The Common Living property, seen in 2023. Image by Google Maps.

Arlington co-living space shutters as managing company files for bankruptcy

Originally part of WeWork’s defunct residential arm, the Common Living property at 2221 S. Clark Street is closing its doors as its parent company files for bankruptcy. Emphasizing low-cost, furnished, small residential units with shared amenities, the former office building has housed residents since 2016.  (Daniel Egitto / ARLnow)  

With New York developer out, Baltimore community wants say in future direction

The City of Baltimore has ended its 20-year agreement with New York-based developer La Cité in the Poppleton neighborhood. After millions in public investment, the clearing of 14 acres of land, and the displacement of residents, the developer brought just one residential project to fruition in two decades. Residents of the majority Black, historically underinvested community want a say in what comes next. (This article is behind a paywall.)  (Baltimore Banner)  

Wendell Felder narrowly wins Democratic nomination for DC’s Ward 7 councilmember

Wendell Felder is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Ward 7 councilmember — the only open DC Council seat on the primary ballot. This all but guarantees he will succeed outgoing incumbent Vincent Gray in the November general election. It’s a narrow victory; Felder won less than one-quarter of votes in a crowded field of ten candidates. (This article may be behind a paywall.)  (Post)  

Alexandria Planning Commission endorses office rezoning to enable coffee shop in face of resident opposition

The Alexandria Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the City Council approve the rezoning of a one-story office building in the residential Parker-Gray neighborhood to enable a new coffee shop to open in the space. Numerous residents opposed the rezoning, citing concerns that the coffee shop, which will feature Eastern European pastries, would detract from the neighborhood’s character.  (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)  

200 second graders get free bikes, equipment in DC

Approximately two hundred DC Public Schools second-grade students received bicycles, helmets, and locks, donated by DC Bike Ride, after completing a bike riding program in school. Students had the chance to test out their new wheels at Kenilworth Park.  (Shayna Estulin / WTOP)  

Planning Board approves sketch plans for 393-unit development in Bethesda office park

The Montgomery County Planning Board has signed off on sketch plans for a 393-unit residential development in a North Bethesda office park adjacent to Lockheed Martin. Fifteen percent of units will be set aside as income-restricted affordable. It is one of several residential projects underway in the traditionally commercial area.  (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)  

Cargo train fatally strikes two adults, one child in Springfield

Two adults and one child are dead after being struck by a cargo train near Lake Accotink in Springfield. Authorities from the Fairfax County Police Department say the three were likely walking on the elevated tracks above the Accotink Creek.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)  

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