Posts about Virginia
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Who rode it best? Transit group wins first Ride for the Region
What’s the opposite of an underdog? Staff at the American Public Transit Association (APTA) won first place in Ride for the Region, a competition in the Washington area to encourage employees to ride transit. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Alexandria City Council
Alexandria voters will head to the polls this spring to select their Democratic nominees for Mayor and City Council, who barring any Republican or independents jumping in, are the likely winners of the general election this November. For City Council, endorses Sarah Bagley, Kevin Harris, James Lewis Jr., Kirk McPike, and Jesse O’Connell. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC AG sues Union Station leaseholder over Bikestation eviction
DC Attorney General sues Union Station leaseholder for wrongful eviction from bike facility. Union Station retail operation could be in Amtrak’s control as soon as July 15. Alexandria City Council candidates debate Zoning for Housing reforms in forum. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 13, 2024
This week on Do Something: how you can help our endorsees in DC; two happy hours this week in Adams Morgan and on H Street; a preliminary thumbs-up for duplexes (and more) in Montgomery County; and support affordable housing in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Car parked in the bike lane? Near-miss? WABA has a regional reporting tool for that
WABA, Howard University, and the Safe Routes Partnership collaborated to create a reporting and tracking tool for people in the Washington region to report near-misses, crashes, and road use violations. The goal is to make our roads safer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NTSB reports early power outages in Baltimore bridge collapse
NTSB report gives first details in Baltimore bridge collapse. RFK bill will face delay in Senate committee. Developer nixes plans for 16-acre mixed-use project near Arboretum Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia leaders reach compromise on budget
Virginia leaders set to vote on compromise budget deal today. New efforts emerge to tackle DC’s vacant properties. Road safety bill named for Sarah Langenkamp becomes law in Maryland. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 6, 2024
This week on Do Something: the right zoning for 1617 U, Scottish castles and zoning in Montgomery County, and have you seen our endorsements in Arlington and Alexandria? Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Alexandria mayor
Alexandria voters will head to the polls this spring to select their Democratic nominees for Mayor and City Council, who barring any Republican or independents jumping in, are the likely winners of the general election this November. For mayor, GGWash endorses Alyia Gaskins. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pentagon City Sector Plan rejected by court
Virginia Court of Appeals tosses out Pentagon City Sector Plan. InfrastructureDC releases study on how to streamline Union Station redevelopment. Court gives Alexandria “Zoning for Housing” opponents 30 days to show harms. Keep reading…