By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • August 15, 2019
The 2020 race for the Ward 2 council seat has kicked off in earnest: The first campaign filing deadline was July 7, and all five challengers—John Fanning, Jordan Grossman, Patrick Kennedy, Daniel Hernandez, and Kishan Putta—are officially in the race.
By D. Taylor Reich (Contributor) • August 15, 2019
Construction and fire codes ensure that a new building won’t be the seed of a 19th-century-style urban conflagration. Inclusionary zoning ensures that at least some space will be set aside for economically-excluded residents. And now, a new suite of requirements will ensure that new buildings improve the walkability of the neighborhoods that surround them.
With bicycles, scooters, cars, and now mopeds now available to rent by app in the District, it can be hard to keep track. WAMU put together a list of all of the options, plus some that aren’t available yet like pogo sticks, sit-down scooters, and pedal-less e-bikes. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
The 15th Street protected bikeway has the “highest injury risk” among DC’s protected lanes, a new study shows. It runs next to two-way car lanes and crosses major intersections and driveways, which increases opportunities for collisions. (Luz Lazo / Post)
New plea agreements from an ongoing case show that law firms in DC would illegaly access traffic reports to reach out to potential clients. The firms would reach out to victims or those involved about pursuing litigation. (Laurel Demkovich / Post)
A hit-and-run driver struck Jascha Wilson, a 29-year-old DC man, on North Capitol Street NW near the Children’s National hospital Tuesday night. DC police say he has died of his injuries. This is the 16th traffic death in the city this year. (Gaspard Le Dem / DCist)
A proposal to rename Good Hope Road after former Mayor Marion Barry has been met with both support and dissent. Though the former mayor remains beloved by many, some residents question the need to rename the already historic road. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Two lakes in Montgomery County have tested positive for a dangerous algae. Though officials note that swimming and other activities are not allowed in the lakes, residents should be extra cautious and ensure they and their pets do not accidentally ingest water. (Maura Currie / WAMU)
Though many residents are excited about Wawa’s increased footprint in DC, local business owners and others are concerned about how the large chain store will affect small businesses. (Amanda Michelle Gomez / Washington City Paper)
The number of overdose cases in DC linked to the synthetic drug K2, also known as “spice,” has more than doubled so far this year compared to the last. There are also different overdose patterns this year. (Elly Yu / WAMU)
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and Councilor John Chapman have proposed closing the end of King Street to cars. They hope turning it into a pedestrian walkway will help revitalize the waterfront. (Drew Wilder / NBC4)
