By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • December 31, 2020
It would only take 10 more miles to turn Baltimore’s trails into the 35-mile Baltimore Greenways Trail Network which would link up to 75 neighborhoods and could come with millions of dollars in economic and social benefits.
By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • December 31, 2020
Public calls for Confederate statues to be removed from Richmond’s streetscape are not a new occurrence in Virginia’s capital; however, the focus of Northside residents’ most recent campaign to move one monument is not racism—but safety.
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • December 31, 2020
Our founder David Alpert’s writing has been a consistent part of Greater Greater Washington for more than 12 years. As we look to a new year with new leadership, our contributors, volunteers, and staff shared their favorite Alpert articles from years past.
The arrival of Amazon’s second headquarters to the National Landing area of Arlington and Alexandria will bring about a number of changes to the neighborhood over the next 10 years, including a pedestrian bridge between Crystal City and Reagan National Airport, new Metro entrances, and more dedicated bike and bus lanes. (Patricia Sullivan / Post)
Starting January 1, drivers in Virginia are prohibiting from using mobile phone while behind the wheel of a moving car. According to data from 2018, 15% of all fatal collisions involving cars in Virginia were due to distracted driving. (Angela Woolsey / Tysons Reporter)
Metro partially suspended Red Line service for several hours on December 31 after a motorist crashed through a fence and got stuck next to tracks near the Rockville station. No trains came in contact with the vehicle and the driver was unharmed. (Justin George / Post)
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a statement urging people to avoid downtown on January 6, when supporters of President Donald Trump are expected to protest the certification of the Electoral College. Previous pro-Trump demonstrations in the city have resulted in violence. (Darcy Spencer / NBC Washington)
In previous years Metro stayed open until 2 am on New Year’s Eve, but this year it closed at 11 pm to discourage passengers from gathering. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft declined to offer New Year’s promotions for the same reason. (Julie Strupp / DCist)
DC area residents who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are speaking out against Metro’s decision to restore fares for bus service on January 1, saying rides should be free until the jobless are once again employed. (Adam Tuss / NBC Washington)
