After a competitive primary and special election in June, the November general election will be the third competitive race in the past six months for Ward 2’s representative on the DC Council. The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee endorses independent candidate Randy Downs for the seat.
Safety was the top concern we heard from Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidates in DC’s wards 7 and 8, which cover the neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River, plus some in the vicinity of RFK stadium. Whether it’s safety on the roads from speeding cut-through drivers or gun violence, or the consequences of inadequate mental health or substance abuse support, candidates are working hard to help their neighborhoods be safe and prosperous, while shaping new development and government programs to contribute to this goal.
The bill would give housing developers a 15-year break on property taxes for high rise apartment buildings on Metro station properties. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Ten centers will open east of the Anacostia River, offering walk-in services to address trauma, housing, unemployment, literacy, and other challenges. (Aja Beckham / DCist)
The Urban Institute tool analyzes transportation equity in four metropolitan regions: Baltimore, Maryland; Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington. (Urban Institute. Tip: Caitlin Rogger)
The Trump administration declined a request made by a transit workers’ union to require riders to wear masks on public transportation nationwide. (Kea Wilson / Streetsblog)
The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking community input on whether to rename six schools named after slavers or people who supported slavery. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
