By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • June 8, 2021
Out of all the transit systems in the United States, regardless of mode, the vast majority are operated by regional transit authorities (RTAs). These are supervising bodies organized at the local level among neighboring cities, towns, and counties, instead of the state. For almost 50 years, however, Baltimore has been one of the largest cities in the country not to use an RTA for its transit, but is instead controlled by the state of Maryland.
The Anacostia got a barely passing grade on an annual water health report card this year, as bacterial pollution and stormwater runoff remained problems. But there are promising signs in plans to remove toxic sediment from the riverbed and the return of otters to the river. (Jacob Fenston / DCist)
Alexandria mayor Justin Wilson defeated former mayor Allison Silberberg in the city’s primary, and all three City Council incumbents running secured nominations. The Democratic slate will also include three new names replacing retiring councilmembers. (James Cullum / ALX Now, ALX now)
The Maryland Transit Authority Board unanimously approved plans to add toll lanes around the American Legion Bridge and up I-270 to Gaithersburg. County officials and environmental groups still oppose the expansion. (Dominique Maria Bonessi / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Prince George’s County Schools CEO Monica Goldson announced that public schools will fully reopen for in-person learning in the fall. Younger students who cannot get vaccinated yet and those with medical needs can continue to use virtual learning, but all other students will return to the classroom full time. (Colleen Kelleher / WTOP)
Developer RPAI is looking to rezone its One Loudoun project to add 1,954 residential units. The project had been more office and retail focused, but high housing demand and the changing need for offices post-pandemic changed their plans. (Alex Koma / Business Journal)
A woman walking along Route 50 in Prince George’s County was hit and killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer early on Tuesday morning. The woman’s information has not yet been released and the collision is under investigation. (Colleen Kelleher / WTOP)
A new Montgomery County law requires multifamily apartment landlords to install window guards to prevent children from falling from windows in any unit with a child in residence or if the tenant requests one. (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe won Virginia’s Democratic primary for governor by a significant margin and will face Republican Glenn Youngkin in the fall. (Post)
