By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 11, 2021
George Derek Musgrove, co-author of Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital, and a history professor at UMBC, argues that the Black Power movement wasn’t just a force in DC politics. It was the force for four decades. From the Civil Rights movement to DC’s first years of Home Rule to the resurgence of activism in the 1980s and 1990s, these activists were instrumental in shaping the District as we know it today.
Metro is looking to raise $360 million in bond sales to fund capital projects. The bond sales would be backed by annual dedicated funded approved by DC, Maryland, and Virginia in 2018 for capital projects. (Justin George / Post)
According to representatives of White’s Ferry and Rockland Farm, the historic ferry service will remain closed after failed negotiation attempts. Transportation planners are watching negotiations closely as they have implications for surrounding traffic. (Justin Wm. Moyer / Post, Megan Cloherty / WTOP)
DCist speaks with DC’s new gun violence prevention director, Linda Harllee Harper, about her plans to work across city government to mitigate gun violence. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
Alexandria’s bus service, DASH, plans to implement partitions between drivers and passengers and bring back fare collection “in the coming months.” (James Cullum / ALXNow)
The Biden administration has signaled an ambitious climate strategy including replacing the federal government’s fleet with electric vehicles. But electric vehicles are not enough to curb carbon emissions from transportation. (CityLab)
Billy Adams, also known as Garbage Guy, spends part of each day walking 12 miles around DC collecting trash. Adams started collecting trash not only to help keep the city clean, but also as part of his exercise routine. (Sydney Page / Post)
