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Happy Pride month! Check out this map of historic LGBTQ spaces in DC
Pride month has just begun. It’s a time of celebration, but also of protest, as the fight for rights for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities is still very much ongoing. The above map and its accompanying history tell the story of the bars, bookstores, group homes, clinics, and churches that have played essential roles in DC’s gay community for the past half century. → Read More
2017’s greatest hits: Brookland Manor offers a crash course in why housing in DC is so complicated
East of the the Rhode Island Avenue Metro, there’s a gigantic housing complex called Brookland Manor. The owners plan to redevelop it and say they’re building far more affordable housing than DC law requires. The people who live there now say the owners aren’t coming close to meeting the area’s need for affordable housing. They’re both right. This was one of our top posts from 2017. → Read More
Build the Purple Line, visit more breweries
Whether you're into running, cycling, library visits, or University of Maryland sports, the Purple Line is going to be your friend. → Read More
Sorry, Elon Musk. “Verbal govt approval” for the Hyperloop is not a thing.
A few hours ago, Hyperloop creator Elon Musk tweeted that he had received “verbal govt approval” for building his tube train technology from DC to New York, with stops in Baltimore and Philadelphia. That's… not how it works. → Read More
Gentrification. What does that word even mean?!
DC is a much different place than it was twenty, ten, and even just five years ago. In fact, many might call it a national posterchild for “gentrification.” But what does that word actually mean? Is it that wealthy people live where poor people use to? That retailers are different, or that vacant lots are now home to apartment buildings? Something else? We discussed in this week's contributor… → Read More
Breakfast links: Raising the rent
More rent than income • Space > preservation • SafeTrack solution? • Make way for drones • Blame for the blaze • I-66 expansion, go • Baltimore ships that • Maryland's fork in the road → Read More
Want to write great blog posts? We'll teach you how!
Blogging is a powerful way to share what you know. On Thursday, June 23rd at 2001 L Street NW, we'll train you to write blog posts that effectively and persuasively share your ideas with the world. → Read More
This map tells you if your water pipes are made of lead
Are you concerned about lead in your drinking water? If you live in DC, this map from DC Water will tell you whether or not the pipes at your place are made of lead. → Read More
AskGGWash: What's going on at Ballston?
Today's the first weekday with SafeTrack in effect, with single tracking between Ballston and East Falls Church. One result is that trains headed toward DC aren't always showing up on the same platform at Ballston.Welcome to Ballston. #wmata #dcmetro pic.twitter.com/jWjEicbXd9—☠ ıɐp ˙ɹɯ ☠ (@mr_dai) June 6, 2016 → Read More
Look to the sky in the Flickr pool
Here are our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of the Washington region. → Read More
How did Metro handle Monday's McPherson fire?
There was an electrical fire outside of McPherson Square this morning that caused delays of up to an hour for some Blue, Orange, and Silver Line riders. Have Metro fires increased lately? Did Metro handle this well? Our contributors weigh in. → Read More
Here's what your reader drive donations pay for
When you donate to our reader drive, much of your gift helps pay our Staff Editor, Jonathan Neeley. You see articles every day from a wide range of contributors, and each time, Jonathan is working hard behind the scenes. → Read More
Breakfast links: More Shelters, fewer riders
Shelters out-of-place? • Ridership down • To peak or not-peak • Toxic department • Bus lane patience • Taxing Reston • Pay to build? • BRT in Richmond • Breaking even • Ackridge out → Read More
Here's what Metro workers are doing during the storm
Yesterday, WMATA shared a video of General Manager Paul Wiedefeld thanking everyone at Metro who would be working through the storm. From keeping ice and snow from building up on the tracks to moving rail cars to safe locations to cleaning up stations, there's a lot that goes into minimizing a blizzard's impact on the system. → Read More
Here's a Spanish satire of the downsides of driving
The Spanish government wants its residents to consider cycling as a viable mode of transportation. So much so that it made a video to point out the humor in the frustrations that driving a car can bring. → Read More
Happy holidays!
Enjoy your holiday, however you're spending the time. Also, enjoy this video, called Christmas Eve in Washington: → Read More
Want to write great blog posts? We'll teach you how at a session in Tysons!
Blogging is a powerful way to share what you know. On January 11th at Launch Workplaces in Tysons, we'll teach you everything you need to effectively and persuasively share your ideas with the world. → Read More
Metro still needs a fail-safe for train doors
Among the problems listed on a recent federal list of Metro safety problems are instances of train doors opening on the wrong side during service. In 2012, Matt Johnson wrote about the "5-second policy" Metro hoped would fix this issue, and why it wasn't the answer the agency was looking for. → Read More
Get to know Matt Johnson on the Talking Headways podcast
If GGWash had a Mt. Rushmore of volunteers, Matt Johnson would be on it. He's written countless posts about Metro, serves as our comment moderator, has made tons of great maps, and is the whichWMATA quizmaster. Matt recently joined national transit podcaster Jeff Wood on his show, Talking Headways, to talk about what makes him tick. → Read More
Here's how to get romantic with the Metro map
A Metro fan recently decided to get creative with a gift for his wife, creating a map with station names that are anagrams of the real things. → Read More