By David Alpert (Executive Director) • October 1, 2020
The DC Council’s newest member, Brooke Pinto, won her seat to replace disgraced member Jack Evans in a primary and special election this spring. Now, three other people are trying to contest the seat in the November general election. We asked all of them to answer questions similar to those we asked in the primary (but with a few modifications), including Pinto, who had entered the race very late, after we had done our original primary questionnaire.
Amid the discussion about reopening schools, the DC Schools Chancellor and the union continue to fail to reach a consensus. The teachers’ union recently asked members to ignore a questionnaire on reopening. (Perry Stein / Post)
A new report from the Sierra Club charges that DC’s Metro system is behind other large transit agencies in terms of electric buses. Currently, Metro only has one electric bus, per the report, while cities such as New York, Chicago, and Seattle have plans to electrify their fleets by 2040 or sooner. (Justin George / Post)
Places like House of Ruth prepared for the surge and found new ways to operate including opening a new $7 million space for kids. (Petula Dvorak / Post)
The National Capital Planning Commissioners are asking for more details on Governor Larry Hogan’s plans to widen I-270 and I-495. The group hopes to study the plan further, after receiving no response to concerns communicated in July. (Megan Cloherty / WTOP)
Though there were less cars on the road and speeding tickets given out, data shows that drivers in Maryland were speeding above normal levels since the pandemic started. (John Aaron / WTOP)
By David Alpert (Executive Director) • October 1, 2020
Have you noticed that a lot of Greater Greater Washington articles are re-runs from past years? Are we doing okay? A few people have asked, and you deserve an answer to that!
By Mike English (Guest Contributor) • October 1, 2020
On November 3, four county-level ballot questions will determine the future of Montgomery County’s funding and representation. Whether enacted — or prohibited — the measures will shape the county for years to come.
