Posts tagged Montgomery County
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At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
“I was sixteen and here I am testifying in front of the County Planning board, faced with overwhelming opposition from the community. But I went, and I was strong. I had my little speech typed up and I wore a collared shirt to look older.” Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cathedral Heights tops list of affordable DC neighborhoods
These are the five DC neighborhoods where the average listing is below $380K. Potomac Yard Park extension will open later this month, features new trail connection. Renderings of new West Baltimore MARC station unveiled. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Microsoft outage impacts area airports, transit systems
Global Microsoft outage impacts Washington region transit, airlines. Residents, officials raise concerns about administration of DC Homeowner Assistance Fund. WMATA is exploring platform screen doors. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 15, 2024
This week on Do Something: send in your ANC candidate questionnaires; how Montgomery County’s economy relates to the single life; Missing Middle and bathrooms in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo Council passes new tenant fire safety regulations
Montgomery County Council passes new tenant fire safety rules. Fairfax Connector to raise fares on July 29. As DC office property values continue to decline, property tax revenues are set to drop. Keep reading…
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Where’s the nightlife in Montgomery County?
In 2012, Montgomery County formed the Nighttime Economy Task Force to address a demographic crisis: young people were not moving to the county due to its weak nightlife options. And yet, here we are eleven years later, with no dance clubs, few late-night spots, and little evidence to suggest that the perception of the county as a social desert for singles has changed. What happened? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Zoning Commission advances density increase on U Street
DC Zoning Commission advances map amendment to increase density at 1617 U Street NW. Maryland officials tout expansion of a program to assist people experiencing homelessness. Expert confirms Arlington County’s sewage system can handle Missing Middle development. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Pull up a seat and enjoy it
Savor these sit-down summertime favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 8, 2024
This week on Do Something: come to our ANC training and happy hour this Sunday; how to support rent stabilization in Prince George’s County; and why do we care so much about tenant protections, anyway? Keep reading…
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Montgomery County is figuring out how rent stabilization will actually work
Rent stabilization will return to Montgomery County for the first time in 40 years. But first, the Montgomery County Council needs to approve regulations for how it’ll actually work. Keep reading…