Last week (July 15), the crew of the International Space Station posted a nightime photo of our region from space on Twitter, likening Washington and Baltimore to “two galaxies swirling near each other.” This photo gives us the opportunity to make a number of observations about the region.
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • September 21, 2020
We want to hear your ideas about how to make Montgomery County streets more people-friendly. How behavioral science can shed light on ways to improve telework. How federal control has impacted urban renewal in the District, and more in this week’s (virtual) urbanist events.
The DC Council is expected to vote on a Vision Zero Omnibus bill today (Tuesday) which would set in place legislation to help curb the number of traffic deaths in the District, and increase safety measures and infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. (Luz Lazo / Post)
On Wednesday and Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court. Open viewing will be available to the public on those days. Ginsburg will lie in state at the US Capitol on Friday. (DCist)
Last week in Montgomery County authorities handed out over two dozen tickets in an attempt to curb illegal street racing near Interstate 270 and Route 124 in the Gaithersburg area, according to state police. (Martin Weil / Post. Tip: Chester B.)
With elections just weeks away, six candidates for the Montgomery County Board of Education offered their opinion about how MCPS handled online learning during the pandemic. The forum, held Monday, was the first since June’s primary elections. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Vintage ariplanes will fly over the Potomac River and the National Mall in order to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event was scheduled for May, but was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Mikaela Lefrak / DCist)
Gary Hodge does a deep dive into Gov. Larry Hogan’s highway widening plans for the Beltway and I-270, the DEIS process, the public commentary period, and ultimately who the project will benefit. (Gary Hodge / Maryland Matters)
