The neighborhoods of River Terrace, Parkside, Mayfair, Eastland Gardens, and Kenilworth in Northeast DC are isolated from the rest of the District by the Anacostia River to the northwest and DC Route 295 to the southeast. While these neighborhoods are very isolated and contain some of the lowest-income Census block groups in the District today, they were sited to take advantage of direct transportation routes to downtown and built for higher-income professionals.
Last month, Disability advocates filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Baltimore. The complaint asserts that just 1.3% of the city’s 37,806 curb ramps that were surveyed in 2019 met ADA accessibility requirements.
Buses have been free during the pandemic in Montgomery County, and officials announced that even if fares resume, the county’s “Ride Free Program” will stay in effect for seniors and persons with disabilities on county bus routes and some Metrobus routes. (Sarah Dilworth / Montgomery Community Media. Tip: Chester B.)
The mask mandate in DC Public Schools will continue to be in effect when campuses reopen for in-person learning in August. Other details on safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year will be shared early next month. (Debbie Truong / DCist)
The Arlington County Board unanimously voted to create a police community oversight board. The group will be able to subpoena police to investigate police actions but will not be able to initiate investigations. (Catherine Whelan / DCist)
A new entertainment district is coming to South Baltimore between M&T Bank Stadium and Horseshoe Casino. Developers say the stretch could attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. (Hallie Miller / Post)
Tensions are rising between sports enthusiasts and open space advocates about the future use of a softball field in Virginia’s Aurora Highlands neighborhood. Both sides have reported problems with shared use and are calling for change. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Montgomery County Council committees voted in favor of dedicating $5.1 million to provide a range of services for migrant families seeking asylum in the county. The final vote on the funding for the program will be held on Tuesday. (Kate Ryan / WTOP)
An analysis of bullet casings collected by crime scene technicians shows where gun violence is concentrated in DC. Officials say more than 40% of gunfire is concentrated on just 2% of blocks. (Post)
About 65,000 new “entry-level” homes were completed in 2020 (Freddie Mac defines entry-level housing as any home up to 1,400 square feet). That’s significantly down from the average of 418,000 annual units in the 1970s. (Julia Carpenter / Wall Street Journal)
