Posts tagged Baltimore
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Breakfast links: Maryland polls open until 8 pm today, full results may be delayed due to mail-in ballot counting restrictions
Maryland polls open until 8 pm today. DC nonprofit LGBTQ shelter Casa Ruby has ceased operating, evicting clients, as others seek back pay for services, rentals, and employment. MWAA requests $250 million more for its part in Metro’s Silver Line expansion. Keep reading…
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Here are MDOT’s 7 possible alternatives for Baltimore’s canceled Red Line
Seven years since Gov. Larry Hogan’s abrupt cancellation of Baltimore’s Red Line, local transit agencies are now studying seven alternatives that could shape the future of the city’s transit system. Keep reading…
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Combined, Washington-Baltimore now outsizes Chicago as America’s third largest metropolis
If enough people commute from one nearby region to another, the two areas can be considered one Combined Statistical Area (CSA). According to that method, 2021 Census estimates show the Washington-Baltimore CSA surpassing Chicago’s population for the first time. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro police to start wearing body cameras
Metro Transit Police will don body-worn cameras starting next year. Locals question whether an Alexandria power plant redevelopment will create an equitable community. City leaders scramble to provide foreclosure relief funds under looming deadline. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro introduces reduced flat rate for late-night fares
$2 late-night Metrorail fares kick off this week. New app incentivizes biking and taking transit for Alexandria drivers. Affordable housing development moves forward in Prince William County. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension takes another step toward completion
WMATA takes reins of Silver Line extension. Designs revealed for more artwork at DC’s first elevated public park. Bus, light rail, and subway fares to rise by 10 cents in Baltimore on Sunday. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak receives funds to new launch workforce training program
Amtrak receives $8 million grant to bolster workforce. Maryland lawmakers question Metro officials on safety improvements. NCPC approves critical step for DC’s Armed Forces Retirement Home. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Texture
This week, we look at textured landscapes and architecture that add depth to our region. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Splashes of color
This week, we look at a rainbow of colors (and a literal rainbow) that brightened our region. Keep reading…
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Here’s a look at the proposed plan to revamp Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator
It’s no secret that Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator bus system has been in need of a revamp for quite some time. Here’s what the proposed changes could look like, and what it means for residents. Keep reading…