Passenger walks past information screen at Washington National Airport by angela n. used with permission.

House passes FAA bill, ending attempts to add more flights to Washington National Airport

In a bipartisan vote of 351-to-69, the House of Representatives passed a bill outlining the Federal Aviation Administration’s funding for the next five years. Crucially, the House also voted to exclude a measure that would add more long-distance trips out of Washington National Airport, which critics say would only exacerbate overcrowding.  (Post)  

A century ago, Clarendon almost became its own town

In 1922, Clarendon residents tried to secede from Arlington County, citing conflicts the neighborhood had with the county government. They took it all the way to the Virginia Supreme Court, which struck them down by pointing out Arlington’s existing homogeneity. A century later, local historian Sean Denniston feels the episode is a reminder of how far Arlington has come, as well as the work that still needs to be done.  (Caroline Gage / ARLNow)  

DC nonprofit secures funding for housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors

Mary’s House and partner Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures have secured funding for its latest project: a 15-unit affordable housing complex for seniors who are LGBTQ+. Mary’s House CEO Dr. Imani Woody hopes to provide necessary elder care and a sense of community that LGBTQ+ seniors can miss. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Tristan Navera / Washington Business Journal)  

Fairfax County Planning Commission rejects proposal to redevelop mostly vacant office site in Springfield

The Fairfax County Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to redevelop a set of mostly vacant office buildings in Springfield, citing the applicant’s lack of clarity regarding what redevelopment will look like. The owner of Versar Center, which hasn’t been updated in decades, says the space could fulfill different needs, including self-storage facilities or a recycling center.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXNow)  

Maryland Governor Wes Moore shifts focus of state-led Chesapeake Bay cleanup

At an event in Queenstown on Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new plan for state-funded and led Chesapeake Bay cleanup. The new plan includes the creation of a new governor’s council that will come up with new bay cleanup strategies, focusing on shallow water cleanup.   (Erin Cox / Post)  

Baltimore’s West North Avenue Authority starts work to consolidate area plans and initiatives

The West North Avenue Authority, fresh off receiving $11.4 million in state funding this year, is working with existing efforts in the corridor anchored by Coppin State University and Maryland Institute College of Art to create a coordinated area plan. While many similar efforts have been going on for 20 years, area leaders and entrepreneurs feel confident that this effort will be the most successful and comprehensive. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Jasmine Vaughn-Hall / Baltimore Banner)  

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