Maryland and Virginia may only be separated by a river, but many people in one place aren’t familiar with the other. Here’s a list showing areas of both that have a lot in common.
By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • February 12, 2020
Over the past year, Greater Greater Washington’s fellows have covered important stories on efforts to address climate change, sustainability, and resilience in our region. Now some of their best work is included in a new e-book published by the Island Press Resilience Project.
Last summer some Metro Transit Police officers held an internal competition to spur increased arrests. Top officials learned of the game and it was stopped, according to a Metro spokesperson. Members of the DC Council said they plan to speak to police at a performance oversight hearing next week. The Post learned of the game through public records. (Justin George / Post)
The National Mall may end up with a new museum. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to establish a Smithsonian Women’s History Museum. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
Montgomery County leaders are saying despite a decline in homelessness, more can be done to end homelessness in the County by 2023. The County will implement a strategic plan that will focus on working with community organizations, law enforcement, and hospitals to address homelessness. (Melissa Howell / WTOP)
WAMU profiled a DC resident making $56,000 a year, showing how she lives off her salary. She lives in a 150 sqft efficiency apartment. While paying less than the median rental price for a one-bedroom apartment in DC, she can spend more money on traveling. (Sasha-Ann Simons / WAMU)
The Montgomery County Council heard from supporters of a bill that would make bike registration in the county voluntary and repeal police authority to impound unregistered bikes. The bike registration law came under scrutiny after Steve Silver, a SIlver Spring activist, was given a criminal citation for not having his bike registered. (Andrew Schotz / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
The iconic Horace and Dickies landmark restaurant will close its doors permanently on March 1st, after serving its customers for 30 years. The owner, Richard “Dickie” Shannon said that changes in the neighborhood over the past few decades made the closure inevitable. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders criticized the plan to close the Washington Metropolitian Opportunity Academy, saying that it is “unacceptable that we are closing public schools in the wealthiest country in the history of the world.” (Perry Stein / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
