Pershing Park, a secluded pocket near the White House, is being converted into a national World War I memorial. At the behest of its promoters, the memorial removes the active spaces for people that made the park popular, while keeping secondary elements that close off the park from the city and keep it desolate.
At a convention to draw up a new Maryland constitution in fall 1776, delegates voted to divide Frederick County in thirds, establishing Montgomery County with its current borders.
By Michelle Goldchain (Guest Contributor) • May 16, 2020
One of Freedom Plaza’s designers, architect Denise Scott Brown, described the original design as “a lovely success” but said “I see the execution as a failure.”
Open-plan offices will have to readjust to survive during the pandemic. Cities adapt quickly to allow for social distancing. Nashville’s mayor proposes a property tax hike to weather the financial blow that came from the coronavirus.
What was Metro like in its early years? I posed that question recently to Harry Barley, who worked at WMATA from 1974 to1996 in a wide variety of roles. Before retiring from a four-decade career in transportation, Barley agreed to an oral history-type interview about WMATA in the 70s and 80s.
Because carbon lingers for up to a thousand years, many believe that reducing emissions is not enough to save the planet from falling deeper into its current climate crisis.
Transit workers play an essential role in the pandemic by helping medical professionals and other front-line employees commute. Unfortunately, they’re subject to low pay, are disproportionately at risk to catch the virus, and they have sometimes been the targets of abuse by passengers upset with new guidelines. (Justin George, Greg Jaffe / Post)
While the District and many surrounding counties continue to remain under stay-at-home orders, some parts of Maryland and Virginia are beginning to reopen. Some business owners are glad to be open again but said they’re confused about new social distancing guidelines and enforcement. (Rachel Sadon, Dominique Bonessi / DCist)
Prince George’s County officials are working to identify a man who died on Saturday night after being struck by a driver in the Marlow Heights area of the county. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene after the collision. (Luz Lazo / Post)
Stay-at-home orders haven’t cooled the region’s real estate market, where a limited supply and low interest rates have kept competition high. Real estate agents are now using virtual tours and employing social distancing measures to keep in-person visits safe. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
As of last Friday, houses of worship in some parts of Maryland and Virginia have been able to reopen at 50% capacity. While some are taking extraordinary precautions like requiring tickets to attend a service, others are holding off to keep worshipers safe. (DCist)
Crowds gathered across Old Town Alexandria, despite stay-at-home orders being in effect throughout the region. While local law enforcement in Alexandria and other jurisdictions have been communicating the importance of social distancing, citations have been almost nonexistent since the pandemic began. (Matt Blitz / DCist)
This Memorial Day weekend, Arlington National Cemetery will remain closed to the public, with only family pass holders having access to the space. The cemetery has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic since mid-March. Virtual visitations will be available on the cemetery’s website and social media platforms. (WAMU)
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