Libby Solomon
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Baltimore, MD, United States
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Breakfast links: Where, oh where will the FBI go?
FBI resumes investigating new HQ locations. Maryland lawmakers propose bill to cut greenhouse gases. Arlington’s hottest neighborhoods… literally. → Read More
Breakfast links: A list of ideas for DC’s economic recovery
How DC could recover from the pandemic. What we can learn from the Purple Line’s contract. US lawmakers ask: What’s up with the Silver Line? → Read More
Breakfast links: The generation zooming into Washington’s rental market
Washington rental market draws in Gen Z. Federal funding bill includes Southern MD Rapid Transit earmark. Who’s on the ballot in DC? → Read More
Voting in DC: key dates to put on your calendar
Here are the key dates and deadlines you need to know to vote in DC’s primaries. → Read More
Breakfast links: 7000-series return and Silver Line extension both delayed
Two pieces of bad news for Metro. Federal allocation keeps 11th Street Bridge Park on track. MoCo Council supports I-270 transit plan. → Read More
Breakfast links: Would you swim in DC’s rivers?
Some urge DC to allow swimming in the rivers again. Montgomery County Shared Streets program to continue until September. Arlington to residents: use transit. → Read More
Breakfast links: Falls Church residents decry Leesburg Pike pedestrian dangers
Falls Church immigrant community fears pedestrian safety on Leesburg Pike. New DC design rules could require “bird-friendly” materials. Three Montgomery County students struck by drivers since February. → Read More
Maybe the cyclist “trolling” the People’s Convoy was actually just teaching us good bike safety
The liesurely cyclist that slowed the People’s Convoy to a crawl in DC on Saturday was actually demonstrating excellent bike safety. → Read More
Breakfast links: Where departing DC residents are moving
The county absorbing DC residents by the thousands. Officials seeks funds for trail around Arlington National Cemetery. DC Main Streets program accused of mismanagement. → Read More
Breakfast links: How DC’s population has changed in the COVID era
DC growth in young, educated workers has stagnated during the pandemic. Alexandria ordinance will allow speed limits as low as 15 mph. Amazon funds two transit-oriented development projects in Prince George’s. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro braces for blooming crowds during cherry blossoms
Metro is upping weekend service for cherry blossom season. Montgomery County resolves tax duplication issue with new law. Mapping restrictive deeds in Arlington. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro plans for fare discounts move forward
Metro board gives preliminary approval to fare discounts. Former DOJ building near White House could be converted to residential. After closures at Baltimore Inner Harbor pavilion, only Hooters remains. → Read More
Breakfast links: Yellow Line’s Potomac River crossing to close for eight months
Metro to pause Yellow Line between Pentagon and L’Enfant for repairs this fall. Piscataway Conoy Tribe pushes to rename Indian Head Highway. Metro board won’t reappoint Inspector General. → Read More
Breakfast links: Gas prices are sky high
How might gas prices affect transportation choices? What Arlington can learn from Hoboken on traffic safety. It’s final: Prince George’s council must toss their redistricting map. → Read More
Breakfast links: Commuter trains struggle with fewer commuters
Metro’s future is uncertain; commuter trains’ futures may be even more so. New North Bethesda homeless shelter opens Monday. Bowser’s approval rating is lowest east of the Anacostia. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro is getting another infusion of federal funds
WMATA set to get another batch of federal pandemic relief. Silver Spring apartment building explodes, injuring at least 10. Alexandria considers new zoning designation for apartments over retail. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC Council gives initial approval to looser liquor laws
Outdoor drinking seems poised to stick around. Proof of vaccination required for in-person Montgomery County Council meetings. Affordable housing developer acquires building in Arlandria. → Read More
Breakfast links: The K Street Transitway is making progress
K Street Transitway construction expected next March. Montgomery County Council to return in-person. How to get to the airport by bike. → Read More
Farewell to the old SmarTrip cards
As of Tuesday, March 1, pre-2012 SmarTrip cards will no longer be accepted at WMATA faregates and fareboxes. → Read More
Breakfast links: Could the Idaho Stop become the District Stop?
Bill would let cyclists yield instead of stop at stop signs. Metro expected to decide this year whether to build rail to National Harbor. Potomac Yard station nears the finish line. → Read More