By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • February 20, 2020
In honor of our 12th birthday and the 2020 Neighborhood Drive, GGWash asked one of our Neighbors—Sanjida Rangwala—to talk about her experiences with urbanism and why she values being a part of the GGWash Neighborhood.
By Katharine Richardson (Guest Contributor) • February 20, 2020
A combination of hardship petitions and voluntary agreements puts tenants in the uncomfortable position of negotiating away future affordability in order to protect themselves from substantial rent increases.
DC Water has been working on large tunnels beneath the city to capture rainwater and stop raw sewage and trash from flowing directly into the rivers around DC. The organization has been looking for leeway from the federal government to either delay or cancel one portion of the project, citing cost. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
Disagreements between workers on the Fairfax Connector and Transdev, the contractor that opperates the connector, over healthcare and safety have stalled. The negotiations could lead to a strike that would affect service. (Margaret Barthel / WAMU)
Due to concerns that disruptions from Purple Line construction will harm small businesses, Maryland lawmakers are examining some sort of relief that would help small businesses weather any changes to their business. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / WAMU)
