Posts tagged Frederick
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Breakfast links: Amtrak train derails just south of Union Station
Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to National Airport. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC home-purchase assistance program runs out of funding
Funds depleted for DC’s home purchase assistance program. Portions of Anacostia River swimmable for first time in 50 years. Price of essential items increased faster than minimum wage in Maryland in each of past 15 years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue in cycle of evictions
Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue to be unhoused and evicted from other sites. WMATA increases service, along with fares, for this upcoming operating year. United Way determines survival budget to be $81,000 for family of four in Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases first major bus redesign proposal in 50 years
WMATA has a new vision for Metrobuses: they come more often and more of them run all night. Increased Metro fares go into effect on July 1. Efforts to bring workers back to downtown DC clash with workers’ preferences. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MARC trains one step closer to running through to Virginia, Delaware
MDOT announces plans to extend MARC into Virginia, Delaware. 14th Street Bridge to undergo $90 million in renovations. Amazon applies for $152 million in HQ2 incentives from Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s County population decline is largest in region
Prince George’s County’s population declines the most of any Washington region jurisdiction between 2021 and 2022. WMATA bus redesign map coming on Monday. DC councilmember questions DCHA director bonus in oversight hearing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: All but two McPherson Square encampment residents are without permanent housing
Most McPherson Square residents remain unhoused after Wednesday’s sweep. Maryland is pausing changes to its vehicle emissions inspection program. Duke Street transitway project considering dedicated bus lanes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Wiedefeld nominated to be Maryland Transportation Secretary
Wiedefeld nominated to be Maryland Transportation Secretary. Metro plans service disruptions from May to September. Fairfax County’s sole taxi operator hopes to challenge existing taxi phase-out requirement. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: American Legion Bridge future uncertain on its 60th anniversary
The American Legion Bridge faces an uncertain future at age 60. “NOAA’s ARC” measures the Washington region’s greenhouse gases and air pollution. Office building near Innovation Center Metro station could become an apartment building. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases new service plans for rail and bus
Metro stations south of DCA will reopen this weekend. WMATA to increase rail service back to pre-pandemic frequencies over next few months. WMATA to address “ghost buses”. Keep reading…