Posts about Links
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Breakfast links: 7000-series trains are back
Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Regional home prices broke a record in May
The region’s median housing sales price exceeded $600,000 for the first time in May. Polling shows Montgomery County democrats support diversifying housing options. Raze permits filed for AU Park development may signal movement on mixed-use project. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria will need backup during Yellow Line shutdowns
Alexandria needs help to fill in transit gaps during the Yellow Line shutdown. DC brings back mortgage tax credits for some homebuyers. Immigrant community in Falls Church highlights transportation safety issues. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro’s new GM starts next month
Incoming Metro GM to start on July 25. Nearly a quarter of DC homes sold for over $1 million in 2022. High gas prices spur motorists to biking, transit. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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National links: Finding alternatives to demolition
The problem with demolition. Pedestrians step up to fight climate change and traffic violence. A potential environmental disaster. And more in today’s National links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria could offer funding for more affordable housing
Alexandria to consider financing two new affordable housing developments. Partial shutdown on Metrorail’s Blue and Silver lines this weekend. Family remembers teen cyclist fatally struck by driver in Bethesda. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County looks at the possibility of making its Connector bus free
Officials to study making Fairfax Connector bus fare-free. Bike lanes proposed for two highly trafficked areas in Fairfax County. Contractors see a possible handover date for Silver Line Phase 2. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Trail users could get new path near Vienna Metro
Fairfax County considers funding pedestrian and bicycle trail to Vienna Metro station. Two teen girls were killed, and another was injured in a crash in Fairfax County. Montgomery County’s Lakeforest Transit Center may be moved. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Local artists make vacant buildings vibrant
DC’s vacant-to-visual program spotlights local artists. Annandale high school student dies after being struck by driver in May. Marc Elrich’s climate record going into the Montgomery County executive race. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA board members want out of the dark
WMATA board wants to hear from Metro more often. Maryland officials talk bike lanes for MoCo’s Old Georgetown Road. A new urban garden opens in Ward 8. Keep reading…