Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: New affordable housing opens in Alexandria
81 affordable housing units open in Alexandria. MD Court of Appeals will hear Bethesda African American cemetery land dispute. Fairfax County launches “Take a Moment” road safety campaign. Keep reading…
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MARC wants to spend $1.6 billion to replace its trains. It should replace them with the fastest option.
The Maryland Transit Administration needs to purchase different MARC trains. A new model by the author shows how and why. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Barry Farm redevelopment breaks ground
DC breaks ground on Barry Farm housing redevelopment. Industrial facilities dumping toxic chemicals into Maryland waterways, new report finds. Alexandria report provides updates on housing goals, pandemic recovery. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland can count mail-in ballots before Election Day
MoCo judge rules MD mail-in ballots can now be counted before Election Day. Metro may shrink West Falls Church parking lot for new development. DC will assess all bridges for feasibility of suicide barriers. Keep reading…
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Why the Washington region’s first attempt at bikeshare failed
DC is known globally for being the birthplace of American bikeshare, but much like the systems it looked to for guidance, it struggled in its first attempt to get off the ground. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bar crawls slowly returning to Arlington
Bar crawls slowly returning to Arlington, despite restrictive local regulations. Non-profit developer pitches new apartments near Takoma. Divergent airport noise pollution regulations in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. Keep reading…
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In Prince George’s County, there once was a supermarket fit for a queen
There was a Giant supermarket in Prince George’s County that Queen Elizabeth II toured all the way back in October of 1957. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Expanded Silver Line service depends on access to 7000 series trains
WMATA’s train shortage could delay Silver Line expansion opening. Alexandria City Council voices affordability concerns while approving Old Town development. Arlington County releases report proposing new regulations and protections for tenants. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council votes unanimously to ban right turns on red
DC moves closer to banning right turns on red by 2025 for road user safety. New MoCo app supports older adult mobility. Fairfax County contemplates “home share” program for seniors. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metrorail wheel concerns may be linked to track problems
Metrorail’s 7000 series train issues may also be linked to older track problems. MoCo Council seeks stricter e-scooter rules. Some Arlingtonians concerned dogs may use a park outside of “dog park” sections. Keep reading…