By Ron Thompson (Transportation Equity Organizer) • April 8, 2020
Against the backdrop of a pandemic, pictures and videos of crowds at DC’s Maine Avenue Fish Market, commonly known as the Wharf, circulated over the weekend. On the surface, it was painfully obvious social distancing guidelines were not met. However, it is important to understand that the complexities of life that existed before this pandemic for some of our neighbors have grown more complex in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial Board) • April 8, 2020
With social distancing stretching into its second month, more people are asserting their creativity via Photoshop. In March one person gave George Washington a mask, and now graphic designer Riley Heldenfels has designed a new Metro SmarTrip card.
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • April 8, 2020
Lower speed limits? Longer times to cross? Wider sidewalks? Close spaces like Cleveland Park’s service lane? These are some ideas that have been put forth in recent days to improve street space while people “social distance” amid the rising coronavirus infection totals.
While the hunger for news coverage about the coronavirus continues to grow, many newspapers and other media publications are shuttering under the weight of plummeting ad revenue. (Post)
Personal accounts of inmates inside a DC jail illustrates the lack of preparedness of the jail to handle a coronavirus outbreak. Just last week, there were five confirmed COVID-19 cases in jail. As of Wednesday, that number has grown to 37 inmates with the virus, with 230 inmates in quarantine due to possible exposure. (Natalie Delgadillo / DCist)
Maryland State Superintendent spoke to a bipartisan group of officials about schools preparing for the possibility of online learning expanding into the next school year if the school shutdowns last into the fall due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Gary McGrady / Fox 5)
Farmers markets and fish markets are no longer considered essential businesses under a new order issued by DC Mayor Bowser on Wednesday. These markets can only operate if they get a waiver, after producing a social distancing plan. (Abigail Constantino / WTOP)
Starting on April 10 additional parts of Sligo Creek Parkway will open to people on weekends between Forest Glen Road and University Boulevard. Recently M-NCPPC expanded the closure of Sligo Creek Parkway to motorists from Sundays only to Fridays and Saturdays. (Sandra Salathe / WTOP)
A rent tracker designed to monitor rent paying habits during the COVID-19 pandemic found a 12% decline In renter households that paid rent through the first five days of April compared to the same time last month and last year. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Turf)
The historic childhood home of jazz singer Cab Calloway may have a chance at being saved. Reportedly, Baltimore City has decided to pause its plans to demolish the home as part of its plan to turn parts of Druid Hill Avenue into a park. (Bryna Zumer / Fox 45 News)
