Posts about Maryland
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Photo Friday: Pops of color, light, and art
Enjoy these pops of color and light in this week’s Photo Friday, compiled of images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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A love song for Lakeforest Mall
OPINION: Enclosed suburban malls like Lakeforest reflect the opposite of urbanism, but their demise can drum up nostalgia, memories, and maybe a little grief for those who grew up visiting them — even among the most committed walkability advocates. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mount Vernon Trail widening project seeks Virginia approval and funding
Virginia and National Park Service looking at widening the Mount Vernon Trail. MD Governor Wes Moore pledges in inaugural speech to put state on track to run on 100% clean energy by 2035. DC Councilmember proposes technology solution to identify and abate noise pollution. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 225 housing units still planned for Adams Morgan
225 units planned across developments in Adams Morgan. Arlington County Schools start 2023 with their first electric buses. Amidst growing costs, MoCo Executive pushes to delay Capital Crescent Tunnel. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC e-bike purchase program could expand access to more residents
DC Council considering rebates for purchasers of electric bikes. New DC mall created by a local Black woman supports her own business and several others. Dupont Circle tunnel entrance could be decked over for pedestrian plaza. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA will reassess fare increase proposal
WMATA to review effects of prospective fare increases. Purple Line work causes disruptions in Silver Spring. Advocates criticize changes in DDOT’s traffic safety improvement process. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: National FAA outage disrupts local and national air travel
National FAA outage disrupts local and national air travel. Loudoun County transit workers strike in response to lost health benefits. House Republicans want federal employees back in the office. Keep reading…
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Sup nerds, you need to apply for planning board
Montgomery County’s entire Planning Board resigned in late 2022, and the Council’s looking for new life. Could that be you? You have till Friday to apply. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Region’s drivers spent an estimated 83 hours per person in traffic last year
Washington region drivers lost an average of 83 hours to sitting in traffic in 2022. | Calvert County audit leads to water bills over $8,000 for residents. | Twitter briefly banned WMATA’s official bus tracking account Tuesday. Keep reading…
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Will better Metro service bring riders back? The agency wants to try it
WMATA proposes service upgrades and fare changes, in an effort to get more people riding trains and buses. Want to know what this means for your trip? Read on. Keep reading…