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Breakfast links: A driver killed a pedestrian and fled near the Prince George’s-DC line
A hit and run driver killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County. Maryland tightens pandemic restrictions statewide. A primer on DC’s Comprehensive Plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland Transit Authority’s governance structure isn’t working, report says
MTA’s governance comes under fire in a new report. Amazon will dole out $9 million to local nonprofits. Montgomery County’s residential building moratorium is over. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro may buy out retirement-eligible workers to try and avoid layoffs
WMATA is looking at buyouts to avoid layoffs. Officials are tightening and enforcing pandemic restrictions. Falls Church considers Amazon affordable housing funds. Keep reading…
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National links: Barcelona’s plan to expand its people-centered ‘superblocks’
Barcelona is using superblocks to reclaim streets from cars. The underrated, low-cost way to cut both commute times and carbon emissions. The clearest route to modern homeownership is not a good job — it’s inherited wealth. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Restrictions rise alongside coronavirus cases in Maryland counties
New COVID restrictions in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. An Arlington redevelopment plan now includes a grocery store. A lawsuit accuses a local construction company of wage theft. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bethesda bike lane construction is underway
Construction on Bethesda bike lanes begins. Housing, transportation, and climate in the Biden era. How would you make the Fairfax Connector better? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County’s building moratorium could be in its final days
Montgomery County could repeal its building moratorium. Safety officials aren’t impressed with Metro’s plan. How does DC’s paid family leave help people? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the region amid pandemic fatigue
Coronavirus spikes across the region. DC’s crowded council ballot spurs calls for ranked choice voting. Read the plan to revitalize downtown McLean. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Construction starts soon on the 16th Street NW bus lanes
Bus lanes are coming to 16th Street NW. Biden’s victory drew thousands to downtown DC. Purple Line builders have more time to avoid debt default. Keep reading…
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National links: In Mexico, safe mobility is declared a human right
Mexicans have enshrined the right to safe mobility in their constitution. Progressives are celebrating wins at the city level. A Google tool lets you travel virtually back in time to see what cities looked like in years past. Keep reading…