Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Traffic safety advocates demand more protections for cyclists, pedestrians during vigil/rally in front of Wilson Building
Traffic safety advocates hold “Blood on Your Hands” rally. MoCo rents also rising, as the county council tables rent control measures until September. Fairfax County bag tax is on track to raise $1.2 million in its first year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC makes top-ten most expensive one-bedrooms in 2022 list
DC one-bedrooms are seventh-most expensive in the US. MoCo passes gender-inclusive restroom bill. New WMATA GM/CEO spends the bulk of first day with riders and frontline staff. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Drivers have killed at least 21 people in DC this year
Three vigils held for cyclists, pedestrian killed by drivers in DC in the past week. MoCo study finds people of color, low-income people at highest risk for pedestrian crashes. New rules for Alexandria restaurants providing outdoor dining begin in October. More in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: It’s the first day on the job for WMATA’s new GM and CEO
WMATA General Manager/CEO Randy Clarke starts work. DC grant supports new Anacostia Arts and Culture District. Average monthly rents for newer buildings at $2,200. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VDOT solicits vendors for NoVA, Fredericksburg pilot that uses AI to predict traffic disruptions
VDOT solicits vendors for NoVA, Fredericksburg pilot that uses AI to predict traffic disruptions. Landover apartment complex along Purple Line route purchased to preserve affordability. Mazza Gallerie redevelopment project to add a 325-unit apartment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Old Town Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center dramatically changes tenant mix
Old Town Alexandria waterfront arts center dramatically shifts studio tenant mix. New Iverson Mall owners in Prince George’s propose multifamily development. Developer of Huntington Metro mixed-use project wants to focus on housing only. Keep reading…
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There’s one top priority with the street design of University Boulevard in Langley Park, and it’s not safety
Smart Growth America’s latest edition of Dangerous by Design examines the astonishing 62% increase in the deaths of people struck and killed while walking since 2009. Here is a look at one of the region’s particularly deadly corridors. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: UnsuckDCMetro founder Matt Hilburn dead at 54
Matt Hilburn, journalist and creator of the Unsuck DC Metro platform, has died. Cox likely to win GOP Gubernatorial nomination in MD, Alsobrooks wins second term in Prince George’s, many races still too close to call or uncontested, Fairfax County Public Library to cut hours, citing staffing shortages. Keep reading…
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Branch renovations and a pivot away from books: Prince George’s County libraries since 2000
The story of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System in the 21st century is a story of renovations and replacements, and a pivot away from printed books and toward more electronic services. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland polls open until 8 pm today, full results may be delayed due to mail-in ballot counting restrictions
Maryland polls open until 8 pm today. DC nonprofit LGBTQ shelter Casa Ruby has ceased operating, evicting clients, as others seek back pay for services, rentals, and employment. MWAA requests $250 million more for its part in Metro’s Silver Line expansion. Keep reading…