Malcolm Mossman
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Breakfast links: A tale of two bridges
Residents east of the Anacostia feel left behind in DC’s resurgence. Project would bring 2K homes to White Flint. An “urban beach” and putt-putt may be coming to Tysons. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro leans away from full fare revamp, toward targeted discounts for low-income riders
Metro considers discounted fares for low-income riders. Troubled Arlington apartment complex finally seeing improvements. New apartments poised for approval in Bethesda. → Read More
Breakfast links: The fence around the Capitol is back up
Capitol fence returns ahead of weekend far-right rally. Takoma Junction gets more time. Three Arlington parks could see significant upgrades. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC could cap the number of scooter and bikeshare companies. Micromobility providers aren’t happy
Micromobility providers push back against a possible scooter cap. African American cemetery will be spared in Beltway-widening plans. The Silver Line extension could open soon (but don’t jinx it). → Read More
Breakfast links: To get highway widening approved, Hogan threatened to cut projects some say were never intended to be built
Gov. Larry Hogan accused of making empty threats to get toll lanes approved. DC police officer in drag race crash pleads guilty. An “urban sky park” is opening in Tysons. → Read More
Breakfast links: Millions in federal aid flow to small towns and cities throughout the region
Small towns in Maryland and Virginia received over $500 million in federal aid. DC budget includes $10 million to purchase a proposed gondola landing site. Alexandria will require school staff to vaccinate or regularly test. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC’s population growth fueled by high-density development hubs like NoMa and Navy Yard
Census shows Ward 6 is driving DC’s growth. Virginia issues mask mandate for schools. Maryland is now among nation’s most diverse states. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro police chief Ron Pavlik Jr. to retire September 1
Metro Transit Police Chief plans to retire. Prince George’s County hits final stretch of zoning code update. Maryland and Virginia require some state employees to be vaccinated. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC Council rejects plan to keep Circulator free
Free Circulator would disproportionately benefit tourists and wealthy, DC Council says. Metro delays vote on ban policy. MoCo Executive opposes Silver Spring business improvement district. → Read More
Breakfast links: For seniors and people with disabilities, Montgomery County buses will stay free long-term
Montgomery County keeps buses free for seniors, people with disabilities. DC Public Schools will require students and staff to wear masks. Arlington establishes civilian group to oversee police. → Read More
Breakfast links: Maryland transportation officials say if I-270 toll lane project is cancelled, these five projects are going down with it
Maryland says it will cut road, transit projects unless toll lane plan is restored. DC lawmakers propose ranked-choice voting for elections. Arlington releases new timeline chronicling county’s racial history. → Read More
Breakfast links: Dismantled Dupont Circle streateries are coming back, this time more permanently
17th Street in Dupont Circle is getting bike lanes and permanent streateries. Arlington apartment square footage is rising. MDOT works to get Beltway expansion back on route. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro Transit Police failed to investigate thousands of reported crimes
Property crimes, robberies, and assaults on Metro went uninvestigated. Amazon to pay employees to bike to work. Some residents decry “dog park desert” in Ward 8. → Read More
Breakfast links: Baltimore officials oppose maglev train
Baltimore tells feds the maglev train is a no-go. Metro plans to have fully electric buses by 2045. Collapsed pedestrian bridge cuts off residents from important amenities. → Read More
Breakfast links: Region’s governments closed Friday in honor of Juneteenth
Government closures announced for Juneteenth. Arlington approves plans for new park in Crystal City. Del. Norton pushes for memorial to honor enslaved individuals at Georgetown waterfront. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC has resumed issuing parking tickets, but DMV appointments are still scarce
Parking enforcement resumes while DMV remains appointment-only. Accessory dwelling units are beginning to appear in Arlington. Maryland toll lane project takes a step forward. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC’s parks top the charts
DC parks ranked best in the nation. Bowser’s new budget proposal boosts funding for housing, education, and violence prevention. Montgomery will keep some roads open to only pedestrians and cyclists. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro’s Blue Line will reopen Sunday
A cure for the Blue Line blues. Traffic in the DC region rises as the pandemic wanes. A new affordable development is coming to Shepherd Park. → Read More
Breakfast links: The measures people say will bring them back to Metro
Riders tell Metro cleaning, distancing, and frequency will bring them back. Montgomery County school rezoning could could improve integration, reduce crowding. New plans for Amazon HQ2 released. → Read More