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Breakfast links: Will the region’s pandemic-induced love of walking stick around?
During the pandemic, cars are out; walking and bicycling is in. Tenants say new management is letting a DC apartment complex crumble. Falls Church gets $3.75 million in affordable housing funds from Amazon. Keep reading…
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National links: Big cities are shrinking because no one is moving in
In shrinking cities, there’s no mass exodus — just a lack of new residents. Smart city tech companies and cities have trouble getting along. Meet me for coffee in the parking space out front. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Here’s how much Maryland’s new toll lanes might cost
Maryland officials estimate new tolls will average $4 to $5 per trip. Metro’s police chief says department is working to address bias. Virginia bans Styrofoam food containers for businesses. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Does bias impact police response to protests? A DC bill would require a study
DC legislation would study police response to protests. Senators criticize Hogan for cancelling Baltimore’s Red Line. Amendment to force Metro to rename station dropped. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A Virginia bill would force Metro to name the McLean station after Capital One
Virginia could tie Metro funding to naming a station after Capital One. A report details racism in Prince George’s County Police Department. Small DC landlords are talking about selling. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County could start clearing snow for pedestrians too
A bill could require Montgomery County to shovel some sidewalks. Alexandria opened its affordable housing waitlist to a tsunami of applications. Mourning Angela Hill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The car-friendly Union Station redevelopment proposal is officially being revised
The car-centric Union Station redesign is getting a redesign. Adding two Montgomery County council seats could cost $1.9 million. Arlington pushes Virginia up in the LEED rankings. Keep reading…
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National links: How a manicured lawn came to represent the American Dream
How did the American Dream get so green? The pandemic is sending jobs to the suburbs. Segregation isn’t just about houses — it’s about where we spend our days. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland has chosen a team to expand the Beltway
Maryland selects a design team for Beltway expansion. The Idaho Stop won’t be the Virginia Stop, for now. Some DC essential workers can get vaccinated. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland passes a law that could allow for MARC service to Crystal City
A new law could pave the way for MARC service to Crystal City. A Petworth stop sign camera pulled nearly $1 million in two months. Maryland needs to build more homes. Keep reading…