Posts tagged Baltimore
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Breakfast links: Some Shaw residents call for moratorium on liquor licenses
Neighborhood association pushes for moratorium on new liquor licenses in Shaw. Temporary Red Line closures during holidays spark concern among businesses and cultural organizations. Affordable housing in the works for cricket field in Fairfax County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM discusses budget shortfall and service cuts with DC leaders
WMATA’s General Manager meets with DC leaders to discuss the agency’s financial crisis. Prince George’s County Council passed a bill that requires surveillance in certain types of residential properties. DC launches a new battery recycling program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black DC cyclists call out failures in Vision Zero outreach and implementation in Ward 8
Black cyclists call out Vision Zero’s failures in neighboroods surrounding Anacostia, Congress Heights, and Oxon Run Park. VRE considers expanding service on Fredricksburg line. Jason Sartori chosen to lead Montgomery County Planning Department. Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A Navy Yard ANC Commissioner’s car-free (and scooter-enhanced) travels to Reston and beyond
ANC Commissioner Brian Strege shares how he got around during the National Week Without Driving. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More than 55,000 drivers caught speeding near Fairfax County schools
Fairfax County speed cameras capture thousands of violations. Receiver appointed for DC office building, emblematic of commercial real estate challenges downtown. Baltimore County executive blocks exemptions in plastic bag ban legislation. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases plans for service cuts if shortfall left unfunded
WMATA releases details of potential shortfall service cuts, staffing reductions. Friendship Heights Alliance launches as two-jurisdiction development nonprofit. Rock Creek Park golf project would clear-cut 8 acres of trees. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro certifying operators to start automatic door opening
WMATA begins certifying operators for automatic door operation. DC closed rental assistance program applications after just ten days. Howard County executive introduces housing affordability measures. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Coalition of more than 100 organizations releases detailed climate plan for Maryland
Maryland advocates release detailed climate action plan covering several areas of concern. Greater Baltimore Council convenes summit on transportation and economic development. Alexandria provides an early look at 2024 complete streets projects. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA adding safety checks after September derailment
WMATA commits to additional safety checks after last month’s derailment. Historic U Street property up for sale for first time in nearly 40 years. Harborplace redeveloper envisions pedestrian-centered Inner Harbor. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: SunTrust Plaza now slated to become affordable housing
SunTrust Plaza donated to affordable housing nonprofit. Demolition to begin in West Baltimore for new Amtrak tunnel ventilation facilities. Madeline Albright’s Georgetown home sale indicative of DC housing market changes. Keep reading…