Posts tagged Arlington
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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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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: DC officials plan to clear four encampments
DC officials to clear four encampments for the unhoused over the next week. Alexandria Circuit Court judge dismisses lawsuit that would block dozens of new apartment units. Officials in Montgomery County see zoning reform as key to solving the county’s housing crisis. 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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Breakfast links: WMATA to retire 2000-series trains today
Metro will retire 2000-series trains today after nearly 40 years of service. Property managers at the Arrive Wheaton apartments are being sued for harassment and retaliation against tenant organizing. Missing Middle was a hot topic at the candidate forum for Arlington County Board. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for the Arlington County Board
Early voting is underway in Arlington for the Democratic primary, during which voters will select the party’s nominee for County Board. In this blue county, this primary will likely decide the general election this November. This is the county’s second Ranked Choice Voting election, meaning you’ll be able to choose two candidates, ranked in order of preference. GGWash endorses Julius “JD” Spain Sr. and Tenley Peterson, in that order. Keep reading…
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Here’s what Alexandria and Arlington candidates have to say about housing and transportation
Arlington and Alexandria voters head to the polls this spring, and we asked candidates for their views on housing and transportation, including both jurisdictions’ recent “Missing Middle” zoning changes. Here’s what they had to say. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 29, 2024
This week: the trouble with tax credits, affordable homes for people with disabilities, and see you at one of our DC happy hours in May??? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Approved WMATA budget protects service, increases fares
WMATA board approves budget that preserves service, increases fares. Governor Moore signs housing package into law. WMATA hires third inspector general in two years. Keep reading…