Prince George’s redistricting proposal could harm some communities. So what’s the alternative?

By DW Rowlands (Contributor), Bradley Heard (Contributor) • September 1, 2021

This article is the third 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: DC’s Park View could become a historic district

By Latisha Johnson (Contributor) • September 2, 2021

Proposed Park View Historic District is up for review

The Historic Preservation Review Board is reviewing an application submitted by ANC 1A to create a Park View Historic District. Three properties within the site are already on the District’s Inventory Of Historic Sites.  (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)

As eviction moratorium winds down, MoCo prepares to help renters

Montgomery County officials say that in light of the Supreme Court ruling deeming the federal eviction moratorium as unconstitutional, they are prepared to continue helping renters with financial aid and other assistance.  (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat)

NoVa safe streets advocates map close calls on roads

This summer, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets began mapping “near miss” incidents in which people report almost experiencing crashes. The goal is to call attention to hotspots on which officials can focus safety efforts.  (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)

Montgomery County Executive Mark Elrich makes case for vaccine passport

County Executive Marc Elrich wants to implement a vaccine passport program in the wake of news that the county has entered into the COVID-19 “high transmission” category, saying it would help vaccinated people do more things safely.  (Rick Massimo / WTOP)

MTA pilots limited-stop MARC Penn Line service

Starting this week the Maryland Transit Administration began piloting a limited-stop afternoon peak service train on the MARC Penn Line from Union Station to Perryville, with only one stop beween Union Station and Penn Station.  (MTA Maryland / Twitter. Tip: Alex H.)

Montgomery County could ban gas-powered leaf blowers

Montgomery County is proposing a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers as part of its Climate Work Plan. While the proposed ban is meant to help the county meet its climate action goals, some feel that it could harm small lawn-care businesses.  (Steve Bohnel / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)

Commercial real estate developers of color face barriers

Only two percent of the commercial real estate development industry consists of Black-led firms. One program by Capital Impact Partners targets developers of color in Detroit and DC to provide training and access to lending.  (Oscar Perry Abello / Next City)

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