Breakfast links: A driver hit and killed a bicyclist in Prince George’s and fled the scene
White memorial bike by Francis Storr licensed under Creative Commons.
A bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday
On Wednesday morning, John Guillickson, of Accokeek, was riding his bike on McKendree Road in Brandywine, Maryland when a driver fatally struck him from behind and left the scene. Prince George’s recently adopted Vision Zero; the county saw 99 traffic deaths last year. (Dana Hedgpeth / Post, WJZ13)
A tree war in Takoma Park
Takoma Park residents are finding themselves at odds with each other over a strict foliage ordinance that requires residents to get a permit to cut down any tree, even on private property. (Daniella Byck / Washingtonian. Tip: Chester B.)
How local arts venues survive in DC
The Cheshire, in Adams Morgan, is one of a few DIY art venues available to local creatives. With rents rising, how do artist find creative spaces of their own, and more importantly, maintain them? (Stephanie Williams / Post)
Arlington Memorial Bridge will close for a weekend
The Arlington Memorial Bridge will close for the first weekend in November to prepare for a traffic shift to the south side of the bridge. The closure is part of an ongoing rehabilitation project. (Kristi King / WTOP)
Bethesda could get a new elementary school
A school capacity study for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School clusters revealed 10 potential sites for a new elementary school. In the preliminary findings, the study reported that a new school and expansions of other elementary schools would ease crowding issues. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Tysons is searching for its new identity
Business leaders of Fairfax County are trying to determine the next phase of Tyson’s identity. Tysons is moving away from being defined by its shopping centers and mall. GGWash has been covering the transformation of Tysons here. (Alex Koma / Washington Business Journal)
How land trusts help keep housing affordable
Kojo talks with Ginger Rumph, executive director of the Douglass Community Land Trust, and Yesim Sayin Taylor, executive director of the DC Policy Center, about alternative ways advocates are keeping housing DC accessible. The Trust recently purchased an apartment complex. (The Kojo Namdi Show)
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