Posts tagged Smithsonian
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Photo Friday: Ring things in spring
Here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congressional spending bill to finalize FBI site selection, other DC federal real estate shifts
Congressional spending bill would affect the FBI headquarters relocation. The Smithsonian to receive federal funds to aid in site selection of next museums. Arlington prioritizing community-based historic preservation. Keep reading…
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The saga of Waldo Schmitt, the crustacean biologist obsessed with building a commuter rail subway in DC
Prior to World War II, there were even more commuter rail lines leading into DC than there are now. Most of them ended at Union Station, just like they do today. But in the 1940s a man named Waldo Schmitt proposed a commuter rail subway to bring workers closer to the center of downtown, and to connect rail lines from the east and west. Keep reading…
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The saga of Waldo Schmitt, the crustacean biologist obsessed with building a commuter rail subway in DC
Prior to World War II, there were even more commuter rail lines leading into DC than there are now. Most of them ended at Union Station, just like they do today. But in the 1940s a man named Waldo Schmitt proposed a commuter rail subway to bring workers closer to the center of downtown, and to connect rail lines from the east and west. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo won’t build security checkpoints, but still is adding fences
There won't be security checkpoints at the entrance to the National Zoo, after many residents spoke up against earlier renderings that showed the possibility in the future. The zoo is, however, moving forward with plans to close some of its entrances and add stronger perimeter fences. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo cancels its parking garage. What are better ideas?
It's a bit too hard to get to the Zoo, and sadly, Metro has not provided reliable service on weekends. Perhaps because of this, more visitors drove to the zoo in 2016 than in any of the previous five years. What else could the zoo do? Keep reading…
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The Zoo can’t build its fences, yet
New fences (for people, not animals) at the National Zoo will have to wait at least two more months. On Thursday, the National Capital Planning Commission deferred approving proposed fences that would limit pedestrian entrances to the zoo and make it possible to add security screening in the future. Keep reading…
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Metro follows through on your winning MetroGreater idea, will add compass roses outside stations
Last year, Greater Greater Washington launched MetroGreater, a contest that allowed readers to suggest ideas they thought would improve Metro. The winner was an idea for compass roses at Metro station entrances, and Metro is now moving forward with installing them. Look for compass roses at four test stations downtown and near the Mall just in time for Cherry Blossom season. Keep reading…
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That house is too tall… said someone in 1751
Arguments that new buildings are too tall, too large, etc. are quite familiar. They're also nothing new; a Smithsonian exhibit shows a case of NIMBYism even 266 years ago. Keep reading…
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Fun things to do in our region during the holidays
December is a special time in our region. Many people celebrate holidays, but even if you don't, there's usually time off and a nice little slowdown. If you're looking to make plans, our contributors recently named some of their favorite things to do during this time of year. Keep reading…