Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Is Richmond the next DC suburb?
Washington region residents are moving to Richmond at higher rates. Lake Accotink in Fairfax County could be returned to wetland. MoCo, Prince George’s water utility introduces new gas pipe safeguards. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: McPherson Square clearance today, many residents left without support
National Park Service to clear McPherson Square of residents today. OmniRide bus drivers join Loudoun County Transit drivers on strike in Northern Virginia. MoCo Councilmembers introduce transparency bills for county boards and commissions. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nats owner, prolific area real estate developer Ted Lerner dies at 97
Area mall and residential developer and Nationals owner Ted Lerner has died. DC faces prospective shelter shortage. Arlington receives grant to shelter unhoused residents. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MetroHero app to shut down, WMATA promises similar tracking solution
With MetroHero retiring, WMATA teases tracking website updates of its own. Developers say DC office-to-residential conversions tax abatements aren’t enough. Prince George’s County’s Blue Line corridor revamp not dependent on Commanders status. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: City curves
Enjoy the pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled with images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black homeownership drop extends east of the Anacostia
Black homeownership rates fall east of Anacostia River. Arlington County Board to review plans to redevelop lot on Columbia Pike. Shutdown of encampment at McPherson Square highlights staffing issues. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council bill introduced to increase number of public restrooms
Most DC councilmembers support new bill to increase public restroom access. MoCo police are stopping Black and Hispanic drivers at increasing rates, while traffic stops decline overall. Fairfax County shares plans to increase affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Howard University plans for major new mixed-use developments on- and off-campus
New mixed-use developments planned by Howard University. Two crash-prone intersections to be redesigned in Alexandria. DC Council bill introduced to help residents switch from gas to electric stoves. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro riders to see shorter headways on three lines starting today
Metro improves service on 3 lines during peak hours. DC neighborhoods changing as the white population booms downtown. Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties consider rent caps. Keep reading…
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Events: Support road safety in Upcounty, Maryland
Join ACT to build an UpCounty Coalition for Road Safety. Discuss Purple Line construction updates in Bethesda/Chevy Chase and Silver Spring. Light up the night with WABA’s bike light giveaway. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…