Posts tagged Baltimore
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Breakfast links: Maryland leaders launch new transportation visioning commission
New Maryland commission to reimagine how transportation projects should be prioritized. Arlington house being used for internet rental scam. Baltimore tenants face eviction as nonprofit fails to pay rent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tysons Walk Score ticks upward while its Bike Score dips
Study finds Tysons is a little more walkable, but Reston more bikeable. Attorney General Brian Schwalb asks for guardian to manage Marbury Plaza apartment complex. Baltimore County Public Schools expand walking zones, meaning some students lose bus access. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Metrorail faregates curbed rate of evasion by more than 70%
New Metro faregates reduced rate of fare evasion by over 70%. Baltimore MobilityLink drivers demand better pay, bedbug mitigation in vehicles. Environmental groups sue to stop Virginia pullout from greenhouse gas initiative. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland to go forward with American Legion Bridge, I-270 toll lanes
Maryland DOT is applying for federal funds to widen I-495 and replace the American Legion Bridge. Environmental report released for Crystal City-to-DCA pedestrian bridge. “Build-to-rent” project coming to Ashburn. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: House Republicans introduce Home Rule repeal
Republican trio moves to repeal DC Home Rule. Washington region new home listings hit a 20-year low. An extension of I-95 Express Lanes to open Thursday and Friday. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Future of Giant grocery store in Congress Heights uncertain
The future of the Alabama Avenue SE Giant is uncertain. Person struck by driver on I-395 in Baltimore falls off bridge. Flooding on Rhode Island Avenue NE drowns multiple dogs at pet care facility. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: District’s Black and white unemployment gap largest in the country
DC has the worst Black-white unemployment gap in the country. MTA to shut down Laurel MARC station for ten weeks. DC students get updated SmarTrip cards for new school year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pepco says DC community solar facilities need to manually track power generation
Pepco’s violation of community solar may cost residents thousands. Alexandria will move ahead with waterfront flood mitigation project in 2024. Baltimore’s Department of Public Water ends request for residents to limit water usage after month of restrictions. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Please drive less in August, request air quality experts
Air quality experts ask people to drive less the rest of this summer to clean the air. Attendees at Baltimore Red Line public meetings express mix of emotions and vision for line. Bowser administration commissioning study on stadium and arena funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Regional power grid improving, but tested by, climate change
Climate change tests Maryland’s power grid resilience. DC to receive $59.4 million in federal clean energy rebates to be distributed to households. NoMa continues to grow, with six major residential projects recently completed or underway. Keep reading…