This week in our round-up of must-read posts: DC should not waste money on a stadium for RFK; in spite of threats from Trump, early reports show that congestion pricing in Manhattan is hitting all the marks; so many bills are on the docket in Maryland’s General Assembly; performance oversight continues in DC: here is a recorded training that will prepare you to testify; show up to advocacy day in Annapolis and weigh in on a bikeway for Taylor Street NE; H Street has lost its luster, can we get the shine back?
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District residents shouldn’t pay for a new Commanders stadium
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by Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors), Pat Garofalo • February 18, 2025
Independent studies show that stadiums mostly shift existing spending rather than create new revenue.
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Congestion pricing in Manhattan is going quite well, thanks!
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by David Edmondson (Contributor) • February 19, 2025
Everyone’s trips are faster.
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What to watch in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly
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by Alex Holt (Contributor) • February 20, 2025
Between a budget crunch, a housing crisis, and a new appetite in Annapolis for tackling longstanding energy and environmental issues, this year’s Maryland General Assembly session could be a very productive one. Here are some of the biggest bills to watch out for.
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Our 2025 training on the DC Council’s performance oversight process, recapped
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by Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • February 18, 2025
The DC Council’s 2025 oversight hearings run through early March. Here’s our training on how to testify.
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Do Something: The week of February 18, 2025
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by Dan Reed (Regional Policy Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • February 20, 2025
This week on Do Something: Join us for advocacy day in Annapolis, weigh in on a bikeway for Taylor Street NE, and reflecting on the second anniversary of a tragic fire.
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H Street NE went from riot-torn neighborhood to success story. Now it’s lost its magic
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by Vince Morris • February 21, 2025
H St NE was once a center of nascent economic growth and social vibrance, but it’s been in the doldrums for years. Observers point to everything from cannabis shops to Streetcar construction to changing tastes. But none of the blame has led to growth or a cohesive plan.
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