Posts tagged Arlington
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Breakfast links: WMATA to retire 2000-series trains today
Metro will retire 2000-series trains today after nearly 40 years of service. Property managers at the Arrive Wheaton apartments are being sued for harassment and retaliation against tenant organizing. Missing Middle was a hot topic at the candidate forum for Arlington County Board. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for the Arlington County Board
Early voting is underway in Arlington for the Democratic primary, during which voters will select the party’s nominee for County Board. In this blue county, this primary will likely decide the general election this November. This is the county’s second Ranked Choice Voting election, meaning you’ll be able to choose two candidates, ranked in order of preference. GGWash endorses Julius “JD” Spain Sr. and Tenley Peterson, in that order. Keep reading…
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Here’s what Alexandria and Arlington candidates have to say about housing and transportation
Arlington and Alexandria voters head to the polls this spring, and we asked candidates for their views on housing and transportation, including both jurisdictions’ recent “Missing Middle” zoning changes. Here’s what they had to say. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 29, 2024
This week: the trouble with tax credits, affordable homes for people with disabilities, and see you at one of our DC happy hours in May??? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Approved WMATA budget protects service, increases fares
WMATA board approves budget that preserves service, increases fares. Governor Moore signs housing package into law. WMATA hires third inspector general in two years. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 22, 2024
This week on Do Something: upzoning in Chevy Chase DC; it’s not just about bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue; how to get safer streets and social housing in Montgomery County; and getting ready for the primary in DC and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maine Ave SW becomes DC’s most expensive office market
Maine Ave SW surpasses Pennsylvania Ave with the most expensive DC office rents. Judge rules Amtrak can use eminent domain for Union Station lease. Alexandria solicits feedback on proposed bike/ped redesign. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland offers free public transit services for Earth Day
Ride On, MARC, Commuter Bus, and other services are free to use for Earth Day. The College Park City Council passes a rental subsidy program for students. Arlington County property taxes increased for the first time in four years. Keep reading…
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National links: A retrospective on eight years of scooter sharing
Looking back on the impact of e-scooters. Interest rates gum up existing housing stock. Researchers in Australia find links between car exhaust and brake pad particulates and Alzheimer’s. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tracking progress on DC’s efforts to reduce waste
Inside DC’s efforts to divert trash away from landfills. Pentagon City intersection sees more than 40 crashes in three years. Montgomery County Executive expects White’s Ferry will resume services in one year. Keep reading…