By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • October 29, 2020
The District will add five more miles of Slow Streets, making a total of over 26 miles of much-needed road for people to walk, bike, and exercise while practicing social distancing during the pandemic
By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • October 29, 2020
In April of 2019, the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) released a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a partner to redevelop the 15-acre Greenleaf Gardens public housing community in Southwest DC. Now, the agency has a co-developer in mind — although it will have to wait before beginning negotiations.
Many owners of restaurants and bars in DC say they plan to go into “hibernation” for the winter given uncertainties about the pandemic and the high cost of heating outdoor dining space. (Anna Spiegel / Washingtonian)
Police released body camera footage from the incident that killed Karon Hylton while he was riding a moped last week. The footage shows police following him down an alley with flashing lights before he crashed into another vehicle, possibly violating police rules against chasing for traffic violations. (DCist)
Grants from the Federal Railroad Administration will support MARC train storage in Maryland and a rail bridge in Newington, Virginia. (Trains Magazine)
The bicyclist who was killed by the driver of an unmarked police vehicle in Prince George’s County was District resident Candido Lopez-Sales, 56. The on-duty DC police officer was pursuing a homicide suspect. (Matt Small / WTOP)
The Patricia Handy Place for Women will close in November or December for year-long renovations to address concerns like plumbing, electrical, and air quality. Residents and support programs will be relocated to a nearby former youth hostel. (George Guruli / Street Sense Media)
Developer Robert O. Eisinger wants to convince Maryland to build a monorail between Frederick and Shady Grove. A study funded by his foundation found the proposed project would net billions in economic benefits. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
