. Keep reading…
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As Maryland’s General Assembly session approaches, here are three bills to watch
We’re tracking three bills that impact Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, including one about parking requirements and two that could dramatically change both counties’ planning departments. Keep reading…
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The housing, transportation, and environmental bills coming up in this year’s Maryland legislative session
Maryland’s 2022 legislative session is in full swing. Here’s what to expect. Keep reading…
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Why is it so hard to get to Annapolis by transit?
It’s really difficult to get to Annapolis, Maryland without a car, and it doesn’t get much easier once you’re there. The consequences of those limitations are especially apparent during the three-month stretch from January to April when Maryland’s General Assembly is in session. Keep reading…
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43 Washington-area waterfronts to enjoy in the warm weather
Washington may not historically be a river-oriented city—we're no London on the Thames—but there are nonetheless a ton of lovely waterfront spots all over the region, from bustling urban centers to quiet escapes. Since spring has maybe, finally, gratefully arrived, here are 43 pleasant waterfront spots in the Washington region for you to enjoy. Keep reading…
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Ten little cities near DC with awesome urbanism
Central cities are booming all over the US as Americans rediscover the benefits of walkable urbanism. But the boom isn’t confined to only big cities. Smaller cities are also enjoying a renaissance of their own. Here are ten little cities near DC with genuinely great urbanism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Building bridges
SafeTrack surge #3; Riders say sayonara after SafeTrack; Arlington Memorial bridge isn’t falling down; AU students get a Metro pass; Plans for the Bethesda plaza; DC schools lack accessibility; Books in barbershops; Mourning for murals in Annapolis; Lamont Street Collective gone; Subsidized artist abodes. Keep reading…