Posts tagged Festivals
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Breakfast links: MARC trains could run directly from Maryland to Virginia
Maryland state legislators vote to extend MARC service to Virginia. House Democrats in Virginia propose payments instead of a gas tax holiday. Japanese street festival drew 35,000 people. Keep reading…
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Events: See what changes are coming to Florida Avenue NE
About two months after bicycle advocate Dave Salovesh was struck and killed on Florida Avenue, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) officials will share interim plans to make the street safer for people bicycling and taking all modes. Come to the meeting on Thursday, June 20 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the fellowship hall at the New Samaritan Baptist Church. Keep reading…
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Events: Understand unconscious bias in the architecture industry
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognizes that women and people of color remain very underrepresented in the industry, and invites you to reflect on how to promote an inclusive work environment this Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the District Architecture Center. Keep reading…
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DC could lose the Funk Parade, but there’s still hope
Street festivals are one the key ways I’ve developed my urbanism over the years. They help communities band together, especially in the face of changing demographics and loss of other cultural spaces. I hope that we get to enjoy another Funk Parade. Keep reading…
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Festivals like Saturday’s Art All Night are great for cities
Local DC performing and visual artists and installations will invade seven DC neighborhoods Saturday night as part of a free program called Art All Night. This year’s festival, and events like it, are great for fostering urbanism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mobility matters
Accessibility thwarted; Aging in America; Reliability matters; Make way; Route 1 transforms; Don’t park here; Adams Morgan Day revived; Not enough housing; And…. Keep reading…
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Close 13th Street all day next July 4th
The National Mall is a great place to watch DC’s July 4th fireworks celebration. But it’s also such a tremendous hassle that many Washingtonians prefer to watch from more local neighborhood spots. A street festival on 13th Street, NW would instantly become the prime non-Mall celebration. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Newly vital
Wheaton plan on the move; Dancing in the streets too hard; No bill puts safety at risk; Pedicab arrest gets ugly; Fairfax picks Silver names; Christie raided ARC; Where has walking gone?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Under pressure
Pressure mounts on DC middle schools; Bowser has her own ethics challenge; Tenants sue over living conditions; Earthquake caused more damage than thought; No fault in Jefferson Memorial arrests; Don’t call it a bribe; Everyone doesn’t love a party; And…. Keep reading…
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Columbia Heights Day and the DC State Fair
Last Saturday was Columbia Heights Day, which featured music, food, booths from lots of organizations and political candidates, kids’ activities, and more. My favorite parts were the mist tent, running into lots of people I knew, and the first annual DC State Fair. I also won third place in the “funkiest vegetable” category. But even people who didn’t get a ribbon and five… Keep reading…