By David Alpert (Executive Director) • July 24, 2020
People riding bicycles have to contend with a wide range of obstacles, from moving trucks to construction sites. On Florida Avenue Thursday, people ran across this sight — two giant buzzsaws literally embedded in the roadway.
By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • July 24, 2020
Union Station, the nexus of travel for more than 37 million people each year, is set for a multi-billion dollar upgrade to bring this transportation hub and its surrounding facilities up to date. There is only one problem — parking.
Have you ever wondered where the District’s drinking water comes from or puzzled over why the McMillan reservoir is located in the center of the city, far from the water sources that supply it? GGWash contributor Elliot Carter’s DC Underground Atlas showcases the history and engineering of this hidden underground world. Here’s a taste of what he found.
A new report from the Capital Area Foodbank shows that food insecurity will increase by as much as 60% in the region. The report attributes this increase to the pandemic, noting that it has made inequality worse. (Jacob Fenston / WAMU)
Maryland will need thousands more workers to adequately staff polls this November. The Maryland Association of Election Officials shared that they estimate Maryland needs 13,970 more election judges and 39,000 poll workers. (Mike Murillo / WTOP)
As we get closer to the end of the month, and with plans for federal assistance not yet solidified, many renters in DC are concerned with how they will pay the rent or if they will be evicted. How much would it cost to assist those most at risk during the pandemic? (Brookings)
A developer has proposed a 49-unit building on M Street NW in Mount Vernon Square. The proposal would include one and two bedroom units. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
After discussion over confederate mounuments and names in the region, Fairfax Public Schools will rename Robert E. Lee High School to John Lewis High School. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
The Arlington County Board held a hearing on how residents feel about banning guns on public property. The county board is considering a law that would make it a misdemeanor to bring a firearm onto public property, similar to a law recently enacted in Alexandria. (Nick Iannelli / WTOP)
Mount Vernon recently was forced to remove an oak tree that was likely planted by George Washington. The organization paid it a special tribute when removing it. (Michael Ruane / Post)
