U Street businesses in 2022 by Martin Bartholmy used with permission.

Neighborhood association pushes for moratorium on new liquor licenses in Shaw

The Westminster Neighborhood Association in Shaw is calling for DC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to impose a moratorium on new liquor licenses along 9th Street NW because they believe nightlight is contributing to a rise in “property and violent crime.” Nightlife establishments say this approach would harm small businesses rather than impact public safety.  (Shayna Estulin / WTOP)  

Temporary Red Line closures during holidays spark concern among businesses and cultural organizations

Business leaders and cultural organizations say WMATA’s planned closure of five Red Line stations during the last two weeks of December will harm businesses that benefit from holiday-related shopping and cultural events. WMATA says it chose those two weeks for conduct repairs because ridership tends to be low during that period. (This article may be behind a paywall)  (Justin George / Post)  

Affordable housing in the works for cricket field in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has officially assumed ownership of a nearly 10-acre cricket field in the vicinity of the Innovation Center Metro station. While a specific development has yet to be proposed, the county intends to use the land for affordable housing.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXnow)  

Fairfax County study to explore options to urbanize Wiehle Avenue

The Fairfax County Board supervisors just launched a new study that will look at ways to urbanize Wiehle Avenue in Reston. The study will explore three options by looking into how the impact traffic as well how well they improve accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians.  (Fatimah Waseem / FFXnow)  

Construction of senior-friendly housing in Tysons underway

Construction continues on a 15-story, 181-unit apartment building in Tysons that’s intended for older adults. The building expected to welcome residents in the summer of 2024. It will be a part of the Boro, a large mixed-use development that will eventually include other apartments and town homes.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)  

MTA bus driver fatally strikes scooter rider in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

A Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) Bus driver struck a person on a scooter just after 6:00 pm Sunday evening. The bus driver crashed into a telephone poll and the sidewalk after striking the scooter rider at the corner of Pratt and Light Streets in Downtown Baltimore. The scooter rider died at the scene. (This article is behind a paywall).  (Adam Thompson / Baltimore Banner)  

Former WMATA board member Mortimer L. Downey III dies at 87

Former WMATA board member and national transportation leader Mortimer L. Downey III died last week at the age of 87. A renowned transportation leader at the both the federal and local government levels, Downey served on the WMATA board from 2010 to 2016. (This article may be behind a paywall).  (Bart Barnes / Post)  

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