Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts.

There's a lot going on in the world this week, so you'd be forgiven if you forgot to change out your old SmarTrip card — but PSA, if you got it before 2012, Metro won't accept it anymore.

In rail news further north, construction on Baltimore's long-awaited Penn Station revamp has kicked off. Read about what to expect from the newly renovated station.

There are a lot of barriers to homeownership for people of color. But the barriers don't stop there. Dan Reed explores bias in home appraisals, its effects, and possible solutions.

Farewell to the old SmarTrip cards

Libby Solomon (Managing Editor) • March 1, 2022

As of Tuesday, March 1, pre-2012 SmarTrip cards will no longer be accepted at WMATA faregates and fareboxes.

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Work to revamp Baltimore’s Penn Station begins

George Kevin Jordan (Editor-in-Chief) • March 4, 2022

Renovation work on Baltimore’s existing Penn Station building has officially started. 

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Why homes owned by people of color are appraised for less

Dan Reed (Shelterforce) • March 3, 2022

Homes owned by people of color are appraised for less than identical homes owned by white families. Nationwide, that’s led to more than $150 billion in lost equity. How can we stop appraisal bias?

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