Some residents of a rich MoCo neighborhood suggest other places where cheaper homes can go

By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • August 31, 2021

As Montgomery County combats a housing crisis, some residents continue to try and keep affluent neighborhoods from opening up to new homes and new people.

Prince George’s redistricting proposal threatens low-income and urban communities

By DW Rowlands (Contributor), Bradley Heard (Contributor) • August 31, 2021

This article is the second in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. 

Breakfast links: Metro safety commission raises concerns about operator health and fatigue

By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 1, 2021

Metro needs to better manage operator fatigue, safety commission says

A safety audit found Metro isn’t enforcing minimum rest requirements for operators between shifts or keeping track of their physical health. Officials found lack of sleep has possibly contributed to accidents and other incidents.  (Jordan Pascale / DCist)

Judge denies maglev eminent domain attempt

A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge dismissed an attempt by the developer of a proposed maglev train line from Washington, DC to Baltimore to condemn property in Baltimore’s waterfront neighborhood of Westport. The land is currently owned by a developer with plans to build 1,500 residential units and commercial and retail space. The maglev builder, Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, plans to appeal the decison.  (Holden Wilen / Business Journal. Tip: Alex H.)

Rents are back on the upswing

Rents across the Washington region plummeted during the pandemic. But as economic conditions improve, vacancies are becoming scarce and rents have been rapidly climbing — costs are up 11% since January.  (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)

You can soon transfer from Metro to Fairfax Connector for free

Starting Labor Day weekend, it will be free to transfer between Metro and Fairfax Connector buses. The move lines up with Metro’s policy of eliminating transfer fees to buses across the system.  (Matt Blitz / RestonNow)

Bill would give DC more control over its own development decisions

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton re-introduced a bill that would revoke the National Capital Planning Commission’s oversight over sale and development decisions on DC-owned land.  (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

Towson Loop bus service starts October 12

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that the Towson Loop bus service will begin operating on October 12. The free circulator will link major business, education, and healthcare corridors across Towson.  (Cameron Goodnight / Baltimore Sun. Tip: Alex H.)

Hurricane Ida remnants sweep through region

Hurricane Ida’s remnants have already brought flooding and left thousands without power Wednesday morning, with more stormy weather on the way. Flooding trapped some basement apartment residents in Rockville and many roads were closed.  (Dana Hedgpeth / Post)

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