Posts tagged Georgetown
-
Breakfast links: Georgetown Transformers statue battle continues
Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit. Keep reading…
-
Breakfast links: Potomac Yard Metro station still set for May opening
Potomac Yard station will open next month but after rest of Yellow Line. Federal board declares Georgetown resident must remove Transformers sculptures from front of home. Southern Maryland transit project, Waldorf downtown receive attention from governor, lieutenant governor. Keep reading…
-
Photo Friday: Not the cherry blossoms, lol
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
-
Photo Friday: Enjoy the outside
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
-
Photo Friday: Horizontal lines
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
-
Coalition releases new Georgetown transportation alternatives for review
Georgetown to Metrorail Transit Study Coalition releases six alternatives for more car-free options between existing Metrorail stations and Georgetown Keep reading…
-
Photo Friday: Fountains & waterfronts
This week, we look at the fountains and waterfronts that add a splash of life and variety to the region. Keep reading…
-
Photo Friday: Texture
This week, we look at textured landscapes and architecture that add depth to our region. Keep reading…
-
Cemeteries use a lot of space and are terrible for the environment. Is there a better way?
In Berlin, cemeteries are being converted to parks, playgrounds, and housing. Is Berlin going in the right direction? Are other cities, including those in the Washington region, likely to follow suit? Keep reading…
-
An idea whose time has come ... 11 years later! DC implements tiered RPP.
The Washington Post recently reported that as part of his final effort to close the city’s budget gap, Adrian Fenty is considering doubling the fee for residential parking passes. This is not a bad idea, but a better one would be to raise RPP fees for the 2nd and 3rd car. We charge a laughably small fee for street parking: $15 a year. Only in the world of cars is it considered… Keep reading…