Posts about Maryland
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A look back at Prince George’s County’s library building spree
If you visit a library in Prince George’s County, there’s a good chance that library was built in the 1960s or 1970s. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County gets platinum status in walkability
Walk Friendly Communities grants Arlington County platinum status. A vote on Thrive Montgomery 2050 could happen this fall. Fairfax pushes for electric fleet of connector buses to run by December. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Incumbents victorious in DC primary
Incumbents successfully defend seats in DC Democratic primary. Arlington County funds new pedestrian infrastructure in four neighborhoods. Expect Ride On detours for weeks. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Here’s how the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System got its start
Here’s a primer on how Prince George’s County got its library system off the ground. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Latest addition to the Met Branch Trail is now open
New stretch of the MBT is complete. It’s primary day in DC. Report shows housing discrimination in Fairfax County. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mortgage relief is coming to some DC homeowners
DC homeowners will get mortgage assistance with new $50 million fund. Regional leaders agree to adopt aggressive climate goals for transportation projects. DC AG files lawsuit against housing authority for discriminating against residents with disabilities. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 7000-series trains are back
Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Regional home prices broke a record in May
The region’s median housing sales price exceeded $600,000 for the first time in May. Polling shows Montgomery County democrats support diversifying housing options. Raze permits filed for AU Park development may signal movement on mixed-use project. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Understanding why the region grapples with unequal access to TOD
Planning for equitable transit-oriented development in the future means first understanding how low-income, Black, and brown residents have faced discriminatory barriers to its benefits. Keep reading…
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How a new transit network will improve transportation in western Montgomery County
The Great Seneca Transit Network (GSTN) will serve Shady Grove Metro, the Universities at Shady Grove, Adventist Hospital, and other key destinations in this fast-growing area of Montgomery County. Keep reading…