Posts about Maryland
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The Washington region falls short on Latinx wellbeing
As the nation marks Hispanic Heritage Month, we dive into a report showing Latinx people are benefiting less from well-being gains in the Washington region than others. Pandemic-era protections, and housing and transportation policy could help local jurisdictions tackle the disparities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA 7000-series trains not at fault, others under inspection after Friday derailment
7000-series train derails Friday near National Airport, at no fault of its own; WMATA orders inspection of older railcars as a result. WMATA urges state governments to prevent transit “death spiral” with increased funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Up to 65 DC affordable housing units vulnerable due to dispute over $2 million
Dispute over $2M in public funds may cost DC 65 affordable housing units. Fairfax County passes plan to reduce parking minimums. Arlington leads US cities in the percentage of people living alone. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA set to present three budget scenarios to thwart shortfall
WMATA to present three budget scenarios to board to close gap. Purple Line construction has caused significant road damage along route. NPS taking comment on Mt. Vernon Trail and GW Parkway overhaul. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County just passed rent stabilization. Now what?
Montgomery County has had a big last six months: In that time the county has passed an increase to the recordation tax, a property tax increase, and, most recently, passed a (pretty good!) permanent rent stabilization law. So…now what? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Driver fined $2,000 for killing cyclist Sarah Langenkamp
Truck driver who killed cyclist fined $2,000. New flood maps for Arlington show more buildings at risk of flooding. Shops in Penn Branch apartment building gets grant from Amazon. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Bridges are cool!
Bridge into the weekend with this week’s Photo Friday! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Car commutes worsen as more return to in-person work
Car commutes in the DC area are getting worse. House Oversight Committee passes bill authorizing redevelopment of RFK stadium. Alexandria’s City Council set to support Shirlington Transit Center expansion. Keep reading…
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Inside the debates over Maryland Gov. Moore’s modified Beltway widening plan
Although the new program scraps former Gov. Hogan’s controversial public-private partnership, critics point out any highway widening will eventually increase traffic. They say there’s a better way. Keep reading…
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Transit in the Washington region has a future, if we plan for it
The pandemic dealt Metro a huge blow, but ridership can bounce back. Cultivating more rail and bus users will require local funding and adaptation to new normal travel patterns. Keep reading…