7th and H Street NW at night in 2017 by John J Young used with permission.

Gallery Place owner relinquishes building; loan is being sold

The owners of Gallery Place have decided to relinquish ownership and the $179 million loan on the mixed-use facility is being marketed to a new owner. The complex has struggled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, losing a number of tenants and foot traffic. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Tristan Navera / Business Journal)  

Following discovery of parasite, results of Baltimore water tests are slow to come back

The Baltimore water supply was found to have the parasite cryptosporidium last week. Although the Department of Public Works sent another water sample in the middle of last week, the testing lab takes a week to produce test results. Some experts say 24-hour turnaround is typically available in situations like this. The city has encouraged high-risk health populations to boil their water.  (This article is behind a paywall).   (Sarah True / The Baltimore Banner)  

Some ART bus lines will be free from now until Christmas Day during peak periods

The waived fares are designed to reduce car travel on I-66 and so only apply to bus routes following rush hour travel patterns. A total of 20 bus lines will be free during designated times while the initiative is in place.  (James Jarvis / ARLNow)  

RFK neighbors have differing views on the return of NFL play

People living in Kingman Park and Hill East are united on one thing: if the Washington Commanders begin playing football again at the RFK site, it will have a big impact on the neighborhood. Some neighbors are looking forward to living near the excitement of an NFL game day, while many others are dreading it or loath to see the District spend public funds on a stadium instead of schools or other needs. (This article might be behind a paywall).  (Paul Schwartzman / Post)  

Federalsburg, Maryland elects its first Black councilmembers

The election of two Black councilmembers in the Caroline County town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which is 43% Black, followed changes in local election laws after pressure from the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union. (This article may be behind a paywall).  (Post)  

Vienna’s community survey is back

The survey was last made available in 2018 and is an opportunity for residents to make their voices heard about all sorts of public services, including transportation, education, parks, recreation, and more. Residents and other interested parties can expect to hear the survey results at a January 2024 Town Council meeting.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)  

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