Posts tagged Palisades
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Breakfast links: Biden deals a blow to DC’s home rule
Biden won’t veto Republicans’ efforts to block DC bill. Patrick Wojahn resigns as College Park mayor ahead of arrest. Virginia General Assembly requests investigation of car exhausts. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A survey used in DC to assist people experiencing homelessness draws criticism
DC uses a homeless survey that some say is inequitable. Street lights in the District will get an energy-efficient upgrade. 84-year-old dies after being struck by a driver in Bethesda. Keep reading…
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Watch: Ward 3 DC Council candidates’ forum
Ward 3 DC Council candidates took the virtual stage on April 4 to discuss housing, transportation, and land use issues. Keep reading…
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The Potomac River once had a suspension bridge
Crossing the Potomac River between DC’s Palisades neighborhood and North Arlington, there have been eight bridges since 1797. For much of the 19th Century, the crossing was a literal chain suspension bridge. Keep reading…
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Images show how 80,000 people in a square mile look in different neighborhoods
When we talk about dense housing, many think of New York City skyscrapers, or Soviet blocks. But as images of different neighborhoods in DC show, not all density looks the same. Keep reading…
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Why “paving” is the greenest option for the Palisades Trolley Trail
The Palisades Trolley Trail runs along the Potomac River from the Palisades neighborhood to Georgetown. The only issue? Right now it’s not much of a trail at all. The former Glen Echo Trolley line corridor is overgrown and few people use it, so DC is looking at various options to revitalize it. Keep reading…
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The Palisades Trolley Trail is in disrepair, but there’s a plan to make it accessible for all
Buried beneath overgrown shrubs and muddy puddles, a hidden jewel of a trail may be soon recovered that would help connect Georgetown and the Palisades. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently considering various options to revitalize the former Glen Echo Trolley Trail. Keep reading…
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The Palisades Safeway closing is bad news for food access and walkability
The Palisades Safeway that filed for historic designation to avoid historic designation will close May 4, as The Georgetowner first reported and Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh’s office confirmed. The grocery store, located at 4865 MacArthur Blvd. NW, is currently the only supermarket in the District west of Wisconsin Avenue. Keep reading…
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This former trolley line is close to becoming a walking and biking trail from the Palisades to Georgetown
Five years ago, I began a mission to restore the Foundry Branch Bridge in Georgetown and turn the Palisades Trolley Trail into a path for people biking, scooting, and walking. Now, with the help of a variety of organizations and individuals, we're close to the finish line. Keep reading…
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Events: Get homebuying tips, celebrate GGWash’s 11th birthday, and more!
Purchasing a home is likely the single largest financial decision that anyone will make. How do you know if you're ready, both financially and logistically, to buy a home? And what factors should you consider to make the right choice? GGWash is here to help! Keep reading…