Posts tagged Rockville
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How Maryland could make this deadly state road safer
Since 2015, twelve people have been killed in traffic collisions on a single stretch of road in Montgomery County. That road, Veirs Mill Road, is both a state highway and the main corridor of my neighborhood. This spring, Maryland could take a big step towards making it safer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County localities dominate ranking of 10 most diverse cities in US
Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville among 10 most diverse cities in US. Arlington considers agreement to boost solar panel installations after slump. Virginia Senator Lucas kills a second Potomac Yard arena bill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: HUD looks into whether DC landlords charge too much for voucher units
HUD investigating DC landlords for charging voucher-holders more than market-rate rent. Virginia trade in the works: Metro funding for a stadium authority. Small business owners express top concerns about Potomac Yard stadium project to Monumental. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Rockville Mayor and City Council
This fall, voters in Rockville will choose a new mayor and a newly expanded City Council. GGWash endorses Monique Ashton for Rockville Mayor, and Kate Fulton, Izola Shaw, Marissa Valeri, and Adam Van Grack for Rockville City Council. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tysons Walk Score ticks upward while its Bike Score dips
Study finds Tysons is a little more walkable, but Reston more bikeable. Attorney General Brian Schwalb asks for guardian to manage Marbury Plaza apartment complex. Baltimore County Public Schools expand walking zones, meaning some students lose bus access. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro to launch new app to help blind and low vision riders better access its transit system
App will help blind and low vision people navigate Metro. Congressional lawmakers push feds to fund changes to Crystal City streets. Plans for a massive mixed-use development in Rockville, Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Circulator bus drivers could strike this week
Low pay could push DC Circulator drivers to go on strike. Marc Elrich says he’s not responsible for MoCo’s affordable housing shortage. Trips between New York and DC by seaplane could become a reality. Keep reading…
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Rockville, Shady Grove Metro station reopenings delayed until January
The reopening of two Metro stations that were closed in September so a platform canopy could be demolished and reconstructed will be delayed by a month, according to a Metro contractor. Keep reading…
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I bicycled over (nearly) every street in Rockville, Maryland. Here’s what I learned.
It’s the time of year when people are thinking about improving their health and are inspired to exercise more. If you are looking for a unique motivation to stick with your workout routine, I suggest setting a goal of riding your bike on every street in your community. Keep reading…
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Splitting their tickets between slates, Rockville voters don’t speak clearly on growth
On Election Day, Rockville voters chose between two slates of candidates, the generally more anti-new housing Rockville Forward slate and the generally more pro-growth Team Rockville slate. But instead of giving one slate the victory, voters split their ballots, re-electing Mayor Bridget Newton and electing or re-electing two councilmembers from each slate. Keep reading…