By George Kevin Jordan (Editor and Correspondent) • May 28, 2020
It may have been a road where thousands of cars and trucks traversed everyday, but by Friday evening, portions of Tysons Blvd will open to pedestrians and cyclists for recreation and exercise. This would make Tysons the first locality in Fairfax County to close off streets to cars and open them up for people.
By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • May 28, 2020
On June 26, petitions will be available for candidates for advisory neighborhood commission seats, which will be decided in the November 3 general election. ANCs advise on a countless number of decisions that impact their neighborhood, from redevelopment projects to traffic calming safety upgrades on streets. You should consider running!
New CDC guidelines met criticism for arguing that employees should avoid public transit entirely as offices reopen, and employers should offer incentives to drive alone. Meanwhile, Japan found that crowded trains were not a source of coronavirus transmission. (Matt Richtel / NYT, Dennis Normile / Science)
Across DC, a new program is hoping to use autonomous vehicles to deliver food to areas that face food insecurity. The program would help to limit contact with other people during the coronavirus pandemic. (Nick Iannelli / WTOP)
With DC and much of the surrounding area moving into phased reopening over the next week, Metro will maintain its limited hours and service with an eye to adjusting if needed. (Justin George / Post)
Microsoft has signed a deal to create an R&D hub in Reston. The company already has strong ties to Reston and Virginia, as a whole. The new deal will bring 1,500 jobs. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
As Northern Virginia moves towards Phase 1 of reopening its economy, local governments have decided to close certain streets on specific days and times. The move is aimed to allow restaurants and pedestrians more space to social distance. (WAMU)
With many across the region out of work and rent due on June 1, many are turning to a patchwork of federal, state, and local assistance measures. WAMU has compiled many resources on rent assistance for DC, Maryland, and Virginia. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
