Elections are right around the corner. Have you requested your ballot?

By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • May 14, 2020

It’s primary season! There are elections in DC on June 2 (and 16), Maryland on June 2, and Virginia on June 23. Because voting in person risks spreading coronavirus further, many jurisdictions are shifting to voting by mail. Here’s what you need to know.

Here are the answers to whichWMATA week 163

By Matt Johnson (Editorial Board Alum) • May 14, 2020

On Tuesday, we featured the 163rd challenge to see how well you know the Metro system. Here are the answers. How’d you do

Here’s how a DC newspaper covered traffic safety just before World War II

By Neil Flanagan (Contributor) • May 14, 2020

The defunct Washington Evening Star ran a series of punchy, illustrated columns called “Why Must They Die?”

Metro will take advantage of low ridership by shuttering more stations for maintenance

By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • May 14, 2020

Metro announced this week that it plans to shut down multiple stations on the Yellow and Green lines this summer.

Breakfast links: You’ll need a mask on Metro starting Monday

By Liam Sullivan (Contributor) • May 15, 2020

Metro riders will need a face mask starting on Monday

Starting Monday, Metro riders will be required to wear a face mask or other covering. The move is intended to help keep both riders and metro employees safe.  (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)

Maryland and Virginia survey economic fallout from pandemic

The economic fallout from coronavirus in Maryland and Virginia will likely affect the states for years to come. Both states have seen greatly reduced revenue as well as unprecedented unemployment.  (Erin Cox / Post)

Cities don’t have to choose cars post-pandemic

The pandemic has changed how people navigate life, including our commuting habits. But, cities have an opportunity in the next several weeks to bolster transit and other forms of transportation, like bikes, walking, and scooters, instead of cars.  (David Zipper / Slate)

Virginia’s Lt. Gov. wants a task force to study coronavirus’ impact on marginalized communities

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax has asked the governor to create a task force to study why marginalized communities in Virginia constitute the majority of coronavirus cases in the Commonwealth.  (John Domen / WTOP)

Small businesses eye rent as major obstacle during pandemic

While small businesses face a period of greatly reduced revenue, they are still on the line for paying rent. This payment, already consequential during normal operations, could threaten small, local businesses.  (Ian Shapira / Post)

Looking for nature to relax, locally

Many people are looking to get out of the house during the pandemic, turning to nature for an outlet. A local author shares how you can find and use nature in your community to help disconnect from the pandemic.  (Jacob Fenston and Jonathan Wilson / WAMU)

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